Natural Bridge off Lanai Coast
Sheila Beal This beautiful scene can be found near Manele Bay off the coast of Lanai. Notice the natural bridge. This is an interesting spot to watch the waves crash and look…
Lanai’s Puupehe (Sweetheart Rock)
Between Hulopoe Bay and Manele Bay on Lanai, you can take an easy hike to see this vantage point of Sweetheart Rock. The lone rock is impressive standing at 80…
Somewhere over the Rainbow
If you’ve never heard Iz (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole) sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, then you’re in for a treat. If you have heard Iz sing, then you know exactly what I mean. …
Maui’s Molokini Island – A Top Snorkel and Scuba Diving Spot
Molokini is Hawaii’s crescent shaped island that is located about three miles off the coast of South Maui. This islet is actually the top of an extinct volcanic cone. Scientist…
Review of “Horizons” Evening Show at Polynesian Cultural Center
August 2009 Update: “Horizons” has been replaced by “Ha: Breath of Life” ——– The Horizons Show at the Polynesian Cultural Center is phenomenal. I have seen other Polynesian shows in…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for September 3rd
Homespun Honolulu has a blog Carnival of Aloha that virtually whisks you to interesting spots and ideas across the islands. George Brennan at the Cape Code Times has an interesting…
And the winner is….
We randomly selected the winner of the Hawaii themed giveaway today. Congratulations to Paul Indelicato! When I informed Paul that he had won, he had this to say, “The difference in life…
Air Tours of Recent Lava Flow Wows Tourists and Pilots
According to the Honolulu Advertiser, the most recent lava eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii is “offering the best daytime lava viewing opportunities for airborne tourists in years.” A…
Hawaiian Fishponds
Ancient Hawaiians were geniuses at making it easy to catch a fresh seafood dinner. They built fishponds along the shores and water inlets. The Hawaiians created rock walls that allowed…
Maui’s Kapalua Resort Opens New Hiking Trails
A new 3.5-mile scenic coastal trail that goes form Kapalua Bay to Honolua Bay opens this week. The trail includes rest stops and information about the plants and resort history. I…
Hawaii Superferry – Dead in the Water
Note: Hawaii’s Superferry system was eventually closed down. See our guide to Hawaii’s inter-island travel for alternatives for getting from island to island. The much anticipated launch of the Hawaii Superferry…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for August 29th
Carlson Wagonlit Travel named the top 10 US domestic destinations for this fall. Oahu, Maui, and Kauai all made the list. Viator.com came out with their top 10 beach and island…
