Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle,” and for good reason. It is the oldest of the major Hawaiian Islands, the northernmost and westernmost in the island chain, and its rich, red volcanic soil is ideal for growing a staggering number of food items. Sugar and pineapple were the main crops on Kauai for many […]

The single most important landmark for Hawaii’s economy isn’t a tourist attraction. Not really, anyway. Aside from the cruise ships that disgorge wobbly passengers at Aloha Tower, Honolulu Harbor is Hawaii’s shipping center, a sort of belly button, or piko, that connects our state to the rest of the world. Because well over 80% of […]

Let’s face it. There is a whole lot that can go wrong when you’re traveling abroad. Weather delays and cancelled flights. Mechanical problems. Teething babies. High airfares. With so much beyond our control, savvy travelers know that taking care of the things we do have control over is our only defense against those forces that, […]

For most Waikiki visitors, the jagged ridgeline of Manoa Valley is merely the pleasant green backdrop of a vacation in paradise. But Manoa offers treasures of its own, far from the rolling surf and deep in an almost impossibly lush forest. For residents who live or work in Waikiki, the Manoa ridgeline is as familiar […]

Oahu’s Pali Highway is a special road for a variety of reasons. It’s a vital link between the Windward Side and Honolulu. It’s incredibly rich with pre- and post-contact Hawaiian history. And it’s stunningly beautiful.  More than just a means of getting over (and through) the Koolau Mountains, it’s possible to spend a whole day […]

It’s been a blustery few days on Oahu. Most of us welcome the cool trade-wind weather, but there is a group of people vexed by the high winds: Hawaii surfers. The high winds wreak havoc on the waves, particularly on Oahu’s North Shore, where a riveting, high-pressure battle for the World Championship Tour World Title […]

One of the hallmarks of the holiday season in Honolulu is the annual Honolulu Marathon. Taking place on the second Sunday of December each year (December 14, this time around), the run-up to the event is as much of a familiar sight during the holidays as the Honolulu City Lights display in Downtown Honolulu or […]

It can be a bit of a challenge when vacationing with kids to find activities to keep young minds and bodies occupied with activities that aren’t, well, “lame.” Indeed, even resident parents in Hawaii are often pressed for ideas to keep their kids constructively stimulated during out-of-school days. Fortunately for local and visitor parents alike, […]

Depending on how adventurous you want to be during your vacation to Hawaii, the island of Oahu offers tons of transportation options to get you from Town to Country. Whether you’re looking to explore the entire circumference or simply want to stay in Waikiki, it’s good to know what your choices are so you can […]

The best things in life are free, right? Especially when your vacation destination is a tropical group of islands where the sun shines year round and the air is laced with floral scents. Beaches, hikes, swimming, sightseeing- these are just a few of the free things you can enjoy during your vacation to Hawaii. But […]

You’re already thinking about your Hawaii souvenir, but choosing what to bring home can be tough. Today we’re recommending some top souvenirs and helping you decide which is best for you! What Makes a Great Hawaii Souvenir When I vacation somewhere special, I always make a point to take home a souvenir or two as […]

Sunburn in Hawaii — it happens to even the most careful travelers. The island’s proximity to the equator and our endless outdoor activities are the perfect recipe for lobster-hued skin. Read on to learn all about our favorite remedies for a classic Hawaii sunburn. From Sun Tan to Sun Burn in Hawaii Hawaii is the […]