The Hawaiian Islands are literally thousands of miles east or west from just about anywhere in the world. So, when you fly to this remote island chain, you are…
Review: Westin Princeville Resort
I love the Princeville area of Kauai. I know that the area tends to receive more rain compared to the East and South shores, but I’m just drawn to the…
Hawaii Tourism Authority Predicts Late 2009 Bounce Back
Experts predict that the declining Hawaii tourism economy will bottom out this summer and then begin to bounce back in the second half of 2009. Experts predict that Hawaii visitor…
Websites Provide Current Hawaii VOG Information
Depending upon volcanic eruptions, the Big Island of Hawaii may experience issues with volcanic gases, which is referred to as vog. One of the gases is sulfur dioxide, which…
Duke Kahanamoku Statue in Waikiki
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…
Hawaii Vacation Deals and News 1/29/09
The free hula show at Kuhio Beach Park is having to cut back from six performances to three performances per week- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights. I was afraid this…
Video: 360 Degrees at Kauai’s Tunnels Beach
Here’s a video Andy filmed from Tunnels Beach on Kauai’s North Shore. Andy makes a complete circle so that you can see the cliffs behind the beach as wall as…
Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for January 27
After an 18 month absence of lava flowing to the ocean inside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s boundaries, there’s a new lava ocean entry point inside the park. This new…
What to do when the airfare drops on a ticket you’ve already purchased
Have you ever shelled out the money for an airline ticket only to find out the fares dropped later? Did you know that you can request a refund or voucher…
Honolulu’s Chai Island Bistro: A Feast for All Senses
On our last trip to Oahu we had the pleasure of dining with friends at the award winning Chai Island Bistro. For several years running, this restaurant has been named…
Hawaii Vacation News Round Up for January 23
Happy Aloha Friday! * If you’re a foodie and you love Hawaii, there’s a couple of upcoming TV programs you’ll love. Public Television’s Gourmet’s Dairy of a Foodie will kick…
Signs of Hawaii: Poi
Now here’s a sign you’ll probably only see in Hawaii – a sign advertising homemade poi. This photo was provided by Kris who writes Big Island on the Cheap. Seeing…



