Hawaii Vacation Blog

Windward Oahu is popular among visitors for many reasons, and it’s a regular destination for residents from all over the island. With its beaches in Lanikai and shopping in Kailua, Kaneohe’s Windward Mall and the waters of Kaneohe Bay, Windward Oahu is full of daytime activity options. Among those options is golf. There are a […]

Ka’au Crater Trail is one of the most popular hikes on Oahu. Known for its spectacular views and challenging route, this is a favorite among visitors and residents alike.  Those views are hard-earned, though, because the Ka‘au Loop Trail is every bit as dangerous as it is beautiful. But for the capable and prepared, its […]

How do you say Happy New Year in Hawaii? Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! But how do you ring in the New Year in Hawaii? We have 3 traditions for celebrating island style! Happy New Year in Hawaii When the New Year rolls around in Hawaii, we celebrate it in a variety of ways. House parties or […]

Oahu’s Pali Highway is a special road for a variety of reasons. It’s a vital link between the Windward Side and Honolulu. It’s incredibly rich with pre- and post-contact Hawaiian history. And it’s stunningly beautiful.  More than just a means of getting over (and through) the Koolau Mountains, it’s possible to spend a whole day […]

It’s been a blustery few days on Oahu. Most of us welcome the cool trade-wind weather, but there is a group of people vexed by the high winds: Hawaii surfers. The high winds wreak havoc on the waves, particularly on Oahu’s North Shore, where a riveting, high-pressure battle for the World Championship Tour World Title […]

The annual Honolulu City Lights Parade took place over the weekend, with thousands of residents and visitors making the trek from River Street in Chinatown. The route takes participants through Chinatown and Downtown’s business districts, past Iolani Palace and on to the grounds of Honolulu Hale, the seat of the City and County of Honolulu. […]

It probably comes as no surprise that Hawaii is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. The clean, clear and warm waters and countless miles of coastline offer almost limitless opportunity for anglers throughout the year. It is true that Hawaii waters are abundant with reef and game fish, but years of overfishing and questionable fisheries management […]

Hawaii chickens are a part of everyday life here. They wander our streets freely, wake us up with early calls, and often back up traffic as they cross the road. But why are they here? And why are there so many of them? Let’s investigate… Urban Chickens I live in an apartment building a mile […]

One of the hallmarks of the holiday season in Honolulu is the annual Honolulu Marathon. Taking place on the second Sunday of December each year (December 14, this time around), the run-up to the event is as much of a familiar sight during the holidays as the Honolulu City Lights display in Downtown Honolulu or […]

It can be a bit of a challenge when vacationing with kids to find activities to keep young minds and bodies occupied with activities that aren’t, well, “lame.” Indeed, even resident parents in Hawaii are often pressed for ideas to keep their kids constructively stimulated during out-of-school days. Fortunately for local and visitor parents alike, […]

Oahu’s Ewa Plain isn’t necessarily the first place residents think of when it comes to upscale dining. It’s a land sprawling with tract homes and strip malls, with golf courses and big-box outlet stores. Numerous subdivisions have been built in recent years, catering to middle class and military families priced out of neighborhoods closer to […]

There is a handful of animal species native to Hawaii and Hawaii waters that residents take particular delight in spotting. Sadly, part of the reason for that is because those species are endangered and their populations have diminished significantly due to human activity. That fact alone makes observing one of those creatures in its natural […]