You may have seen the phrase Hawaii regional cuisine, but have wondered what is it? Award-winning chef Alan Wong is one of several Hawaii restauranteurs credited with creating the concept…
For 2019 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day Events & Activities 2019. — The following list is for 2009 for reference purposes only. For 2015 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial…
Congratulations to Go Visit Hawaii reader, Sherri from New Jersey, whose Keahou (Big Island) sunset photo (below) was featured on her local news station (NBC 10). * Aqua Contiental in…
From my experience, anytime I’ve mentioned the restaurant Zippy’s to any Hawaii resident, their eyes light up. At Zippy’s, you’ll find the authentic local fare as opposed to the normal…
I was just reading today’s Maui News article about a parcel of land on Maui that was donated to the Haleakala National Park. As I was reading it, this sentence…
It’s 2:45pm and time for Hawaii’s delightful shave ice! Well, anytime is a good time for shave ice, right? If you’ve never had a shave ice in Hawaii, you’re in…
The Aloha spirit is everywhere in Hawaii, even on the busy roads. When you drive your rental car on your Hawaii vacation, you should be prepared to drive with Aloha.…
You’ll find many gorgeous views on Oahu, but few can rival the mystery at the Nu’uanu Pali State Wayside Park. You’ll find this park off Highway, 61, also known as…
When you visit Waikiki Beach, make sure you take the time to find and admire the Duke Kahanamoku statue. You’ll find it just to the west of the Kuhio Beach…
In the middle of a sugar cane field in central Oahu, you’ll find a sacred site – the Kukaniloko birthing stones. The sign at this site says that as many…
In this excellent video provided by Outrigger.com, listen to the useful advice about how to enjoy everything about Hawaii — even getting lost. The narrator, Gary Smith from the Kilauea community…
When you visit Hawaii, watch for signs that look like these. They indicate sights of historical, cultural or scenic significance. For example, the one in the above photo notes the…
Listening to Hawaiian music is a great way to get in an “island frame of mind” before your Hawaii vacation. Then, when you return home, you can reconnect to your…
If you enjoy hiking to a rewarding view, then you’ll love hiking to the top of Diamond Head on Oahu. The photo above shows the view of Honolulu from the…