Category: Hawaii Hiking & Outdoors

For vacationing golf nuts disappointed by prohibitive baggage fees that preclude bringing along a set of clubs for a Hawaii vacation, I have good news: you don’t need to. Vacationers on Oahu have dozens of courses to choose from. Unfortunately, club rentals at the finer courses can be as expensive as baggage fees. But there […]

Hawaii is full of beautiful beaches and singular experiences. Unfortunately, many visitors don’t get to experience them due to the simple fact that they don’t know about those activities. A day at Oahu’s Kaneohe Sandbar is among those activities. Located in the heart of Kaneohe Bay, the sandbar attracts a flotilla of watercrafts daily. On […]

Hawaii cliffs are some of the most famous and beautiful sights in the world. How about climbing one during your next Hawaii vacation? The Lure of Cliffs Many people seek adventure during their vacations. It’s as if some internal heartstring tugs at us to get up and explore. We feel encouraged to discover new terrain, […]

Hawaii is home to a variety of action and extreme sports. Big wave surfing is chief among them, certainly. But there is another sport here that involves riding mountains in the literal sense. Downhill skateboarding is enjoyed by a small but committed group of individuals, none of whom seem possessed of the self-preservation instinct. Hurtling […]

Kauai is a small, quiet island, but there are plenty of things to do. In fact, Kauai landmarks are some of the most unique and exclusive sights in all of Hawaii (maybe the world!). So today we wanted to guide you through a journey through the Garden Isle. This journey takes you from the dry […]

For many vacationers the world over, getting in a round of golf is a pivotal part of the experience of getting away. Golf packages in Hawaii are hugely popular, certainly, but it is possible to sneak in a round without paying baggage fees for your golf bag or breaking the bank on visitor rate green […]

Only Kilauea on Hawaii Island (or the Big Island) remains active, and continues to add new land to the island. The other four are dormant, however Mauna Loa last registered an eruption in 1984. But volcanism (the geologic kind, not the Star Trek kind) is how the world’s most isolated archipelago was formed and continues […]

The island of Oahu is home to a handful of the most famous and iconic surf breaks in the world. The Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, Makaha, Ala Moana Bowls, and Queen’s Beach are among the most photographed and recognizable breaks anywhere. However, I grew up along the shores of southeast Oahu, a region […]

A recent hike I did on a narrow rocky trail in Makiki got me thinking a lot about the etiquette of hiking. For instance, who stops to let the other person pass by when you reach a tight spot on the path? Or when do you pull off to the side and let hikers that […]

Where is the best place to watch the sunset on Maui? Anywhere on the west side of the island! But to be more specific, head to one of the following spots to experience this spectacle. I guarantee you that no sunset is the same, so soak it all in and enjoy the show! Kaanapali Just […]

Maui waterfalls are some of the best in the world. Tucked in among emerald mountains, these wonders are a sight to behold. Today, we’re taking you along on an adventure through the Valley Isle to see some of its most impressive waterfalls.  How to See Waterfalls on Maui The best way to see waterfalls on […]

“Do we need to pack jackets for Hawaii?” Despite how tropical of a paradise it may appear in postcards, Hawaii does get cold, so packing a light jacket or hooded sweater would be fine. Of course, our definition of “cold” isn’t anything near the cold people experience in other parts of the world that are […]