Happy Aloha Friday
Sheila Beal What is “Aloha Friday”? My blog friend, Kailani, over at An Island Life describes Aloha Friday this way, a “very popular term used in Hawaii. It’s basically a day where we take it…
Waikiki and Hana Hotel Deals
From lively area to quiet seclusion and from good value to five-star, there’s a couple of good hotel deals to share with you. Ohana Waikiki Islander (Oahu) It’s not often…
Book’em Dan-O
Last night, I happened to catch an episode of Hawaii Five-O. So, I’ve had that intro music playing in my head. That really was a cool intro song, possibly the…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for October 4th
It’s official, Mickey Mouse is building a resort on Oahu. The 800-room resort is planned to open in 2011. I’m not sure what to think about Disney’s presence in Hawaii. …
Haleakala Downhill Bike Tours Suspended
Per the Honolulu Advertiser, the National Park Service has halted the guided downhill bicycle tours. Effective October 10th, the downhill bike tours will be suspended. “With three fatalities and several…
Hello, Mr. Shark!
I took this photo at the Mauna Lani Resort on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. While staying here, I stopped by the shark pool at least once a day. It was…
The Truth About Travel Guidebooks
In follow up to the tips for planning your trip to Hawaii article, I want to expand a bit about guidebooks. I recommended the “revealed” guidebooks. These are the guidebooks…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for October 2nd
Mickey Mouse could be headed to to Hawaii and building a new resort for Minnie and his friends. There are rumors that a Disney hotel could be located next to the…
Waikiki Room and Spa Deal
The new Wyland Waikiki Hotel is preparing for the official opening of their full-service day spa, Spa Pure. Though the opening is not slated until November, you can get a preview of…
Kilauea Iki Hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Where else but in Hawaii can you hike through a lush rain forest and then across a barren volcanic crater floor all in the same hike? This unique hike is…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for October 1st
Homespun Honolulu issued the second edition of the Carnival of Aloha. There are 18 articles included this time. Well done, Evelyn! After renovations, Hotel Lanai is set to reopen October 12th with a…
Tips for Planning Your Trip to Hawaii
As a former industrial engineer, I can be a bit of a planning nerd. 🙂 I’ve found that by investing a couple of hours into research and planning, the effort…
