Hawaii Vacation Blog

Like many indigenous cultures the world over, native Hawaiians celebrate the harvest season. And like those other indigenous cultures, the Hawaiian makahiki is meant to celebrate the year’s bounty as well as to honor the god Lono, who is commonly associated with rain and the fertility of the land. Full of feasting and games, tribute, […]

When I was growing up, Halloween was one of my favorite holidays. I would be excited about it for weeks in advance, thinking about roaming the neighborhoods with my friends in costume, collecting candy and then gorging ourselves with chocolate once back at home. I’ve been Peter Pan, a fox, a Dalmatian, Little Red Riding […]

Depending on how adventurous you want to be during your vacation to Hawaii, the island of Oahu offers tons of transportation options to get you from Town to Country. Whether you’re looking to explore the entire circumference or simply want to stay in Waikiki, it’s good to know what your choices are so you can […]

The best things in life are free, right? Especially when your vacation destination is a tropical group of islands where the sun shines year round and the air is laced with floral scents. Beaches, hikes, swimming, sightseeing- these are just a few of the free things you can enjoy during your vacation to Hawaii. But […]

You’re already thinking about your Hawaii souvenir, but choosing what to bring home can be tough. Today we’re recommending some top souvenirs and helping you decide which is best for you! What Makes a Great Hawaii Souvenir When I vacation somewhere special, I always make a point to take home a souvenir or two as […]

Many travelers are aware of a location’s specialty. Like the wines of Bordeaux, the BBQ flavors of Korea or the wild salmon of Alaska. In Hawaii, a few notorious things come to mind- tropical fruits, fresh fish and shave ice. But the islands also have a variety of other artisanal items that rival places like […]

The word ‘organic’ is nothing new. It’s on shelves at Costco, touted in restaurants; it’s even made its way into our make up and cleaning products. In fact, in 2002, the USDA released its national standards for organic products, officially bringing the movement into the mainstream, reports an article on Smithsonian.com. The article also suggests […]

Last night my husband and I were taking a nighttime stroll down Ke Iki beach on the North Shore, when all of a sudden our footsteps in the sand lit up with sparks of blue/green light. Every foot or so a small glow flickered, each one glinting up from the wet, dark sand like a […]

Sunburn in Hawaii — it happens to even the most careful travelers. The island’s proximity to the equator and our endless outdoor activities are the perfect recipe for lobster-hued skin. Read on to learn all about our favorite remedies for a classic Hawaii sunburn. From Sun Tan to Sun Burn in Hawaii Hawaii is the […]

Many vacationers seek Oahu for one reason: Waikiki . The white sands, turquoise waters, fun surf breaks, premiere shopping, exciting nightlife… there are plenty of reasons why a traveler would want to explore Waikiki and all it has to offer. And while this area has been highly commercialized as a tropically urban, picturesque and lively […]

One of the things that give Hawaii its enormously rich cultural heritage is its sprawling mythology. It is a mythology as full of love and lust, of conquest and loss, of heroism and betrayal, as any of the classical Greek or Roman myths that most literate people in the western world are familiar with. Each […]

Waimea Bay in Oahu is one of Hawaii’s best beaches. But really, it seems like two totally different beaches, depending on what time of year you visit. In winter months, it draws big wave surfers who aim to ride its 30+ foot tall waves. In the summer, it’s a tranquil swimming spot that’s perfect for […]