Hawaii Fights Australian Invasion
Sheila Beal It’s not what you think. Nope, Hawaii didn’t just get invaded by the Australian army, but it is having to face a rather fierce Australian invasion of another kind. Kauai…
Another Reason to Visit Hawaii – Fresh Pineapple
If you’re a fan of Hawaii’s pineapple, there’s sad news today. Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Inc., the state’s last producer of canned pineapple, said yesterday it will end its…
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
Did you know that today is the 80th annual Lei Day in Hawaii? Yep, since 1928 everyone on Oahu has been encouraged to wear their favorite leis and celebrate with…
Stunning Hawaii Sunset
If you can’t actually get to Hawaii, we recommend taking in this stunning photo of the Big Island’s Manini beach at sunset, courtesy of Pete Orelup. Do you have some…
Should Kauai be called the ‘Garden Isle’ and the ‘Golf Isle’?
That is what this excellent article cleverly suggests. The article provides an overview of the major golf courses of Kauai, what makes them special and how to match your skills…
Monday Morning Coffee Talk
I sure wish I could be sampling a nice Hawaiian coffee on Molokai right now, especially after reading this interesting article about a coffee plantation tour. The Coffees of Hawaii plantation…
More Good Advice on Using Frequent Flier Miles to Hawaii
You may recall my post about how it is becoming more difficult to use frequent flier miles for the lower mileage (restricted) awards to Hawaii. There are only a few lower…
Now, how do you say the name of “that” Hawaiian fish?
Have you ever wanted to know how to properly pronounce the well known Hawaiian fish, humuhumunukunukuapua’a? This cool Kona Hawaii Scuba Diver’s blog post breaks the pronunciation down into an easy to…
View our Hawaii Photo Collection
Don’t miss our collection of Hawaii photos. You’ll find great photos like this one:
Paddling and Surfing Events and Trends
Molokai World Championship The 31st Annual Molokai World Championship (May 20th) is a one-person canoe and surfskis race that starts on the west end of Molokai and ends on Queen’s…
A Great Read about Hilo
Lots of good information about Hilo and it’s history can be found in this article. Hilo really is a lovely town and in my opinion, it is not to be…
Kauai’s Fern Grotto is Making a Come Back
Kauai’s Fern Grotto, a popular scenic spot up the Wailua River, was shutdown in 2006 after flooding and the danger of rock falls. The area is partially open now, but…
