Category: Hawaii Accommodations & Dining

All-day breakfast is the newest trend in the restaurant business — even McDonald’s has introduced an all-day breakfast menu —  but, here in Hawaii, we’ve been doing all-day breakfast for years. There are a few places in the islands that have perfected the art of anytime pancakes, waffles, and eggs, and we’re here to help you […]

Roasted turkey, stuffing, spiral ham, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole: that’s a traditional Christmas dinner, right? Wrong! In Hawaii, we have our version of Christmas dinner, and it’s called the Christmas ! Here’s a look at some of the traditional foods locals devour during a Hawaiian Christmas Dinner: Want to try some of these […]

If you’re planning to be in Hawaii over Thanksgiving, you have an awful lot to be thankful for: The (hopefully) beautiful weather, warm sunshine, fantastic beaches, not to mention you won’t have to slog around in the snow! And, if you book an through Hawaii Aloha Travel, your travel professional can fill your Turkey Day […]

Nestled in the undulating hills of Wailea in West Maui, among luxury homes and resorts and three opulently designed championship golf courses, is Mulligan’s on the Blue. An Irish pub might seem an unlikely fixture in the high-end environs of Wailea, but Mulligan’s will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2016. Clearly, the friendly pub is […]

Tommy Bahama has done it again! The high-end, island-inspired mega-brand, known for everything from Aloha shirts to fragrances, has just opened Oahu’s first Tommy Bahama Bar and Store in Waikiki’s Beachwalk. And, I had the privilege of being one of the first to sample the restaurant’s high-quality food. The venue is actually three-stories high, with a central staircase […]

Here in Hawaii, we’re used to garnering awards in all kinds of categories: Best Beaches, Best Hotels, Best Surf Spots (to name just a few). But, The Aloha State doesn’t often get the recognition it deserves when it comes to food and restaurants. That trend is starting to reverse, however, thanks to the food-savvy contributors […]

On a recent, spur-of-the-moment mini vacation to Maui, my wife and I more or less wandered into a fascinating tour of the Hawaii Sea Spirits distillery and sugarcane farm in Kula. We had finished a tour of the Surfing Goat Dairy (we’re hoping to start our own goat farm someday), and we decided to stop […]

With so many extraodinary resorts to choose from, planning your perfect Hawaii vacation can seem a bit overwhelming at times. So, the readers from Travel + Leisure magazine are here to help you out. They recently voted for their favorite resorts for the magazine’s annual “World’s Best” awards using the following criteria: Rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, […]

Hawaii may be halfway around the world from Europe, but that doesn’t mean that French cuisine in Hawaii isn’t alive and well. As a French major in college (and frequent traveler to France), I can say with earnest: there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, like French cuisine. So, imagine my excitement when I learned that JJ Bistro […]

Few people come to Hawaii with the sole purpose of bumping into a celebrity, but wouldn’t it be cool to see one anyway!? If only for bragging rights when you get back home, it may be worth staying in one of these eight hotels where celebrities are known to stay! Here are the hotels that […]

Vegans on Oahu will have no trouble navigating the Oahu restaurant scene for healthy veggie fare. In fact, Oahu is a great place to find vegan Hawaiian food and yummy meat-free options from around the world. However, many restaurants that don’t advertise themselves as “vegan” also offer some great options for anyone following a strict […]

Ready for a gluten free Honolulu vacation? Read along for great dining options! Gone are the days when those who opted for a gluten-free lifestyle had to pick at a side of vegetables while everyone else at the table enjoyed a bountiful feast. Now, many restaurants cater to diners who avoid gluten, and many Hawaii […]