Hurricane Flossie is threatening the Big Island. The category 4 hurricane’s projected path is to go south of the Big Island. Here’s the latest news on Flossie. I pray that Flossie weakens…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for August 13th
Just Announced – Hawaii Superferry to Launch August 28th
Sheila Beal Note: Hawaii’s Superferry system was closed down. See our guide to Hawaii’s inter-island travel for alternatives for getting from island to island. It’s official! The maiden voyage will be August 28th. …
Is there any wonder that Kauai is called the "Garden Isle"?
The photo above was taken from the Hanalei Lookout. I love all the shades of green from the taro fields to the lush mountains. To see another photo taken from…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for August 10th
The Aloha Festival is a celebration of Hawaii’s music, dance, and history. Many festival events are scheduled on each island from August 24th through October 19th. Check out the Aloha Festival…
Hawaii’s Place of Refuge – Puuhonua o Honaunau
You will find the fascinating Pu’uhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park on the southern Kona Coast and it is well worth the visit. (See this link for directions.) Through a self-guided…
Hawaii Online Snorkeling Guide
If you are looking for the best beaches for snorkeling in Hawaii, then here is the online snorkeling guide for you. The site gives insider tips from someone who was born…
Hawaii Black Sand Beaches
The first time I saw a black sand beach was in Hawaii and I’ll never forget how stunning it was. I couldn’t hardly take my eyes off of it. The black…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for August 7th
The Hawaii Channel has some tremendous video of the newest Kilauea volcano lava flow. The raw video was shot from a helicopter over the weekend at sunset. The video lasts about…
Q&A with Experts in Snorkeling and Diving in Hawaii
If you are going to Hawaii on vacation, do yourself a favor and plan to snorkel or scuba dive in some of the best waters on earth. I wanted to provide…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for August 5th
Good grief! There’s no wonder that Haleakala National Park is considering whether to restrict or halt the downhill bike rides from the top of the crater. Per KHNL, Maui Memorial Hospital…
Getting Hitched in Hawaii – Resources for Planning a Wedding in Hawaii
Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular, because they skip so much of the fuss in planning the big day and gets you closer to the “I do’s” and…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup from August 3rd
ATA Airlines has announced a 4-day sale to Hawaii. The lowest fare advertised is $139 one-way (plus taxes and fees) for Los Angeles to/from Honolulu. The sale starts today and goes…
