I was delighted to answer Budget Travel Magazine readers’ Hawaii travel questions yesterday. There were over 30 great questions that I answered. If you missed the chat, then perhaps you’d…
Hawaii Vacation Driving Stress Reducer – GPS Navigation System
[Update: when we originally wrote this article, smart phone navigation wasn’t widely in use. We now rely on our smart phones for navigation rather than our Garmin. Though the following…
Be Prepared to Complete the Hawaii Agricultural Declaration Form
At some point in your flight or cruise to Hawaii, you’ll be asked to complete a plants and animals declaration form. By Hawaii state law, all passengers arriving in Hawaii…
Hiking Diamond Head (Le’ahi)
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…
Colors of Hawaii: Souvenir Ukuleles
This photo was captured at the Hawaiian Ukulele Company in the Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu.
Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for November 20th
What’s in the news today? We have everything from airfare deals and free groceries to Mickey Mouse. Can you believe that mixture? For the second consecutive year, I’m extremely honored…
Kauai Cheap Eats at Kalapaki Beach Hut
Finding a good spot for cheap eats in Kauai can be a relief for the vacation budget. On our recent trip to Kauai, we found such a place at the…
Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for November 18th
Here’s what’s interesting today: Prince Resorts Hawaii just announced their new winter promotion that includes daily $50 resort credit along with some good rates. Hawaiian Airlines is offering a $100…
Video: What Makes Hawaii Unique?
Here’s a great YouTube video provided by OutriggerHawaii.com that describes a few aspects that make Hawaii so unique. Beware, though, if you watch it, you’ll most likely be missing Hawaii.…
Thanksgiving Holiday Dinners and Events in Waikiki/Honolulu
2019 Update — Click on this link for: 2019 Waikiki and Oahu Thanksgiving Dinners, Buffets, Events. ——————————– If you are going to be on Oahu for Thanksgiving, then you’ll find…
Oh Yeah! Oahu’s North Shore Big Waves Are On!
North Shore big waves have shown up right on time this week for the start of Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, which is the most prestigious professional surfing event on…
Review: Na Pali Coast Sunset Sail with Blue Dolphin Charters
I had seen the gorgeous Na Pali Coast from a helicopter tour and hiked along some of it, but until this last trip to Kauai in late October, I hadn’t…





