Hawaii Vacation Blog

Many of those of us who live in Hawaii, when we move into a new home or open a business or a business office, have it blessed. When ground is broken for a new construction project of any kind — corporate or private — the land is blessed. It’s not necessarily religion or superstition, it’s […]

Okay yes, it is rainy season in Hawaii, but it’s really not a big deal. When you plan your vacation, you probably take into consideration the natural phenomena that might interfere with your comfort. There are non-skiing areas where heavy snow is inevitable. There are hurricane belts and tornado regions; rainy seasons and times of […]

Calling all bird enthusiasts! Birds of Hawaii Oahu are a sight to see, whether it’s the common birds you’ll see throughout town or the rare ones hidden in remote locales.  Birds of Hawaii Oahu A lot of people who come to Hawaii expect to see rare, tropical birds cruising the malls, hovering in the trees […]

So you enjoy your cocktails and you’re wondering about Hawaii’s laws and restrictions. You’re aware that several states have legislated rules that can affect your drinking pleasure. For instance, 33 states permit persons younger than 21 to consume alcohol or to consume it under certain circumstances. 24 states, including Hawaii, permit adults age 18 or […]

When you vacation on Oahu, the center of attraction is Waikiki. Even if you stay in a remote resort area such as Turtle Bay or Ko Olina, you expect to see some action in Waikiki before you go home. That’s where the glitter and the glamour are. Downtown gets bypassed way too much, except to […]

If you’re planning to be on Oahu during your Hawaii vacation, check to see what might be going on at the Waikiki Shell. The Shell (full name: Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell) sits in beautiful and spacious Kapiolani Park with Diamond Head as a backdrop and Waikiki Beach at the opposite end. It’s an attractive outdoor […]

You undoubtedly will have the opportunity to try poi during your Hawaii vacation. It’s served at all the luau, often appears as a breakfast staple (like home fries or toast), and is available at all the restaurants that offer Hawaiian fare. True locals consider poi as their “staff of life” the equivalent of bread in […]

There are seemingly endless beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii, each one boasting unique features and beautiful scenery. Today we’re highlighting our favorites! Visiting the Beach on Your Hawaii Vacation It’s pretty much a given that you’ll be hitting the beach on your Hawaii vacation, even if it’s just to have your picture taken. […]

Unless you’re into quilting as an avocation, it’s likely that quilts aren’t a large part of your consciousness. Here in the islands, a Hawaiian quilt is considered a treasure, whether you’ve received one as a gift, bought one or made one yourself. Long before the first Westerners reached the islands, the Hawaiian people were making […]

Dolphins are represented everywhere in Hawaii. You’ll see them in murals, paintings and sculptures. They’re on the holding ends of swizzle sticks in bars, forming the bases of lamps in hotel rooms and decorating the walls of lobbies and cocktail lounges. It’s more than likely that you’ll see real live dolphins on your Hawaii vacation. […]

If you like to ride horseback and think you will have few, if any, opportunities to indulge while you’re in Hawaii on vacation, you are mistaken. Those of us who live in the islands like to ride, too. (In our vernacular, we like to “ride horse.”) Our kids start riding early and take lessons from […]

Oahu’s Leeward Shore – the westernmost area of Oahu – is rarely visited by vacationers, even though it’s truly beautiful. (It was used for principal filming of the 1965 movie “Hawaii.”) It’s a long drive, and there aren’t many attractions apart from the beaches themselves. The loveliest among those beaches is the isolated Makua Beach, […]