Happy Aloha Friday and Halloween! You’ll find all treats and no tricks here today. The much loved Mauna Kea Resort is due to re-open December 20th. They’ve been renovating and…
Hanohano – Waikiki’s Best Kept Secret
*** January 2011 Update — The Hanohano Room has been replaced by a private club that’s now called the Leahi Club. If you’re going to Waikiki, I suggest that a…
Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for October 29th
What does a person do when they return back to the mainland from Hawaii? Well, after they’ve unpacked the next natural step is to look for deals that will help…
Impressions from my trip to Oahu and Kauai
Well, I’m back home in North Carolina now. I’ve had quite a few impressions from this recent trip that I wanted to share with you. So, here goes: The Aloha…
Hawaii’s Big Island Sustainable Travel
Hawaii’s Big Island Visitors Bureau has launched a sustainable travel section on their Web site. Perhaps the term sustainable travel is a new one for you. I like how the…
A Hui Hou Hawaii
With a bit of sadness, I leave Hawaii today to go back home. This trip has been action packed! I’ve taken pages of notes and Andy has captured tons of…
Virtual Postcard from Kauai
We were fortunate to have such a beautiful morning and perfect timing for viewing the Kalalau Valley from Kokee State Park.
A Postcard from Oahu
Dear Readers, I’m having a great time. Wish you were here! 🙂 I feel so blessed to be able to write this postcard to you from the lanai (balcony) of…
The Fresh Flavors of Hawaii
Aloha from Hawaii! There’s so many things I’m looking forward to seeing, doing, and experiencing in this place I love so much. One of the things I love to is…
Try Poke in Hawaii
When you’re in Hawaii, there’s a good very chance you’ll see poke (pronounced po-keh) on the menus and in the grocery stores. Next, you may be wondering what it…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for October 16th
In today’s news: awards, planes, and waves, oh my! Conde Nast Traveler named the 2008 readers’ choice award winners. Take a look at the Top Islands list you will see…



