Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park Loses 16 Acres into the Sea
Sheila Beal As you may already know, the Big Island just keeps getting bigger because of the lava flowing from Kilauea volcano. Well, on Thursday, the island actually got 16 acres smaller as…
Kauai’s Coco Palms Resort – A once proud resort to be revived?
As I have driven past the Coco Palms and admired its Polynesian architecture and grounds, I wish I could take a peek back in history and have seen it in…
Hawaii Superferry Files Documents for Schedules and Fares
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. According to the Maui News, the Hawaii Superferry…
Warning! Thousands of Jellyfish Invading Hawaii
Vacationers to the Hawaiian island of Oahu are being warned to avoid going into the ocean today, as hundreds, if not thousands, of lethal jellyfish swarm the coast. They’re hitting…
Hawaii’s New Pacific Aviation Museum
AmericanHeritage.com has an excellent review of the Pacific Aviation Museum. The first phase of the new museum is in Hanger 37 which is a former seaplane hanger that survived the…
Man gets attacked by land-shark, nearly loses wallet
If you are planning to go to Hawaii for the first time, you should probably be warned that you may likely meet a nice person offering you free stuff and…
Top 5 Reasons Hawaii is the Best Vacation Spot in the World
1. Beautiful Beaches Hawaii has white, black, and green sand beaches that contrast so beautifully against the intensely blue ocean water. 2. Wonderful Water Sports Snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, swimming,…
Planning on Hiking in Kauai? Meet your new best friends….
I do love Kauai and the many miles of hiking trails. To really enjoy the trails, you must become familiar with your “best friends”. Your first “best friend” should be one…
Is this proof that you get what you pay for?
I’ve been reading this interesting Chicago Tribune article about budget accomodations on the Big Island. The brave journalist, Toni Salama, seems to have encountered more misses than hits. Here are some noteworthy excerpts…
Hotel Hana – Maui Announces Summer Specials
The relaxing and luxurious Hotel Hana has just announced their summer escape specials for their two most popular room categories: Bay Cottage Junior Suite for $395 per night Ocean View…
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Deal
From the LA Times Daily Deal Blog, I found this deal for the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. The hotel is located on the sunny Kohala Coast of the Big Island. The package for two cost $1,925…
Kauai Tubing and Zip Line Adventures
Kauai Backcountry Adventures offers a tubing adventure through the irrigation system of a former sugar cane plantation. Tubers will float down gentle waters for about 1.5 miles through private land. …
