Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

You may be surprised to know, that as luxurious and costly as a cruise to Hawaii may sound, it’s actually quite affordable. In reality, most times it’s even more affordable than flying! And the best part about taking a cruise to Hawaii is that you visit at least five different destinations, without the hassle of […]

Don’t let travel agencies fool you with the catch phrase, “All-inclusive Hawaii vacation packages” because it’s not worth your time or money. And your vacation package certainly won’t be all-inclusive. But if you book the right way, through the right company, you can actually save on your vacation with all-inclusive packages. However, the travel agencies […]

The vast open space at the foot of Diamond Head Crater is always packed with action – from soccer and rugby games to family picnics and cultural festivals. At 170-acres, Kapiolani Park serves as a nice respite from urban Honolulu and a home to several island landmarks, including the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium and Waikiki […]

You can’t miss “The Wall” in Waikiki. It’s almost as prominent as the Duke statue a couple blocks west on Kalakaua and protrudes into offshore waters as a pier-like structure. Daily, tourists shuffle through the sandy walkway for the picture-perfect vantage point and the glassy, reef barrels below as dare devils of all ages take […]

From mauka to makai, Maui has many spectacular places to visit. Haleakala National Park (HNP) is one of those rare gems that encompass it all. From the alpine martian-like landscape of its summit to the welcoming waterfalls and rainforest at its coast, HNP showcases the best of Maui in its truest and most natural form. […]

It’s a typical Friday evening – the sun has just set, and you’re sitting outside on the lanai with a bunch of friends enjoying the typical pau hana spread. Some beers, ahi and tako poke. Everyone is talking about their day and relaxing from the workweek. Then, someone’s about to pull out a guitar when […]

Public transportation is oftentimes one of the best ways to getting around when traveling because it’s affordable, convenient and one of the best ways to sightsee. Take San Francisco, for example; they’ve got the SF Municipal Railway (Muni, for short), which includes a fleet of buses, trolleys, light rail, streetcars and cable cars. New York […]

The trend in traveling with pets continues to get even more popular over the years. According to a recent survey, about 60 percent of travelers opt to bring their furry, four legged friends with them. Some go monthly while more than half of these jet-set pets take a vacation every year. (Wow, that’s more than […]

“ …No work ’til Monday. Doo be doo, doo doo be, doo be doo be doo!” There’s no denying this song has a nice ring to it. Made popular by Hawaii singer Kimo Kahoano in the early ‘80s, “Aloha Friday” is cheery and upbeat, and for good reason – it celebrates the end of a […]

Is media mogul Oprah Winfrey really planning on making Hawaii her home? That’s what several websites have been saying. Oprah joked about starting an organic farm on Maui if her Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) doesn’t do well.Oprah gets a similarly stunning view of upcountry Maui and even a few roaming horse of her own. She […]

When heavy rains hit the islands, surrounding waters can turn from tropical aqua blue to Mississippi brown in several hours. It may not be the color of choice for visitors, or anyone for that matter, which is why the state often issues Brown Water Advisories to prevent people from going into storm water runoff. This […]

I live in the beautiful valley of Palolo. It’s a quiet, hilly neighborhood with lush greenery and gentle afternoon rains. Only 10 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu, it’s hard to pull myself away from my serene valley home. So that’s why I decided to get out and go […]