Last week, I published an interview with my parents about their impressions of their first visit to Hawaii. When asked about highlights from the trip, my dad mentioned that he…
A Cloudy Blanket at a Haleakala Sunrise
How to find out lava activity on Hawaii’s Big Island
Sheila Beal There are few sights more impressive and exciting than observing red-hot lava on Hawaii’s Big Island. The words amazing and incredible are overused these days, but honestly, they both apply…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: October 7, 2009
Today’s news focuses on some great Hawaii hotel offers that will make you want to say Aloha to Hawaii. * The Makena Beach & Golf Resort (formerly the Maui Prince)…
Top 3 Classic TV Shows With Hawaii Connections
Hawaii’s scenery has certainly captured the interests of television producers and viewers alike. I think a case in point is the popularity of the hit ABC show, LOST, which is…
Hawaii Vacation Misadventures of Andy & Sheila: One Sharp Eye Edition
On the last morning of our first trip to Maui, I was still so hyped up from the vacation that I hadn’t fully recovered from jet lag. I was up…
20% Off Hawaiian Airlines Inter-Island Fares
Since I follow Hawaiian Airlines on twitter, I was alerted to a special e-certificate for their twitter followers and Facebook fans. The e-certificate provides 20% off on round-trip inter-island coach…
An Interview at Hawaii Traditions
I’m definitely not one to toot my own horn, but I do want to draw your attention to an interview that NEENZ at Hawaii Traditions conducted with me. In the…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: October 1, 2009
Here’s the top news on today’s vacation radar. * You can snag an ocean view room for $129 per night at the 4-star Hapuna Prince Hotel on the Kohala Coast…
First Time Hawaii Vacation Interview with Mom & Daddy
Many readers may recall that Andy and I played the role of Hawaii tour guide for my parents in April. The four of us vacationed in Maui for a week…
Hawaii Vacation Misadventures of Andy & Sheila: ‘No Picnic for You’ Edition
On our first trip to Kauai, we were exceptionally excited to hit some of the island’s outstanding hiking trails. High on our list was hiking the first two miles of…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: September 28, 2009
Seems like our Hawaii vacation news roundup is always such a potpourri. Today’s edition is no exception as it includes sweepstakes, cheap rates, and even a haunted lagoon canoe ride.…
Hawaii Vacation Misadventures of Andy & Sheila: Renting the Right Car on the Wrong Island
In April, we shoehorned a trip to Maui in between other trips and around the schedules of four very busy people. On top of that, we booked the vacation only…
