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Sky Waikiki’s Rooftop Aloha Life Cocktail Menu Shines
Sky Waikiki, Hawaii’s most refined rooftop restaurant, lounge, and nightclub has become a favorite destination for Honolulu’s young professionals. It now features the Aloha Life Cocktail Menu. Located on the roof of the Waikiki Business Plaza at the corner of Seaside and Kalakaua in the heart of Waikiki, Sky Waikiki has become the go-to spot…
Read MoreOwls in Hawaii? “Who” knew?
It may come as a surprise to many Hawaii visitors that the islands are home to a of owl. Owls in Hawaii are rare to see. The native is unusual among owl species in that it is a diurnal, or daytime, hunter. Known commonly as the Hawaiian Short-Eared Owl, its scientific name is Asio flammeus…
Read MoreMakapu’u Lighthouse: A History
Since improvements were completed in 2015, the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail has become one of the most popular hiking destinations on Oahu. It is also historically significant. Improvements to the area include much-needed additional parking and the paving of the original path. Located at the very tip of southeast Oahu, the is ideal for novice hikers…
Read MoreHiking Through Kauai’s Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve
When discussing Hawaii’s geographical features, Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve and its swampland is probably not the first thing to come to mind. But just as the islands are home to most of the planet’s climate zones, they’re also home to a wide range of Earth’s ecosystems. From barren deserts to grasslands to tropical rainforests, Hawaii is…
Read MoreRainy Roads on Oahu
There is a decades-old cliché about and among Oahu drivers that when it even drizzles, people forget how to drive on Oahu’s rainy roads. It’s actually a fair assessment. But as Oahu gets pelted with heavy rains this week, it’s also important to note why many drivers become more timid on the roads. We’re used…
Read MoreSports Fandom in Hawaii
After what was arguably the most exciting Super Bowl in NFL history, it’s interesting to take a look at Hawaii’s unique culture of Hawaii sports fans and fandom. Our geographical isolation out here in the Pacific makes it impractical, if not impossible to field a major-league sports franchise. There have been professional games played here.…
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