Hawaii Vacation Blog

Kauai has a love affair with Elvis Presley. He wasn’t just the King of Rock ‘n Roll; to them, he was (and still is) the King of Kauai – that slick-haired hunk who stole women’s hearts with his swag and made them swoon with every knee shake and hip sway. Today’s no different. Mention the […]

No one wants to spend their vacation being sick, but that’s oftentimes what happens when traveling. Airports and airplanes are filled with germs and viruses that get recycled with the air and multiply in the warm conditions. About 63-percent of travelers get sick, according to a national travel survey by Rx for Travel Health. While […]

Everyone knows to plan for rainfall when they visit Kauai. But did you know that it’s home to one of the wettest places on Earth? Mount Waialeale is a lush region in Kauai and one of our favorite Hawaii mountains. Today we’re talking all about this emerald wonder and how you can see it for […]

What do you think the shape of Molokai resembles? Some say it looks like a wooden shoe, while others think the island resembles a fish. I think the fish one seems more plausible; wooden shoes were sooo yesterday’s fashion. If you get a chance to see Molokai from outer space (or on Google Earth), then […]

Flying to Hawaii to escape the bone-chilling, negative-degree weather back home? Hawaii winter is by far much warmer than anywhere on the mainland, and if you’re looking for something fun to do (well that’s a no-brainer), then I have the perfect activity for you. It’s sure to bring out the kid in you or maybe […]

Wondering about Aunty Hawaii, and why you’ll hear so many locals call people Uncle & Aunty? You’ve come to the right place! Aunty & Uncle in Hawaii In Hawaii, everybody is everyone’s uncle or aunty or sistah or bruddah. Not necessarily in a blood-related way but in a way that’s more a sign of respect […]

Just several months ago, the Honolulu Zoo welcomed baby Pumbaas into the world; now, they’ve got little Simbas running around. Three precious lion cubs came into the world this weekend, continuing the Circle of Life at the zoo. The deliveries went smoothly, according to officials, and lasted just a couple hours. This is actually the […]

Planning to photograph big waves on the North Shore? Then think long, l o n g e r, l o n g e s t ! Winter in the islands means residents and visitors stand shoulder-to-shoulder to see giant waves at legendary spots like, Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay. And when the best of surfing […]

Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay aren’t the only places to see big-wave surfing in Hawaii. Hop over to Maui’s North Shore, and you’ll see what we’re talking about – specifically to a place called “Jaws.” The deepwater reef break is known for its ferocious waves that are rumored to reach heights of up to 120-feet […]

The Honolulu Marathon is a big deal. It’s among the largest in the world, as well as one of the most popular for visiting runners to take part in. Japan, however, tops the list every year with the most participants from abroad. Of the 30,898 marathon participants this year (the most since 1997), more than […]

Surely, like most everywhere else, Hawaii has a lot of rocks. But there’s a certain “Black Rock” on Maui that sticks out from the others. One that not only serves as an island attraction but also as an important part of the Hawaiian culture. Black Rock is a rocky outcrop at the north end of […]

“Aloha kakahiaka, means good morning to you!” That’s a verse from a sweet morning melody many of us learned while growing up in Hawaii. And I thought it’d be the perfect way to help our readers remember this beautiful Hawaiian way of saying, “good morning!” Because I’m not about to sing it, this video should […]