Hawaii Vacation Blog

It’s difficult to imagine that the lush, green rolling hills at Kakaako Waterfront Park used to be mounds of smelly trash. Until the late 1980s, Kakaako served as a municipal landfill; today it’s a place for picnics, barbecues, bodysurfing and – of course – hill sliding. Kakaako Waterfront is known for its forever-rolling hills. Like […]

As one of the liveliest places in Hawaii, Honolulu offers some incredible places for hotel accommodations for visitors. This city is also rich is culture, history, nightlife, daytime activity, and a lifestyle that isn’t found anywhere else in the United States. Not to mention the world renown Waikiki beach sits just beyond the skyscrapers of […]

Every town has its all-in-one venue. Denver has the Pepsi Center while L.A. has the STAPLES Center. In Honolulu, it’s the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, which hosts everything from farmers markets to expos to concerts. But what distinguishes the Blaisdell – as it’s more commonly called – from other worldly venues? Well, Elvis Presley, of […]

Today, let’s visit one of Oahu’s largest and oldest parks: Kapiolani Park. This Waikiki treasure sits at the base of Diamond Head, and it’s a great place to check out during your Hawaii Vacation.  The History of Kapiolani Park In 1877, King David Kalākaua offered 200 acres of greenspace as a park and fairgrounds. He […]

If you’re looking for a freshwater pool to swim in, then Waimano Falls has just that. Unfortunately, it’s far from Waikiki. But if you have a rental car or can finagle one from a friend, then consider taking the drive out to Pearl City. Not only because of the beautiful waterfall and pool but because […]

For years, Liliha Bakery has been a famous Hawaii landmark. This little bakery and restaurant nestled in the heart of Honolulu’s Liliha neighborhood is famous for coco puffs, but there’s lots of other great food to try here too. And now, Liliha Bakery Waikiki is bringing its coco puffs and other delicious treats to Hawaii’s […]

Maui is one of the most popular travel destinations within Hawaii. Why? Because its beautiful, relaxing, unique, and offers visitors a wide variety of things to do. Many folks who travel to Hawaii have an affinity with Maui, swearing that it is the best island out of the whole chain. While we may agree, we […]

Spending any time in Hawaii may cause you to ask an age-old question: What’s in SPAM?  This canned food is sold and eaten across the world, but it’s especially popular in Hawaii, where you can find an assortment of dishes featuring it. But if you’re wondering what’s inside the colorful tin cans, we’ll first look […]

It’s Wine Down Wednesday, and you know what that means…A toast to getting halfway through the week with a nice glass of some pinot noir or merlot or both. But if you’re on vacation, then everyday in the island should be wrapped up with some wine. You’ll find wine on almost any restaurant’s menu; at […]

Now that you’ve made Fido’s Hawaiian dream vacation come true, it’s time to deck him out in proper Aloha attire. Get him a doggie aloha shirt or maybe even a bling blingin’ Hawaii-themed collar and leash set. The Hawaii Doggie Bakery & Gift Shop in Honolulu has been dressing up our furry friends (both locals […]

The hike up Kuliouou Ridge Trail will surely kick your butt. It may be only 2.5 miles to the top, but it’s an intense climb that will no doubt get your heart racing just a couple minutes into the hike.  It’s one of my favorite hikes on Oahu. It meanders through several different terrains and […]

Oftentimes, a song can trigger old memories or feelings we unknowingly had; whether joyful, somber or unchanging, the revelations can be very telling for us. A Hawaiian steel guitar’s silky tone and smooth bravado have that capability and take us back to the “vintage Waikiki days,” a time that many may associate with those dashboard […]