Helping you plan your vacation in Paradise
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 […]
June and Wayne Farmer came to Hawaii in July to cruise on the NCL Pride of America. Instead of lounging on the beach sipping Mai Tais, the Farmers opted for more adventure on their Hawaii trip and went fishing while in Kona. The Blue Marlin they caught was 9 ft, 2 inches and weighed […]
What can be better than spending the holidays in Paradise? Not too much. Just ask the Wilkins Family, from Palmdale California, who recently spoiled themselves for ten days in a Deluxe Oceanview room at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa.
"We had an absolutely fabulous trip. It could not have been better. It did […]
If you’re coming to Hawaii for the first time, you’re probably asking yourself "Where can I go for the most ‘authentic’ Hawaiian luau?"
The term lu`au was first used by the Pacific Commercial Advertiser to refer to a "Hawaiian feast, named for the taro tops always served at one." The ancient Hawaiians actually […]
Cruising is an excellent and economical way to experience several of the Hawaiian Islands without having to hassle with arranging accommodations, inter-island transportation, meals, and so on.
When searching for cruise fares, the original price you see on a promotion, such as $899/person, usually doesn’t include government taxes. Government taxes are around 6%, so if […]