Hawaii Vacation Blog

For many, travel inspires the desire to make the experience permanent. No longer the exclusive province of sailors and convicts, or so tattoos have been stigmatized in polite society in the past, tattoo art is an increasingly popular way to do that. They are an ancient Hawaiian and Polynesian tradition, a physical and ritual symbol […]

Begun in London, England back in the early nineties, it is a response to a demand for decent dining in a pub environment. It has since grown and spread around the world. The movement is so new that the word itself is not recognized by a word processing spell check. [no_feature]Located at Ward Centers, between […]

[no_feature]Waikiki visitors have myriad entertainment options, and face no shortage of kitschy, charming ensembles warbling out classic Hawaiian songs or slogging through classic rock standards. But if you’re looking for something more unique than aloha-clad elevator music or the billionth cover of “Margaritaville,” there are four solo singer/songwriters that play regularly, at a variety of […]

Everyone knows the obvious things to bring for their vacation to Hawaii. Things to wear like a bathing suit, walking shoes, sunglasses, maybe an oversized beach bag, a camera. But what about those little Accessories for your Hawaii Vacation you wouldn’t think to bring? Like those small items that go unnoticed, but might really help […]

If you’re visiting Hawaii, you’ve got to spend time in Haleiwa Town. This coastal area has the ultimate North Shore, small-town vibes. So step into a slower way of life and come with us to Haleiwa, home to big-wave surfing, famous shrimp trucks, and a laid-back lifestyle.  Where is Haleiwa Haleiwa town is on Oahu’s […]

The island of Oahu is home to a handful of the most famous and iconic surf breaks in the world. The Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, Makaha, Ala Moana Bowls, and Queen’s Beach are among the most photographed and recognizable breaks anywhere. However, I grew up along the shores of southeast Oahu, a region […]

Oahu’s North Shore food trucks have become nearly as famous as the area’s big-wave surfing and laid-back vibes. If you’ve ever driven to the North Shore of Oahu, I’m sure you’ve noticed the trucks scattered along the side of the highway, stretching from Haleiwa to Kualoa Ranch. Lunch trucks are some of the most popular […]

Wondering about Rosanne Barr and her Hawaii farm? The TV star owns a 40-acre macadamia nut farm on the Big Island. It has over 4,000 trees, so it’s a pretty big operation! The farm had its own Lifetime reality television series called “Roseanne’s Nuts.”  Rosanne Barr’s Hawaii farm is an organic macadamia nut farm in […]

Known as the country of Oahu (and opposite of ‘Town’ a.k.a Honolulu), Haleiwa is a quaint little place on the north shore with a history in the sugar cane plantation industry of the 1900’s. The word Haleiwa means ‘house of the frigate bird’ in Hawaiian and today the town’s architecture still resembles the early 1900s, […]

Hawaii is an incredibly popular tourist destination, and many people strive to not only vacation in the Islands, but make repeat trips back. Because Hawaii is comprised of eight islands, four of which are popular to visit, it takes a few trips back and forth to really gain an overall experience of Hawaii. But this […]

A recent hike I did on a narrow rocky trail in Makiki got me thinking a lot about the etiquette of hiking. For instance, who stops to let the other person pass by when you reach a tight spot on the path? Or when do you pull off to the side and let hikers that […]

Kauai, the oldest island within Hawaii’s chain, is known for its relaxed, quiet, and relatively unpopulated beaches. Fifty miles of white sand adorn this garden isle, giving visitors a wide variety to choose from. But with so many options, and so little time, how do you pick or even prioritize which beach to spend your […]