Hawaii Vacation Blog

“ …No work ’til Monday. Doo be doo, doo doo be, doo be doo be doo!” There’s no denying this song has a nice ring to it. Made popular by Hawaii singer Kimo Kahoano in the early ‘80s, “Aloha Friday” is cheery and upbeat, and for good reason – it celebrates the end of a […]

Is media mogul Oprah Winfrey really planning on making Hawaii her home? That’s what several websites have been saying. Oprah joked about starting an organic farm on Maui if her Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) doesn’t do well.Oprah gets a similarly stunning view of upcountry Maui and even a few roaming horse of her own. She […]

Manoa Cliff Trail is a fantastic Honolulu hike, and when you continue onto Pauoa Flats, you’re rewarded with stunning views (and a good workout!) But learn from our recent mistakes at this Hawaii hiking trail, and make sure you time your adventure right! Manoa Cliff Trail Quick Facts Difficulty Level: Moderate Distance: 4 miles round […]

Most Hawaii hikes take adventurers high up into the mountains, where a panoramic view awaits – satiating their optical cravings for a tropical Paradise. After the much needed visual refuel, you should consider filling your tummies before the long downhill trek. Apple bananas are common finds for Hawaiian hikes. It’s most likely that you have […]

Poke, poke, poke! For the first time this weekend, we’ll find out what qualifies as the best poke in the islands. Amateurs and professional chefs will slice, dice and spice the favorite Hawaii food for the first annual Keauhou Poke Contest this Sunday. You’ll probably see a dish similar to this poke variation on Sunday. […]

OOSHA OOSHA OOSHA Ahh, the sounds of mochi getting pounded to a sticky ricey-dough pulp. And even more exciting than hearing the OOSHA OOSHA OOSHA’s is watching them OOSHA OOSHA OOSHA! Mochi-tsuki (mochi pounding) is a traditional Japanese activity that made its way to Hawaii and is believed to bring in good fortune for the […]

While you may not find a rabbit-in-a-hat or the rubber band man at Magic Island, you will discover something comparable to that level of hocus pocus; say, out-of-this-world sunsets, enchanted lovers and a mystical nation of power walking people. That pretty much sums up Magic Island, which is not so much an “island” but rather […]

Cromwell Beach was once a locals-only hangout, a secret place tucked away not far from Waikiki. Today, it has become a popular stomping ground for tourists and locals alike. And though it’s no longer a hidden gem, it’s still one of our favorite places to visit on Oahu.  Cromwell’s Cove Kaalawai Beach, often called Cromwell […]

Hawaii may be currently under a Brown Water Advisory, but that didn’t keep these guys from wetting their gills; something many people in Hawaii have been itching to do since the bad weather (including golf-ball sized hail and two twisters near the Mokulua islands) hit this week. As rapper Eazy-E might have put it: “Cruisin’ […]

What appears to be a garden of stones near the Waikiki police substation is actually much more than that. Surfers, swimmers, paddlers and beach-goers walk by the fenced-off area every day, oftentimes not even noticing it. But upon closer inspection, they would see plaques at the base of the stones with a short moolelo (legend) […]

When heavy rains hit the islands, surrounding waters can turn from tropical aqua blue to Mississippi brown in several hours. It may not be the color of choice for visitors, or anyone for that matter, which is why the state often issues Brown Water Advisories to prevent people from going into storm water runoff. This […]

Just minutes from Ala Moana Shopping Center, a stretch of more shops and eateries can be found on Keeaumoku Street. You’ll see tourists and locals crowding both sides of the busy straightaway at almost all hours of the day. Although they’re up to their elbows with shopping bags, it’s obvious they follow the mantra, “Shop […]