During a recent stay to Turtle Bay Resort, I overheard someone saying this, “Turtle Bay is great resort to stay at in Hawaii where you don’t have to leave the…
Turtle Bay Resort Review
Eat Where the Locals Eat in Hawaii
Sheila Beal Whenever I go into a restaurant and I can tell that local folks are there, I know I’ve found a great place. Travelocity has just released their list of “Local…
Bird Doo-Doo On the Spa Menu?
Oh my! I can hardly believe it is true, but it is. The Diamond Spa at the Diamond Hawaii Resort on Maui offers a facial treatment that is supposed to do…
Byodo-In Temple – A Slice of Japan in Oahu
Can you believe this ornate temple was built without the use of any nails? It’s true! The Byodo-In Temple was built in the 1960s and in 1968, it was dedicated as a…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for June 24th
From time to time, I’ll simply pass along some noteworthy news and articles that caught my eye. Here’s a collection of articles over the past week worth mentioning. Want to see…
Hawaii Shave Ice Rocks!
So, I’m almost ashamed to admit that in all my trips to Hawaii, I hadn’t yet tried shave ice. That was up until my recent trip to Oahu. Some friends…
Maui Condo Deals
Destination Resorts Hawaii is offering a fifth night free promotion on stays through December 17, 2007. Rates begin at $235 per night for a 900-square-foot, one bedroom condominium. At that…
Lahaina to Host July 4th Fireworks Show
2008 Update – See what major 4th of July fireworks shows are happening across Hawaii in 2008. Looking for a great place to watch Independence Day fireworks? Then, consider Maui’s…
Polynesian Cultural Center – A Hawaii Must Do!
Imagine this – you visit the islands of Fiji, Tahiti, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Samoa, Tonga, Marquesas, and Hawaii all in one day! You may think this is impossible, but it…
Plumeria Beach House Restaurant Review
The Plumeria Beach House Restaurant is located at the Kahala Resort on Oahu. The setting is very pleasant, beach side with teak furniture, linen place mats, and cream colored umbrellas. The restaurant serves…
Lanai Golf Courses Praised
Lanai maybe one of the smaller Hawaiian Islands, but it is packed with world class luxury hotels, spas, and golf courses. Lanai has two courses, the Challenge at Manale and the Experience at…
The Big Island is Getting Bigger
Pele, the goddess of fire, is working on some additions to the Big Island of Hawaii. New Kilauea volcano activity over recent days has resulted making the island even bigger,…
