Culture & History

  • Culture & History

A Hawaiian lei represents more than meets the eye

May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii. It's a day to celebrate Hawaiian culture through the lei. A few years…

January 3, 2024
  • Culture & History
  • Tips & Tricks

Hawaiian words to know for your Hawaii vacation

Though English is the primary language of Hawaii, the centuries-old Hawaiian language is still actively used. While you won't need…

March 5, 2020
  • Honeymoons, Weddings, Romance

How to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” in Hawaiian

Do you want to impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? How about wishing them  ‘happy Valentine’s Day’ in the Hawaiian…

February 14, 2023
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • Culture & History

Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Mana

Mahalo nui loa to Mike Nuebauer of Mike Neubauer Fine Art Photography for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo with us.…

January 25, 2013
  • Culture & History

Ukulele beginners’ guide for new ukulele owners

If you're a fan of Hawaiian music, there's a good chance that Santa delivered a brand new ukulele this past…

January 13, 2013
  • Culture & History

Infographic: Hawaii Fashion

Via Infographic Journal, we came across this interesting infographic describing the evolution of Hawaii clothing and fashion. View full image…

December 26, 2012
  • Culture & History

Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way to say Merry Christmas

Christmastime gives us a great opportunity to practice a little Hawaiian pronunciation. Though Hawaii’s way of saying Merry Christmas does…

December 3, 2012
  • Culture & History

Beautiful Leis from Kona Coffee Festival

With today being Lei Day in Hawaii, I thought it would be a great excuse to write about some outstanding…

May 1, 2014
  • Culture & History

Do you recommend going to a luau on your Hawaii vacation?

Readers often ask for my thoughts about luaus. Are they worth the time, money and effort? Are they touristy? Are…

April 24, 2012
  • Culture & History
  • Oahu Events

Top Oahu Festivals to Plan into Your Hawaii Vacation

If you’re hankering to go to Oahu, but not sure when to go, perhaps you’d like to go during one…

June 30, 2014