Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

You wouldn’t expect it, but Hawaii has its own broadway-esque mini culture just minutes from Waikiki at the Diamond Head Theatre. Thespian enthusiasts gather for playwright productions, and all are melting over the current hit, Funny Girl. Be prepared to get your hearts stolen by Kaiser High grad Isabelle Decauwert’s beautiful voice. Nearly 50 years […]

Hidden gems would be the most accurate way to describe some of the hole-in-the-wall eateries of Kaimuki. Himalayan Kitchen, however, is among the diamonds in this old town, bringing the spices and ethnic flavors of Nepal to the islands. I’m writing this post with a stomach full of naan, curry and noodles. We just enjoyed […]

Unbeknownst to most, including many locals, Kualoa Ranch is one of the most sacred and special places in all of Oahu. The land is deeply rooted in Hawaiian history and a focal point in many of their legends. From the burial caves notched out high up in the mountain cliffs to the beaches that welcome […]

No where else in Hawaii will you find fresh coconut drinks, vintage surf posters and flattened wine bottle art pieces in one place, other than at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace. Just a quick drive from Waikiki, the outdoor shopping venue truly represents a melting pot of Hawaii with more than 700 vendors, […]

Tomorrow marks another year passed since the fatal 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. In remembrance of the thousands killed that day, the city of Honolulu created a small memorial in front of Honolulu Hale just a few months after the 2001 attacks. Today, it continues to be a place of remembrance for locals and […]

The all-important question when planning a vacation to Hawaii; do all-inclusive Hawaii resorts actually exist? The truth is, no. It’s a myth when hotels and online travel companies say they can book you an all-inclusive resort in Hawaii because you can never (never) walk away from a hotel or resort after a 14-day vacation with […]

The Hawaiian word for dolphin is naia; in Japanese, it’s iruka. They roam the oceans of the world, dancing in the waves and sharing their lovable spirit with all who cross their path. They’re not only given different names, but they’re given myths, legends and folklore, showing how important dolphins have become to certain cultures […]

Do you know where the phrase, “Once in a blue moon,” comes from? It comes from the unusual occurrence of having two full moons in one month; hence, the phrase is used to mean rare or seldom. Look to the skies this Friday (Aug. 31, 2012) for an actual blue moon – the last one […]

Only in the laid-back nature of Kauai would lawn chairs be used for passengers waiting for the bus. It’s what I love about the island; no fancy bells or whistles to get things running the right way. Except for maybe the colorful flowers hand-painted on every bus stop bench, everything about the bus is simple, […]

Forget about that kayak tour to Kailua’s Mokulua Islands or the guided bus ride from town to these sandy windward beaches; a ban on commercial activity at Kailua and Kalama beach parks has taken immediate effect yesterday after Honolulu’s city council overrode the mayor’s veto of Bill 11. Kayak tours, like this one shown paddling […]

Don’t be alarmed if your clothes get stained by Kauai’s infamous red dirt. Consider it an island souvenir from your Hawaii vacation on the Garden Isle, where the deep red dirt covers roadways, sidewalks, buildings and cars; it even makes its way into the ocean and rivers during heavy rainfall. Kauai has become known for […]

It’s a common question from visitors and even locals: exactly how big is the Big Island of Hawaii? After all, it must be pretty sizable to earn a name like that, right? Let’s take a look at what makes this “big island” so big.  Big Island Size With more than 4,000 square miles of land […]