Hawaii Vacation Blog

Honeymooning to Hawaii is popular for a variety of reasons; it’s tropical and warm, within the United States, a relatively short flight away, romantic, and offers tons of activities for new couples to enjoy each other’s company with. Planning a honeymoon to Hawaii is even better if you can do it all-inclusively. This way, you […]

Only in the islands will you find such an overwhelming spirit of Aloha. It was a feeling that flowed throughout a quaint Chinatown club this weekend, as dozens gathered for a much-anticipated show. My sister and I were among the other “Kinerds” who came to watch YouTube sensation Kina Grannis perform for the first time […]

I was recently invited to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) in Laie on Oahu’s north shore, for a press tour, for the chance to experience all that this landmark has to offer. Over the extensive two-day tour I came away with a lot of new things to share, as well as a sense of how […]

You may be surprised to know, that as luxurious and costly as a cruise to Hawaii may sound, it’s actually quite affordable. In reality, most times it’s even more affordable than flying! And the best part about taking a cruise to Hawaii is that you visit at least five different destinations, without the hassle of […]

For some of the best views of Oahu’s southern shores, go to Kewalo Basin Harbor. I like to post up at the end of the jetty and pretend I’m sitting in the middle of the ocean. But it’s usually pretty busy with surfers leaping into the water or fishermen reeling in a big one, so, […]

Sushi is a big part of Hawaii cuisine. A lot of this is thanks to the islands’ proximity to the ocean and their Japanese influences. Plus, people in Hawaii love rice.  But Hawaii sushi has a personality all its own. And while most won’t be the “authentic” sushi many foodies revere, it’s a unique experience […]

A rare ocean creature has found a home at the Waikiki Aquarium, and it looks a lot like a swimming piece of candy. The peppermint angelfish (Centyropyge boylei) is the only one of its kind on display at a public aquarium. And unlike the seasonal peppermint candies we enjoy during the holidays, this peppermint can […]

Don’t let travel agencies fool you with the catch phrase, “All-inclusive Hawaii vacation packages” because it’s not worth your time or money. And your vacation package certainly won’t be all-inclusive. But if you book the right way, through the right company, you can actually save on your vacation with all-inclusive packages. However, the travel agencies […]

On a typical Sunday morning in Chinatown, you’ll see people tugging their carts of fresh produce and speciality items, store owners moving busily about their compact spaces and clouds of deliciously-smelling steam wafting from various manapua shops and cutleries. This past Sunday, however, it was the floral shop owners who kept the busiest, restocking their […]

Hawaii Island’s Keokea Beach Park is a great place to visit if you’re traveling along the island’s northern coastline.  It has restrooms and picnic tables, making it a great place to stop after seeing Pololu Valley.  While this isn’t a popular tourist destination or glistening sandy shoreline, there is a lot to love about this […]

Some people just can’t stand spam, while others eat canned meat on a daily. And if you’re like our Bruce Fisher, you’ve entered the jamming world of spam a little later in life only to find out it ‘ain’t half as bad. I’m not one of those die-hard spammers but rather an occasional spammy, who […]

Kids can’t resist it, and adults never regret doing it – there’s something quite liberating about swinging to and fro on those hanging banyan tree roots. And although they’re not native to our islands, they’re definitely an appealing part of our landscape and history. A giant banyan near the aquarium is one of many throughout […]