I’ve been writing about Hawaii travel since 2006 and I’ve heard almost every misconception about Hawaii that’s out there. A common one that I often hear about Oahu is that…
Oahu is so much more than Waikiki
Aloha Friday Photo: Romantic Dinner
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Tom Sakiyama for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tom took this photo from Tidepools restaurant at the Grand Hyatt in Poipu, Kauai. We’ve…
A road to Hana trip guide for those short on time
Spending an entire day driving the road to Hana is both exhilarating and exhausting. If you don’t have full day to dedicate to this drive and/or you don’t believe you…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Bay Beach Day
Mahalo to Julie and Richard Cyburt of Owosso, Michigan for sharing this nice Hanalei Bay Beach photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Julie and Richard visited Kauai in July…
Luxury Maui vacation living at Kapalua Bay
“I’d love to go back to stay at The Resort at Kapalua Bay.” I’ve probably said that at least a dozen times since our stay in October 2014. There are…
Hawaii packing tips & tricks: Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus
We recently tested Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus on a trip to Oahu. This multi-functional product claims to smooth wrinkles, eliminate odors, and stop static. How did it work? We were…
Aloha Friday Photo: Peeking past the palm to see sunset
Mahalo to James Grenz for sharing this great sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. James’ photo was taken on Hawaii, the Big Island. We love this unique composition…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: January 28, 2015
* The 2nd Annual Ultimate Ocean Cocktail Contest is underway! The winner gets $500 and a three-night stay at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. See this link for contest rules…
Advantage Lanai! Playing tennis at the Four Seasons Resort Manele Bay
Andy Beal If working on your fitness is one of your 2015 resolutions, maybe learning/improving your tennis game in Hawaii might be the solution. Today Andy shares his tennis experience at Four…
Aloha Friday Photo: Wide Angle Waikiki
Mahalo to Andy Morris for sharing this beautiful wide angle Waikiki photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It appears that this photo was taken at sunrise based on the…
Our Maui Restaurant Guide Updated
If you’re looking for a great selection of Maui restaurants for your vacation, check out our newly updated Maui Restaurant Guide. We list our favorite restaurants. Plus, we share a…
Diving in Maui with Atlantis Adventures Submarine
If you’d like to see Maui’s exciting underwater world without getting wet, we highly recommend taking a submarine dive with Atlantis Adventures in Maui. Though we both enjoy snorkeling, we…
