Dear readers, you know that I rarely have an unkind word to say about tours in Hawaii, but I just can’t help expressing my concern in this instance. I only share this…
Another Warning on Haleakala Bike Tours
Review of The Plantation House Restaurant in Kapalua Maui
Sheila Beal I’ve had the pleasure of dining at The Plantation House Restaurant in Maui several times over the years. I always look forward to going there because the views are outstanding…
Rare 1950’s Waikiki Beach Surfing Video
I thought this vintage video was really neat. The surfing stunts are impressive and it was interesting to see Waikiki Beach back when it wasn’t saturated with hotels. (FYI, the…
Woohoo! It’s Hawaii Contest Time Again!
We had so much fun with Go Visit Hawaii’s first reader reward contest, that we had to offer another one. I had asked for input on what you’d like and have…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for September 25th
The Star Bulletin reports that Kilauea lava flows continue to advance into the forest and towards the Puna district. The volcano observatory says that they don’t anticipate any immediate threats, but…
Affordable Transportation on Maui – Information on Maui’s Bus System
Using public transportation can be an environmentally friendly and economical choice for getting around on vacation. Most people know about Oahu’s TheBus, but many don’t know much about Maui’s bus…
More Oahu Free Entertainment
This Monday must be ‘freebie day”. Almost as soon as I published my list of top 10 free Oahu activities, I received notification of free island entertainment offered at the Waikiki…
10 Best Activities and Attractions on Oahu
Visiting Oahu and having a great time does not have to cost a bundle. You’ll find plenty of free or very inexpensive activities and sights on Oahu. When we originally published…
Waking-up to Hawaiian Water Lilies
Andy Beal When you finally get to your Hawaii vacation, chances are you’ll be jet-lagged and up early each day. There are a lot of benefits to waking up early, including the…
Writing Project Selections
I recently participated in two writing projects, one at Daily Blog Tips and the other at Blue Jar. The themes of the writing projects were to provide tips and how to’s. (In case…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for September 21st
Happy Aloha Friday! Here are today’s news tidbits. Per the Star Bulletin, Aloha Airlines will be adding a second flight between Honolulu and Orange County for the holiday season only. …
go! Airlines Announces Fly-Drive Deals
Hawaii’s newest low cost airlines, go!, has announced a new partnership with rental car companies to offer special flight and car packages. It’s called “go! Drive” and introductory rates start…
