So, I’ve just read this press release from Wailea Beach Villas and they use this term “grand tripping”.  They define it as “a new term for traveling with grandparents or multi-generation travel”.  Sounds like in interesting concept with built in babysitters, e.g. the grandparents. I took a look through this “grand tripping” offer from Wailea Beach Villas and basically it includes ... Read More »

Mobile Travel Guide has released their 2007 list of top spas.  There were eight Hawaiian spas on the list.  Maui, Oahu, Lanai, and the Big Island have four and three-star spas.  Maui has the most spas on the list with four in total.  No spas on Kauai were listed. Moble Guide Four-Star Hawaiian Spas • Hualalai Sports Club and Spa, Four Seasons ... Read More »

Travel + Leisure has announced their 2007 list of the 500 best hotels in the world.  There were 16 hotels from Hawaii making the prestigious list.  Here they are: From the Big Island: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows From Kauai: Princeville Resort Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa From Lanai: Four Seasons ... Read More »

Oh my goodness!  If only I had a spare $5.25 million, I would buy this beautiful 5,000 square foot Hana house.  It is on 103 acres that even includes a waterfall. Here are just some of the features of this house that made me drool: “The octagonal house, built between 1994 and 1996, has a 30-foot-high cathedral ceiling in the ... Read More »

go!,one of Hawaii’s low fare airlines, has launched service to Kapalua, Maui.  They will fly to Kapalua from Kahului, which is the largest airport on Maui, and from Honolulu.  Additionally, go! offers flights from Kona to Kahului. The go! website says they have fares that make you say, “hula-la”.  🙂 They are advertising a a special offer of $29 for ... Read More »

This article is chocked full of good information about how to enjoy Maui’s beautiful waters and sea life.  Whether you want an adventerous kayaking tour or perfer to view Maui’s wonderful tropical fish from the land, this article covers all the bases.  If you are planning a trip to Maui, you should check it out! Read More »

Catching a Hawaii sunset is a must to do on your Hawaii vacation. As sunset normally falls around dinnertime, why not make plans to enjoy a great dinner while watching sunset? Today, we’re sharing our best secrets for a wonderful sunset dinner in Hawaii. 1.  Make a reservation and get to the restaurant early. Restaurants in Hawaii seat their customers ... Read More »

If you are considering a sight seeing tour by helicopter in Hawaii and are concerned about the safety of the tour, be sure to do your research before you hop onto one of the whirly birds. Here is some valuable advice I found in this article: The NTSB maintains an online database ( www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/query.asp) with accident information searchable by state ... Read More »

For those of you planning a vacation at Kaanapali Beach in Maui, you may want to consider the Royal Lahaina Resort.  According to a LA Times travel deals blog, the resort has completed a $30 million remodel and to show off their renovations, they are offering a free upgrade from a terrace view room to an ocean view room.  This upgrade is ... Read More »

Well, maybe not exactly a “system”. 🙂 Here is a very nice review of Maui’s Sugar Cane Train which is a train that uses the railway that was originally built for transporting sugar cane and mill workers back when the sugar cane industry was booming on Maui. Now, this steam engine train offers various excursions. Their website says, “although the ... Read More »