Hawaii Vacation Blog

Old habits die hard in Hawaii! That’s what some state officials are finding out, after ‘love locks’ recently started re-appearing on an East Oahu landmark. According to Hawaii News Now, the state and volunteers are trying to stop couples from leaving ‘love locks’ at the summit lookout of the Lighthouse Trail, ever since the tokens of […]

If you’ve ever been to Hawaii (or ever seen a Hawaii-themed film), you’ve probably seen women wearing the traditonal (pronounced moo-oo moo-oo). Young women love the more modern, tailored muumuu, while our (elders) tend to prefer the more loosely-fitted kind. But, women in Hawaii love to wear these typically-floral printed dresses that have been around […]

We often get asked, “Is Hawaii Tap Water Safe to Drink?” A new report is having us revisit our answer to this great question.  Winning Water A while back, I wrote a post about Hawaii’s extraordinary tap water and touted its taste and quality throughout the piece. Well, Hawaii’s tap water has garnered another bit […]

Here in Hawaii, we love our (elders)! So it should be no surprise that Hawaii is the perfect place for seniors to vacation and relax. But, there are a few things to keep in mind if you’re bringing aging parents or anyone over the age of 65 or so to Hawaii. To help you out, […]

Chances are, when you envision your upcoming visit to Hawaii, you don’t picture yourself in an Emergency Room being treated for dehydration. But, dehydration in Hawaii is a real danger, especially for visitors who aren’t used to spending the entire day outdoors. Why? For one thing, we have abundant sunshine and typically dry weather (or […]

Here’s a fun fact: In addition to my role as journalist/blogger, I’m also a trained mediator who specializes in conflict resolution. And, I’ve found the skill of “kindly complaining” to come quite in handy during my travels, especially when it comes to hotels. I’ve experienced all sorts of problems in hotels: noisy neighbors, inadequate housekeeping, […]

If you’re planning on studying-up on your Hawaii history before you visit, you’ll likely come across the name, Captain James Cook. By becoming the first Westerner to arrive in Hawaii in 1779, he effectively changed the course of history for Hawaii as we know it. Pretty important guy, eh? After this historic landing, Chief (the […]

Heads-up visitors who plan on driving in Hawaii! It may soon be against the law in the Aloha State to smoke in a car with a child. And that goes for e-cigarettes, too. According to the Honolulu Star Advertiser, the state House Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit smoking in a motor […]

“Can we go see the Hawaiian petroglyphs again?” I heard this request at least eleven times during our recent stay at the Resort on the Big Island, and all of them came from my six-year-old son. Either I was witnessing the beginnings of my young son’s career in archaeology — or (more likely) the petroglyph […]

All-day breakfast is the newest trend in the restaurant business — even McDonald’s has introduced an all-day breakfast menu —  but, here in Hawaii, we’ve been doing all-day breakfast for years. There are a few places in the islands that have perfected the art of anytime pancakes, waffles, and eggs, and we’re here to help you […]

Oahu may be the most populated island, but Hawaii’s neighbor islands are no slackers when it comes to partying, especially when it involves green beer and Irish jigs! So, this St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll find all sorts of celebrations in the pubs, on the streets, and all over. Irish or not, all are welcome to […]

These days, we’re all practically married to our phones, and I admit I’m one of those people who feels especially attached to my iPhone. After all, we need our smartphones for just about everything — they keep us safe, they keep us connected, and they keep us informed. But, in Hawaii, you’ll sometimes find that your […]