Note that since this article was originally published in 2007, some parks and sites began changing entrance fees. So, some of these sites aren’t as inexpensive as they used to…
Maui’s Top 7 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do and See
Pineapple Plants
Sheila Beal The first time I ever saw a pineapple plant was on my first trip to Hawaii. It really is an interesting and unusual plant. Here is a photo we took on…
Lanai’s Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)
Keahiakawelo, the garden of the gods, is an area in central Lanai that has amazing rock formations. The area is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicle only. The approach to the garden of…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for September 18th
Maui’s Kapalua Resort is Hawaii’s number one golf resort according to Travel + Leisure Golf. In the magazine’s list of top 10 US golf resorts, Kapalua came in fourth and Kauai’s…
How to Sleep on a Plane
In my last article, I offered tips for trying to be as comfortable as possible on long flights. Many long flights are overnight flights that land you into a different time…
Long Haul Flights – 5 Tips for Comfort
If you’re like me, you love going to exotic places on vacation and exotic places aren’t exactly in your own backyard. I’ve flown dozens and dozens of long haul flights…
Review of Molokai Ferry Alii Tour
Update: The Molokai Ferry is no longer operating. Have you ever looked across the Pailolo Channel from Maui over to Molokai and wondered what’s it like over there? Well, I…
Weekend Tidbits and Photo
I hope your weekend is off to a good start. Here’s some interesting Hawaii tidbits for you: Hawaii Vacation Gifts tells her first hand experience as a neighbor of Madame…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for September 14th
Destination Resorts Hawaii is offering a special package for the sunny Wailea area of Maui. The package deal includes 5 nights accommodation in an ocean view villa for two people,…
Adventure Time: Renting a 4-Wheel Drive on Lanai
Lanai only has 30 miles of paved roads and many more miles of dirt roads. Some of the top scenic spots of Lanai such as Shipwreck Beach (photo below) and…
Use Google Transit to Help You Navigate Oahu’s Bus System
You can now use Google transit to find your way around Oahu transit system with TheBus. Use this link to begin your search. Not only is Google maps tied into…
