Hawaii Vacation Blog

When discussing Hawaii’s geographical features, Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve and its swampland is probably not the first thing to come to mind. But just as the islands are home to most of the planet’s climate zones, they’re also home to a wide range of Earth’s ecosystems. From barren deserts to grasslands to tropical rainforests, Hawaii is […]

There is a decades-old cliché about and among Oahu drivers that when it even drizzles, people forget how to drive on Oahu’s rainy roads. It’s actually a fair assessment. But as Oahu gets pelted with heavy rains this week, it’s also important to note why many drivers become more timid on the roads. We’re used […]

After what was arguably the most exciting Super Bowl in NFL history, it’s interesting to take a look at Hawaii’s unique culture of Hawaii sports fans and fandom. Our geographical isolation out here in the Pacific makes it impractical, if not impossible to field a major-league sports franchise. There have been professional games played here. […]

Have you noticed more and more people prefer to travel with their pets these days? It’s true — today’s pet-owners are less likely to leave their pets at home and more likely to bring the on vacation. After all, wouldn’t Fido love frolicking in paradise?! Well, hotels are taking notice, and many are changing their policies […]

With its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, is the jewel of Kauai’s Sunshine Coast. Poipu offers much more than languid resort living and fruity cocktails. Although it is now primarily a vacation destination, the area has a rich cultural and historical legacy. That history is what has shaped Hawaii into what we […]

At an elevation of a half-mile above sea level (2,667 feet), Island is somewhere between heaven and earth. It’s vast, rolling pastures and stands of whispering ironwood pines are unlike any other landscape on the “Big Island”. is steeped in native Hawaiian history and culture and a cowboy, or “” tradition that dates back to […]

Increasing King Tides in Hawaii concern residents and officials. Here’s what you need to know about them. 2018 got off to an interesting start with the arrival of the King tides. These tides are rare, and they bring the highest tides of the year. 2017 was a rare year, with an unusual number of very […]

Would you know what to do if you were stung by a jellyfish while in Hawaii? If not, you would probably “Google” how to ease the pain. BUT, WAIT! How do you know which “cures” are right — and which will make the pain even worse? Turns out, two scientists recently refuted the claims of some […]

Imagine you’ve just settled-in for a restful night during your first trip to Hawaii. Can you already hear the surf in the background!? Then, imagine the soothing sound of the ocean is drowned-out by the loud “clink” of the elevator — no restful night for you! All of this, of course, could have been avoided if […]

I’m always on the lookout for cool things to do in Hawaii (and write about them, too), but it’s not often I come across a site or event I’ve never heard of before — until now! I’m talking about the Wizard Stones in Waikiki, four healing stones that sit in the heart of Waikiki. Yes, healing […]

Honolulu has joined the ranks of world cities that have implemented a bike share program. The program is called “Biki” (like wiki, get it?), and there are 100 bicycle stations in Honolulu, spanning the urban corridor from Kalihi to Waikiki. It is a new mode of transportation, and one that is being embraced by residents […]

Rail transit is a hot-button issue in Honolulu. But railroads on Oahu have a much longer and richer history than the current, decades-long struggle to bring the rails to the city. Tucked into a sleepy community on the Ewa Plain near Kapolei, in a quiet neighborhood bustled only by the roar of jetfighters overhead and […]