Hawaii Vacation Blog

If you live anywhere besides the tropics (and most of you probably do), identifying the four seasons is pretty easy. Not so if you live in Hawaii. In fact, we don’t really have four “seasons” at all. Instead, we have two different weather patterns: summer and winter. Although each season varies a bit in precipitation, […]

The main islands of Hawaii has a long and deep connection to Hollywood (think The Descendants, Aloha, 50 First Dates, etc.), but, now, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are getting a shot at stardom. That’s because they play a starring role in a new, short documentary film called “Lightning Strikes Twice,” which is the real-life sequel […]

Hands down, Hawaii is one of the best places on Earth to live and visit. But, did you know it’s also a great place to stay healthy? According to Ozmosi, a healthcare company, Hawaii is the healthiest state in the US in 2023. Hawaii has a score of 79.40 out of 100 “Hawaii’s top ranking as the healthiest […]

It’s that time of year when many families coming to Hawaii have one goal in mind: take a great family pics and selfies. But, where to go? Here’s a list of the 10 best family photo spots on Oahu: 1. Sunset Beach: Yes, Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore is a bit “out of the way” […]

Did you know that the sand on Hawaii beaches can be white, yellow, black, red, or even green? Yep, just like the rainbow you’ll see after a morning drizzle here in Hawaii, our sand can be just as colorful. But, to find it, you’ll need to know where to look. Black Sand Beaches: If you’re […]

Read along to learn about the process and importance of buying Pearl Harbor Museum tickets in advance.  Pearl Harbor is the number one visitor destination in Hawaii for a reason: what happened here has incredible historical significance. When Japan bombed the battleships stationed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7th, 1941, America’s response would change the […]

If you’re like me, just the THOUGHT of being on a boat for more than a milli-second seems like a daunting task. Why? Like so many others, I get seasick. So, whenever I can, I avoid boats altogether. But, in Hawaii, there’s no better way to view whales than from a boat. So, what’s a […]

Here in Hawaii, we have the best of both worlds: We still have amazing holiday light displays, but don’t have to suffer frostbite while viewing them! Which is why I think a trek to the annual Honolulu City Lights display is one of my all-time favorite holiday excursions. So, if you’re visiting Hawaii this holiday […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hawaii, thanks to a pair of spectacular sand sculptures on Oahu! Sandsational Sand Sculpting, a company based in Melbourne, Florida, has just put the finishing touches on the second of two holiday sculptures at the Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, and you can be one of the […]

Are you thinking of visiting Hawaii in the winter? Of course you are! Well, if you’re coming to the islands between November and March, you’re coming during the state’s rainy season. So, you’ll want a few rainy-day activities in your back-pocket just in case. Here are our top 7 things to do on the neighbor […]

Lucky you! You’ve scored a trip to Maui for Thanksgiving! But, what to do on Turkey Day when most locals are spending time feasting with family? Here are our top 5 ways to spend Thanksgiving on Maui: Turkey Trot: If you’re willing to get up early—very early—then, this event is for you (you may still be […]

We’ve got the inside scoop on the most unique hang gliding Oahu offers: powered hang gliding!  If you’re visiting Oahu and looking for a view from above, you may think a helicopter ride, traditional hang glider, or parasail may be your only options. Not true!  You have another option that combines the speed of a […]