Lanai City: The Uncity
Sheila Beal The only city on the Hawaiian Island of Lanai wouldn’t meet most people’s definition of a city. For starters, it doesn’t even have a stoplight. The population of the entire island…
When Hawaii Says "No Parking", They Mean It!
This “No Parking” sign stands firm in hardened lava as a reminder of how powerful and unpredictable Kilauea volcano is. You can find this sign at the end of Chain…
Answering Your Hawaii Questions at BudgetTravel.com
I’m honored to have been asked by BudgetTravel.com to answer their readers’ questions about Hawaii. If you have a question about planning your Hawaii vacation, feel free to submit your…
Hey! Kauai’s Great, Too!
So, Maui got a lot of excellent and well deserved press for being selected by Conde Nast readers as the best island in the world. Well, there’s not been much…
Best Hawaii Vacation Budget Activities – What to see and do in Hawaii
As you have probably noticed in my recent series of posts on Hawaii’s best budget-friendly things to do, the Aloha State offers a playground of inexpensive, but memorable activities. In…
Check Out Kauai Menu Magazine
If you are planning a trip to Kauai, then you will find the Kauai Menu Magazine to be a great resource for finding restaurants and luaus. I really like their interactive Kauai map…
Best (Hawaii) Big Island Free and Budget Friendly Activities
Getting to Hawaii and staying there can be pricey, but once you are there, you can do so many free or low cost activities. Not only are will you find…
Need Some Stress Relief and a Quick Vacation to Hawaii?
This video will surely whisk you away to Hawaii at least for a few minutes. It’s filled with vintage postcard scenes and ads of Hawaii. The relaxing Hawaiian music with the steel…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for October 24th
When you reserve a vacation condo or home on Maui, Kauai or Oahu, you’ll need to verify that the rental is properly licensed as a vacation rental. This Conde Nast…
Conde Nast Travelers Say Hawaii Golf Resorts are the Best
Conde Nast Traveler magazine has just issued their 2007 complete list of the best golf resorts in the world. It’s no surprise that Hawaii courses are the best. In fact,…
Another Reminder to Respect the Ocean
A tourist visiting Maui spent 19 hours floating in choppy sea waters after her canoe overturned. Fortunately she survived. You can read more about her experience from KITV. Maui News has…
Look for These Warrior Signs in Hawaii
When you’re driving in Hawaii, keep your eyes peeled for these roadside signs. They point to some of the top scenic and historical spots. The sign depicts a Hawaiian warrior wearing…
