Hawaii Vacation Blog

Hawaii has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, many of which are secluded gems that require hiking and care to visit. But many adventurous visitors may wonder if they can go to Kaihalulu Beach, also called Red Sand Beach, in Maui.  We think the correct question to ask is: should you go to Red […]

Every holiday season, the streets of Lihue light up with colorful floats and festive spirits. Thousands of glowing yuletide arrangements hanging ever-so decoratively along the buildings and landscaping twinkle in a rhythmic beat, as beautiful Christmas carols swell into the expanse of the warm night sky. Tandem surfing Mr. and Mrs. C. The annual Festival […]

Imagine visiting Honolulu in the 1920s and 30s, among a ship full of passengers just as eager to reach this dream destination. The vessel set sail a couple weeks prior, and still the energy levels are up. You look around to see ladies deep in conversation, kids still gripping their suitcases with excitement – when […]

Kauai Kookie is one of the most creative kookie kompanies in Hawaii. They put a unique spin on typical cookie recipes, using local ingredients and lots of love and aloha. And if not shown through their cookies, the family-own business shares the joy of a classic favorite with a warm welcome to their Hanapēpē factory […]

Today, let’s visit Mokuleia Beach, one of Oahu’s most scenic and secluded beaches. Mokuleia Beach Seclusion.  That’s the best word to describe one of my favorite places in Hawaii, where a long stretch of sandy beach goes untouched for miles and miles. The clear, blue waters are just as pristine. And if you’re lucky, you’ll […]

Call it the midnight munchies or just plain hunger, but sometimes that pang in your stomach hits when most everyone is asleep – including the cooks! So where do you go when you’re up late in Hawaii in search of some food to fix your hunger funk? I’d start with your hotel first. Most have […]

Big Island residents are used to chit chatting over topics of snow and lava; after all, it’s these phenomenons that make the island one of the most amazing places on Earth. But it’s not often that the island’s first snowfall happens around the same time the lava meets the sea – like it did recently, […]

It’s as much of a tradition on Thanksgiving as turkey and usually leaves you pinned to the couch in a horizontal position, snoring. The kanak attack – otherwise known as siesta – is that instance after eating a plateful of grub when…BAM! A wave of sleepiness hits, and your fighting to keep your drooping eyes […]

Have you ever had that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach after losing something valuable? Or, even worse, getting something stolen? Unfortunately, there are no universal lost and found Hawaii offers. After all, the islands aren’t an amusement park or massive resort. But, depending on where you lost your item (or items), there […]

We knew renting from an “affordable car rental company” would be a gamble. With a website boasting a daily rate of $12.95, we figured it’d be one of those “get what you pay for” scenarios. And boy, were we right, as we quickly realized why these cars are nicknamed rent-a-wrecks. Let me preface this by […]

My search for the best pineapple fried rice began a few years ago when our favorite Thai restaurant in Manoa closed for good. They had, hands-down, the best pineapple fried rice in Hawaii because it never skimped on the “goodies” and always had the perfect blend of sweet and saltiness. Definitely one of my comfort […]

There’s nothing like the privacy of a charming bed and breakfast to round out your dream vacation. Hawaii B&B’s take you out of the city and into the peace-and-quiet of a secluded beach or a tropical forest. Because these quaint cottages offer a more private getaway than most corporate hotel chains, it’s no wonder more […]