Hawaii Dream Vacations by Abby

Kaua’i, the "Garden Isle," is truly a preserved tropical paradise where the feeling of aloha is felt all throughout the island.Opportunities for fun are virtually endless.  Below are my personal favorite ways to spend time on this magical island.
Explore the Na Pali Coast
The northern coast of the island is lined with steep cliffs rising as […]

The island of Oahu is known as the "Gathering Place" and with a population of just under 900,000 people, this is the most populated and developed of the Hawaiian Islands.  This is the island that I live on and love, and I think Oahu doesn’t get enough credit sometimes because so many people just […]

Dorthy, Christina, and Eric Beckwith, from Idaho Falls, Idaho, recently returned from a 9-night vacation in May to the Big Island and Kaua’i.  Dorthy was kind enough to share some of the many wonderful pictures from their trip and memories that will last a lifetime.
On the Big Island, they stayed their first three nights […]

"Working with Abby for our family vacation was a blessing. We did not require to change the package she suggested at all.  With the wonderful accommodations at the Resort Quest Waikiki Beach Tower, we were in heaven. We had an awesome view from our terrace balcony right on Waikiki beach. Abby did […]

The Stutzman family, from Redmond, Oregon, recently returned from a multi-island vacation to the Big Island and Maui.  On the Big Island, they stayed in a 2-bedroom/3-bath townhouse condo with views of Mauna Kea and the ocean.  On Maui, they ended their vacation in luxury at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
"We had […]

Traveling all the way from Ohio, Mary Hrib, Leslie Sullivan, and Kristi Jaschek recently returned from a fun-filled multi-island vacation to Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.  Here’s what Mary had to say about their trip:
"My friends and I really enjoyed working with Abby on our multi-island trip.  She coordinated flights from several locations on […]

Maui, the "Magic Isle," has been voted the "Best Pacific Island" by readers of the Conde Nast Traveler magazine for 16 years in a row, and it’s easy to see why.  Maui has something for everyone - whether you’re looking to sip Mai Tais on a beautiful white sand beach, hike into a dormant […]

June 6th - 8th, 2008
The Pan Pacific Festival Matsuri is an annual festival which demonstrates and promotes cultural exchanges in the songs, dances and traditions of people living in Japan, Hawaii, and the Pacific Basin .  This yearly event is a "must-see" if you’ll be in Hawaii or a great reason to come […]

If you’re going to be in Hawaii, or need another excuse to come visit, be sure to check out some of the following upcoming cultural events and activities to make your visit even more memorable:
Maui

International Festival of Canoes: May 10th - 31st
Maui Film Festival: June 11th to 15th

Oahu

Hawai’i Romance Festival: May 2nd- 11th
29th Annual Pan-Pacific […]

Just last month, Norwegian Cruise Line had three ships offering cruises throughout Hawaii.  This month there are two, and as of May, there will only be one: the Pride of America.
The Norwegian Cruise Line ships are the only ships with home ports in Hawaii - the cruises depart Honolulu Harbor and return to Honolulu.  The […]