I thought this vintage video was really neat. The surfing stunts are impressive and it was interesting to see Waikiki Beach back when it wasn’t saturated with hotels. (FYI, the…
We had so much fun with Go Visit Hawaii’s first reader reward contest, that we had to offer another one. I had asked for input on what you’d like and have…
The Star Bulletin reports that Kilauea lava flows continue to advance into the forest and towards the Puna district. The volcano observatory says that they don’t anticipate any immediate threats, but…
Using public transportation can be an environmentally friendly and economical choice for getting around on vacation. Most people know about Oahu’s TheBus, but many don’t know much about Maui’s bus…
This Monday must be ‘freebie day”. Almost as soon as I published my list of top 10 free Oahu activities, I received notification of free island entertainment offered at the Waikiki…
Visiting Oahu and having a great time does not have to cost a bundle. You’ll find plenty of free or very inexpensive activities and sights on Oahu. When we originally published…
I recently participated in two writing projects, one at Daily Blog Tips and the other at Blue Jar. The themes of the writing projects were to provide tips and how to’s. (In case…
Happy Aloha Friday! Here are today’s news tidbits. Per the Star Bulletin, Aloha Airlines will be adding a second flight between Honolulu and Orange County for the holiday season only. …
Hawaii’s newest low cost airlines, go!, has announced a new partnership with rental car companies to offer special flight and car packages. It’s called “go! Drive” and introductory rates start…
Note that since this article was originally published in 2007, some parks and sites began changing entrance fees. So, some of these sites aren’t as inexpensive as they used to…
Keahiakawelo, the garden of the gods, is an area in central Lanai that has amazing rock formations. The area is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicle only. The approach to the garden of…