The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki is celebrating the completion of their $115 million revitalization with several open house events the week of June 14th. I received word that…
Island Fish & Chips – Good place for lunch and dinner on the Kohala Coast
On a recent visit to the Big Island, we were repeat customers to the Island Fish & Chips Shop. What we look for in a restaurant is good food, fair…
Go Visit Hawaii! The Sky Isn’t Falling – Part Deux.
I’m still seeing lots of moaning and groaning about the travel industry. As I shared in this article – The sky isn’t falling! Hawaii is still affordable – the bigger…
I only have one day on Kauai. What should I see?
I’m kicking off this new series of one day island itineraries with a visit to Kauai. If I only had one day to visit Kauai, I would focus my time on…
I only have one day in Hawaii. What should I do?
One of the more frequently asked questions I receive is from a person who only has a day on an island wanting suggestion for what to see and do in…
Hapu’u I’i – A Furry Hawaiian Fern
You may recall my post about the extraordinary hapuu tree ferns in Hawaii. On my recent visit to the Big Island, I noticed a strange looking, furry variety that I…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 30th
Here’s your Aloha Friday news edition: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has announced the festivities for their 28th annual Cultural Festival on Saturday, July 12th. If you are going to be…
A reminder to be careful around Hawaii’s waterfalls.
One of the many things I love about Hawaii is the abundance of beautiful waterfalls. Wailua Falls on Kauai and Akaka Falls on the Big Island are just a couple…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 29th
TripAdvisor announced the top 10 free US attractions. The beautiful and amazing Waimea Canyon on Kauai made the list at number three, while the solemn USS Arizona Memorial in Oahu’s…
Hawaii Vacation Coupons and Discounts
Check out eCouponsHawaii.com before you go on vacation and you may find some valuable savings. I’ve been clicking away on that website and finding some nice deals that would definitely…
Don’t Miss Laie Point on Oahu
When you’re sight-seeing on the North Shore of Oahu, don’t miss seeing Laie Point. Here you will find several small sandstone islands just off shore. The main attraction is this…
Breaking News: Hawaii Airfare War!
Wednesday, May 28th update: It appears that all the lower fares are possibly all gone, but it’s still worth looking into as Kayak.com is reporting some lower fares. Tuesday, May…



