Hawaii Vacation Blog

I take a lot of cabs. As a professional musician who lives in town, I find it easier than battling traffic, finding and paying for parking, and lugging my gear to and from the venue from an always far away stall. I get door-to-door transpo for about twenty bucks. It occurs to me that most […]

There is a false sense of security in Hawaii’s outdoor environment. Yes the water looks tranquil and tropical, the trails appear peaceful and lush and the guidebooks paint a rosy image of the waterfalls and swimming holes that make everything seem like a dream. While I do agree that Hawaii is a relatively safe place […]

There are many Japanese cultural traditions and customs now woven into Hawaii’s social fabric. Among them is omiyage (oh-mee-YAH-ghee), or the tradition of bringing something, usually edible, back from your travels away from home to present to family, friends, or coworkers as a token of honor and respect. It should be something that is unique […]

With my one-year marriage anniversary approaching this July, I’ve been busy finding ways to celebrate in a unique, romantic and meaningful way. Since my husband and I are lucky enough to live in a place as beautiful as the North Shore of Oahu, it’s hard to find someplace to beat it. We considered flying to […]

Hawaii is home to a variety of action and extreme sports. Big wave surfing is chief among them, certainly. But there is another sport here that involves riding mountains in the literal sense. Downhill skateboarding is enjoyed by a small but committed group of individuals, none of whom seem possessed of the self-preservation instinct. Hurtling […]

We all know that vacations make us happy. They represent time off from work, a chance to de stress, lively activities and a switch up from the ordinary life routine. But when I did a bit of research online, I actually discovered that not ALL vacations make us happy. Things like stressful planning, being over […]

In the past 15 years, Honolulu’s Chinatown Arts District has undergone a remarkable transformation and revitalization. Once the seediest part of town, Chinatown is now a vibrant arts community, teeming with adventuresome artists, restaurateurs, and bar owners. It has become a popular destination, no longer a place to be avoided. Among the many bars, galleries, […]

In Hawaii there are a number of yearly phenomenon that herald the arrival. Though summer doesn’t officially begin for another couple of weeks, we are already seeing that, unofficially, summer is here. Obviously, school is out, the days are getting longer (until summer actually starts), and the South Shore has begun fielding swells from the […]

Kauai is a small, quiet island, but there are plenty of things to do. In fact, Kauai landmarks are some of the most unique and exclusive sights in all of Hawaii (maybe the world!). So today we wanted to guide you through a journey through the Garden Isle. This journey takes you from the dry […]

Spring is in full swing and the warmer Hawaiian weather is upon us. Already we’re seeing temperatures in the mid 80’s with a humidity level in the low 70’s, and the trades have died down just enough to give everyone in Hawaii a taste of summer’s humid climate. There are a variety of ways to […]

During the winter months, or more accurately from November through March, Oahu’s North Shore gets top billing as the center of the surfing universe. And rightly so. But at the other end of Earth’s orbit, during the summer months, Oahu’s South Shore quietly lights up with swell without attracting the many hundreds of mainland and […]

With all the tropical juices, infused vodkas and exotic garnishes inundating the Hawaii drink scene, some vacationers might be asking, “Where’s a good place to get a glass of wine around here?” Drinks with dinner don’t always have to fall under the hard liquor category. In fact, many more people are starting to enjoy a […]