Hawaii Vacation Blog

If you’re thinking about hiking Koko Crater Trail but aren’t sure if you should, keep reading. If you are already committed to hiking Koko Head, you should also keep reading. I recently hiked it again, and I’ve got everything you need to know in this post. Koke Head is a 1,208-foot-high volcanic tuff cone that […]

I have a friend from the mainland visiting me this week, and the number one thing that she wanted to do was go kayaking. I had just the place in mind. We drove to Kailua Beach Adventures in Kailua, rented a kayak, and paddled to Moku Nui, one of the Mokulua Islands off the coast […]

I recently had one of the best days I’ve ever had in Hawaii on board a Dolphin Watch cruise through . Since I work for Hawaii Aloha Travel, I was invited to be a guest of Dolphin Star during one of their cruises to learn more about it. I had never been dolphin watching, so […]

Art in many different forms can be found practically everywhere you look in Hawaii. , community theater, festivals, paintings, photography, music, sculpture, and more play a vital role in Hawaiian culture. And you can’t miss it. When you come to Hawaii, you will find many works of art in the Honolulu Art Museum and the Hawaii […]

You’ve probably heard about Kona coffee in Hawaii. When you come to Hawaii, drinking a cup of locally sourced brew is a must-do. But what exactly is Kona coffee, and why is it so different from other types of coffee? Let’s learn all about this delicious beverage and why it has become so synonymous with […]

Hawaii is truly different from any other tropical island that you could vacation on. Set in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, one of the things that I love most about living in Hawaii is the diverse cultures that you find here. From the food to the festivals to the customs, I have learned so […]

Over the weekend, my friends and I hiked to Lulumahu Falls, a 50-foot waterfall in Honolulu. About a 2.5-mile round trip, it was the perfect hike to do on a Sunday morning. I had never heard of this popular hike before a few weeks ago, so this was my first time on this trail. Even […]

The Pillbox Trail in Lanikai (or Kaiwa Ridge Trail) is my absolute favorite hike on Oahu. Today, I’m going to tell you why you should consider taking on this trek and what you need to know before you go. The Pillbox Trail was one of the first trails I did when I moved here. When […]

The summer is off to a great start, and this weekend’s going to be a busy on here on Oahu. On June 3, Turtle Bay is hosting its 6th Annual Ocean Fest. We’ve got all the details about that event . And on June 3 and 4, is hosting its popular remote control Biggest Little […]

Many visitors wonder if they’ll see a Volcano in Hawaii or how volcanoes influence the islands’ geography.  Volcanoes created each of the Hawaiian Islands, and the history behind them is quite fascinating. My curiosity about the islands I live on led me to research how and why these islands formed. It’s pretty amazing to think […]

People always ask me what languages people speak in Hawaii. English is the main language spoken here, so you don’t have to worry about learning a new language before you come to Hawaii. But although English is mainly spoken here, there are some Hawaiian words you might want to know before you come here. These […]

If you are an animal lover who wants to give back during your vacation to Kauai, I have just the thing for you. Through the Kauai Humane Society’s program, Shelter Dogs on Field Trips, visitors to Kauai can “check out” a dog for a day. Simply come to the Kauai Humane Society, where you will […]