The Hawaiian Nose Flute Origins Explained
Sheila Beal The Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu really does a great job introducing you to the Polynesian music. The center has created a village representing each major grouping of islands. The…
Advice for Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing Tours – An Excellent Big Island Activity
Stargazing on Mauna Kea was very high on my list of things I wanted to do on my recent Big Island vacation. The experience is unique. Where else in the…
Ben & Jerry’s to Test New Hawaii Inspired Flavor – Pineapple and Poi
Starting today, a few test markets will be able to have a taste of Hawaii in a new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. After holding a company strategy meeting…
Go Visit Hawaii is One Year Old
Wow! What a great year it’s been here at Go Visit Hawaii! I’ve gotten to go to Hawaii every day, even if it’s only been via this blog. A year…
Aloha Airlines Alert – Airline Closing Operations This Week!
Aloha Airlines is ceasing operations beginning March 31st. for more information about the closure and timeline, see these articles: First News on Aloha’s Closure Frequently asked questions about Aloha Airline’s…
Dear Dollar Rent A Car – Please Clean and Fumigate Your Cars
Dear Dollar Rent A Car, The Dodge Caliber you rented to us from KOA (Kona Airport) was dirty and roach infested. The car hadn’t been cleaned in who knows how…
Halemaumau Crater Web Cam
As mentioned in an earlier news roundup, the Halema’uma’u Crater recently exploded again for the first time since 1924. It is now spewing out a plume of ash. (This crater…
Get a Loco Moco at Hilo’s Cafe 100
Cafe 100 in Hilo is a great place to get good cheap eats. They have many, many menu choices, but we had to have one of their Loco Mocos. What’s…
How to Repel Mosquitoes With New DEET Alternatives
On Kauai, I was once attacked by a swarm of mosquitoes in a small forested area. I was only trying to take a ten minute walk through a wooded path…
Review of Big Island Ocean Sports Sunset Sail
During our trip to the Big Island we wanted to take a sailing tour. At first we were torn between taking a whale watching tour and taking a sunset sail. …
Restaurant on Lanai with a View
I think the best restaurant on Lanai for an amazing view is the Challenge at Manele Clubhouse restaurant on the Four Seasons Manele Bay Resort grounds. The restaurant is perched…
Molokai Ranch Closing at the End of March
I’m shocked to see the bad news that the Molokai Ranch is closing down at the end of the month. In addition to the ranching operation, the company also had…
