Get a Loco Moco at Hilo’s Cafe 100
Sheila Beal 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…
Review of Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe at the Mauna Lani Shops
After a stroll around the shops at Mauna Lani, we decided to pop into the Tommy Bahama’s Cafe for some drinks and appetizers. Though we were familiar with the Tommy…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for March 24th
The National Geographic has a very good article on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. Their beautiful photo gallery includes a photo of a double rainbow at the Kalalau Valley. I really…
Beware of Invisible Cows Roaming Around Hawaii
I just had to take a photo of this sign at the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center. Though it’s kind of a quirky photo, I can see how the advisory is…
Big Island Sunset at Mauna Kea
We captured the photo just at sunset last night. We were standing close to the very top of Mauna Kea at nearly 14,000 feet above sea level. That’s snow on…
Free Entertainment on the Big Island
If a Big Island luau doesn’t fit in your vacation budget, but you’d still like to hear live Hawaiian music or see a hula dance, then you’re in luck. You…
Haleakala Downhill Bike Tours Still Banned Inside Park
In January, the National Parks Service promised to released another statement on downhill bike tours in March. This week, that decision was released. The park will continue their safety stand-down…
