http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:47:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One thing I always get asked by tourists is, "Where is a great place to watch a Hawaiian Sunset here on Maui?"  I always reply to them that the BEST locations for watching sunsets here are South Maui (Kihei/Wailea/Makena), Upcountry Maui (Kula/Makawao/Pukalani/Ulupalakua/Keokea/Haiku/Paia) and the West Side (Lahaina/Ka'anapali/Napili/Kapalua/Olowalu), and if you ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/19/sunset-watching-on-maui/ Hawaii enhances every cuisine it encounters, but the really interesting dishes are created in the cultural stew that originates on these islands.  This week finds me explaining a "Loco Moco" to international visitors.  It is a staple on breakfast menus in Hawaii, with each restaurant boasting its own variation. I was ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/18/loco-moco-crazy-good-breakfast/ The Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa on the Kona coast of Hawaiis Big Island recently announced plans to begin in-room enhancements at the 521-room, 22 acre oceanfront resort. During the first phase, nearly two-thirds of the guest rooms will receive new carpeting, 37-inch flat screen panel televisions, and fresh wall ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/17/sheraton-keauhou-plans-revitalization/ Colorful sails skimmed across the water in Kaneohe Bay this weekend as the racing season got underway.  Two different races were taking place near one spot, making it appear as though the boats were running into one another.  They were taking slightly different patterns in their ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/16/hawaii-sailing-season-is-underway/ Oahu The Maile Sky Court is extending their introductory Special City View  for just $76 per night with FREE upgrade based on availability! Valid now through-6/30/10. The Miramar at Waikiki is offering Superior rooms from $79 per night from now through 05/23/10. The  Waikiki Resort has a new Surf Special with ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/15/hawaii-hotel-deals-for-the-week-of-march-15-2010/ As clocks change this weekend, many parts of the globe look for signs of spring -- some anxious for a relief from winter, others dreading the advent of hot summers.  My family in Texas holds on to the cool weather for as long as possible, while the Kansas kin have ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/12/signs-of-spring-in-hawaii/ Ok a ton of questions I get daily are, "Where are the BEST beaches here on Maui and have life guards?"  I answer mostly Kamaole Beach Parks 1-3, Ka'anapali Beach, Black Rock, Kanaha Beach Park, Baldwin Beach Park, Ho'okipa Beach Park, and Makena State Park Beach.  These beaches are beautiful ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/11/beaches-on-maui/   "Hawaii: it's not just for honeymoons anymore" (or once-in-a-lifetime trips).  That's my slogan of the day.  Although a Hawai vacation may well change your life, you needn't put it on a bucket list of things to be done once before you die.  Hawaii is way too special to hoard like ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/09/hawaii-too-delightful-to-delay/ Here's another reason to book your Hawaii cruise now. Norwegian Cruise line announced today that as a result of "unprecedented year-to-date increases in bookings" they will be raising the price on the Pride of America 7% on April 2, 2010. This comes as no surprise because we have seen an ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/09/price-hike-for-hawaii-cruise-in-april/ If your Hawaii vacation includes visiting the island of Oahu, chances are you'll be visiting the Pali Lookout. It's part of the Nuuanu Pali state park and is located at the very top of the Pali Highway which connects the East and West side of the island. You'll find spectacular ... http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2010/03/09/once-free-pali-lookout-now-has-parking-fee-for-visitors/