Thousands of visitors flock to Waikiki Beach every day. Hawaii’s most iconic beach has been dubbed a tourist’s mecca. I know we have lots of seasoned Hawaii travelers who read…
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In Search of Mammals Near Lanai
Sheila Beal When we stopped by the concierge desk at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay to learn what ocean adventures were available, we immediately asked to book the Lana’I Mammal…
Ukulele Buying Guide: Where to Buy a Ukulele on Oahu
Andy Beal When you travel to Hawaii–Oahu in particular–you run the risk of being bitten by a rather contagious bug. No, not a bed bug. The bug I refer to is more…
Aloha Friday Photo: Luxury in Paradise
This photo makes me want to crawl right into this scene! Are you with me? I spy two empty chairs. Let’s snag’em! Mahalo to Janet from New Mexico for sharing…
Tips for First Time Hawaii Snorkelers
I’ve recently been asked for snorkeling advice for first Hawaii visitors. So, I thought we’d take another look back at this blast from the past post that I originally published in…
Maui’s Surfing Goat Dairy: Fun for Kids of All Ages
On the leeward slope of Haleakala, kids play and goats surf at the Surfing Goat Dairy. Well, to be honest, I think the owners are kidding that the goats surf,…
Aloha Friday Photo: A View Fit for a Prince
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was taken by Bruce Allie from the Waikiki Prince Hotel. Bruce tells me that he took this photo while staying there in 2008. Then a few…
Review: Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island
Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island is a massive resort. How big is it? It spans across 62 acres. That’s big! Some folks describe the…
Off the Road to Hana at Keanae Peninsula
A short drive to Keanae Peninsula is definitely worth the diversion off the Road to Hana. The paved drive down to this peninsula leads you to the ocean’s edge for…
Hawaiian Vanilla Farm Tour Lunch
Vanilla has the reputation for being, well, somewhat bland, but did you know that vanilla is quite a fascinating plant? Vanilla is actually an orchid that only blooms for one…
Aloha Friday Photo: Banzai Pipeline
Mahalo to Lisa Eichinger for sharing her photo of Ehukai Beach Park. This North Shore Oahu spot is where the famous Banzai Pipeline surfing spot is. For such a popular…
