Hawaii Vacation Blog

The state seal on the mauka side of the Hawaii State Capitol building.

The sounds of Hawaii come from all over the islands. You’ll hear it in the calm of the ocean, in the majesty of the mountains and in the gentle breeze of the tropical tradewinds. But nothing shares the spirt of Aloha better than Mele Hawaii, or Hawaiian music. Kumu Alan Akaka performing with his music […]

Located on Kauai’s south shore, Brennecke’s Beach is one of the island’s smaller beaches tucked away at the eastern end of Poipu Beach Park. It’s like the little sister of this world-famous beach next door, whose small stretch of sand can easily be seen from the main roadway. Brennecke Beach has something for everyone. Despite […]

Do you know the origins of the Hawaii island’s names? Each of the eight major islands in Hawaii has a fascinating history that resulted in their unique names and nicknames. Learn about them here before your next adventure in the islands.  Hawaii – “The Big Island” Hawaii Island often confuses first-time visitors who aren’t familiar […]

A wedding in Hawaii is like having a wedding and a vacation in one trip. You can plan for the big day while also detailing out the rest of your stay on the islands, and you can design and create your own Hawaii wedding package exactly to your liking. If you’re on a budget, but […]

If you’re looking to tie the knot in Hawaii, then you’re probably looking into a beach wedding venue. Destination weddings in Hawaii have become increasingly popular due to the locations accessibility, accommodations, and desirable atmosphere, and what’s not to love? A beach wedding is ideal for many couples because it represents themes; relaxation, the outdoors, […]

Hawaii’s state flag flies proudly throughout the islands at many locations, including government buildings, private homes and schools. And with today being Hawaiian Flag Day (July 31), I thought it appropriate to delve deeper into its history. First off, the flag is commonly recognized by eight red/white/blue stripes, to represent the eight major islands, and […]

Top travel destinations in the world: Hawaii and Mexico, among others. And although we can’t deny the fun time you’ll have with tequila, limes, and a rim of salt, we’re here to tell you that comparing an all-inclusive Hawaii vacation to an all-inclusive Mexico one is a huge no-no. Not just for your sake, but […]

You may notice the lack of Hawaii billboards, but you won’t miss them!  When driving down Hawaii roadways, there’s no need to worry about those massive advertisements getting in between you and the view of the ocean. Hawaii is one of four states that ban billboards (Alaska, Maine, and Vermont are the other states). So, […]

If you’ve been here on a Hawaii Vacation, then we hope (fingers crossed) that you’ve sampled a Malasada. These Portuguese balls of dough are deep-fried in oil and rolled in granulated sugar, much like a donut, but minus the hole. They are warm, sugary, cinnamon-rolled and fried to perfection, and can be found at many […]

Talking about the weather is usually chit chat but not when you visit Hilo! This windward area gets more than its fair share of rain but is all the more beautiful because of it. My recent visit to the Big Island gave me the opportunity to stay on the Hilo again which was nice because […]

Hawaii Five-0 fans know to ask for the “Five-0 Rainbow” when they go to Waiola Shave Ice. The lilikoi, lychee, and cotton candy combo became an official flavor after Kamekona (Taylor Wily) offered it to the show’s three main characters during a first-season episode. In fact, Waiola became a recurring name in Five-0 that continues […]