Do you know mauka from makai?
Sheila Beal I once made note of a quote from a Maui newspaper about a parcel of land on that was donated to the Haleakala National Park. Here’s what the quote said,…
Hawaii Vacation News and Deals Roundup March 5, 2009
Let’s take a peek into today’s vacation news from the Aloha State. * TravelZoo reports a deal on the Sheraton Kauai for $168 per night through April 9. I checked…
Signs of Hawaii: Time for Shave Ice
It’s 2:45pm and time for Hawaii’s delightful shave ice! Well, anytime is a good time for shave ice, right? If you’ve never had a shave ice in Hawaii, you’re in…
Smile and You Could Win a Vacation to Hawaii
Imagine digging your toes into the golden sand at a crescent shaped beach while gazing across the intense shades of the Pacific’s blues. Now hear the sound of the tradewinds…
Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early!
If you plan to rent a car on your Hawaii vacation, don’t wait until the last minute to book it. I’ve recently heard of rental car shortages on Kauai, Maui…
Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup 2/26/09
Here’s what’s cooking in the Hawaii vacation news kitchen today: * Since Mokulele Airlines began inter-island service a few months ago, fare wars surfaced. Just this week, a new twist…
Driving with Aloha in Hawaii
The Aloha spirit is everywhere in Hawaii, even on the busy roads. When you drive your rental car on your Hawaii vacation, you should be prepared to drive with Aloha.…
The “Restaurant” With the Best Sunset View in Hawaii
Pssst! Hey you! Shh! Here’s a secret for ya: Hawaii beaches are practically deserted near sunset. Can you believe it? We took this photo from Waikiki Beach near sunset. Notice…
These shoes were made for walking & a lot more (in Hawaii)
As you already know, I’m a big fan of packing light and always try to travel to Hawaii without checking luggage. You also probably already know that my top secret…
Get Lei’d Back at Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber
On my recent visit to Oahu, I had the opportunity to have dinner at the brand new Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber in Waikiki. This family-friendly restaurant and adjacent Honolulu…
Vintage Oahu North Shore Surfing Video
I love finding vintage Hawaii memorabilia, and so naturally, I was glad to come across this vintage Oahu North shore surfing video from 1965. Before you watch it, prepare for…
Easiest Way to Find the Beach Camp Where Lost is Filmed
UPDATE: We have received reports that there are no longer any markings to indicate the exact location of the beach camp. You can still walk to the general area and…
