Hawaii Vacation Blog

The great migration to Hawaii has begun for the ocean’s most acrobatic whales – the humpback whales (or Kohala in Hawaiian). Between November and March, more than half of the world’s humpbacks travel from their fertile Alaskan feeding grounds to the warm Hawaiian waters, where they mate, give birth and nurse their young. This year, […]

The road to Polihale on Kauai’s western shores has its good side and bad side. The good usually means a smooth-sailing drive to the white sand oasis, with minimal bumps and bounce. The bad, however, sends passengers rocketing to the roof of their car with each pothole seeming to get bigger by the mile. I’d […]

“You can never have too much Aloha!” And by that, Wahiawa-born Michael Paz means 365 days of it. Everyday for almost a year, he’s been spreading the island spirit through his creativity as a graphic designer; making an ALOHA-themed graphic on the daily has become as routine as brushing his teeth. In fact, it’s become […]

Many people dream of visiting the beautiful islands of Hawaii, saving up their entire lives to make that dream a reality. Of course, it’s never a guarantee, but the tantalizing thoughts of tan lines, sandy hair and a cool ocean breeze make it all worth it. The story of one man’s dream to visit Hawaii. […]

After the recent buzz among staff and visitors, the Honolulu Zoo decided not to implement its newest attraction after all – alcohol. The proposal to sell beer and wine during weekend lunch hours at the African Savannah area received mixed reactions from the community last month. Because of this, the zoo withdrew its application for […]

There’s no doubt that the Honolulu Farmers’ Market has all its bases covered when it comes to fresh, locally-grown and locally-made goods. For the past three years, its growing list of family farms, street food vendors and food artisans has continued to out do other markets in town, becoming one of the largest Oahu has. […]

There’s nothing like a cold beverage to quench your thirst on these windless, voggy days. It had become my mission this weekend on the North Shore, to find something refreshing, a smoothie even. But it took some searching. We drove from Velzyland to Haleiwa and realized there weren’t many options. Until we got to Waialua […]

Although Hawaii’s thousands of miles from the next U.S. state, it’s still somehow proud owner of an interstate freeway. This version, however, is different from what you might be thinking of. Instead of linking drivers from one state to another, the 16-mile H-3 Freeway connects Oahu cities – from Kaneohe to Halawa. It’s become a […]

On to the next mouth-watering chapter of Japanese sweet treats found in Hawaii… Manju! It’s the buttery cousin to those globs of gooey goodness, better known as mochi, and has become an equally satisfying way to sweeten up life’s palate. Like mochi, manju is also a cake-like pastry made with glutinous rice paste; a few […]

You might have heard about a popular landmark on Maui called Dragon’s Teeth. This spot on Maui’s western shoreline is steeped in history and is a meaningful place for Native Hawaiians.  Let’s learn all about it and discover the beauty of Makaluapuna Point – Maui’s Dragontooth.  Where is Dragon’s Teeth on Maui Dragon’s Teeth is […]

Though Hawaii Five-0 went off the air several years ago, there is still a high demand to see its filming locations. After all, for 10 years the hit CBS drama brought viewers into the most beautiful parts of Hawaii. Now these viewers want to know where is Hawaii Five 0 filmed.  Steve’s Home A swooping […]

You wouldn’t expect it, but Hawaii has its own broadway-esque mini culture just minutes from Waikiki at the Diamond Head Theatre. Thespian enthusiasts gather for playwright productions, and all are melting over the current hit, Funny Girl. Be prepared to get your hearts stolen by Kaiser High grad Isabelle Decauwert’s beautiful voice. Nearly 50 years […]