Posts by Aloha
Poipu is paradise!
With its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, is the jewel of Kauai’s Sunshine Coast. Poipu offers much more than languid resort living and fruity cocktails. Although it is now primarily a vacation destination, the area has a rich cultural and historical legacy. That history is what has shaped Hawaii into what we…
Read MoreWaimea, Hawaii Island – Cowboy Country
At an elevation of a half-mile above sea level (2,667 feet), Island is somewhere between heaven and earth. It’s vast, rolling pastures and stands of whispering ironwood pines are unlike any other landscape on the “Big Island”. is steeped in native Hawaiian history and culture and a cowboy, or “” tradition that dates back to…
Read MoreHawaii’s King Tides bring in the New Year
Increasing King Tides in Hawaii concern residents and officials. Here’s what you need to know about them. 2018 got off to an interesting start with the arrival of the King tides. These tides are rare, and they bring the highest tides of the year. 2017 was a rare year, with an unusual number of very…
Read More8 Questions To Ask Before Booking Rooms at Hawaii Hotels
Imagine you’ve just settled-in for a restful night during your first trip to Hawaii. Can you already hear the surf in the background!? Then, imagine the soothing sound of the ocean is drowned-out by the loud “clink” of the elevator — no restful night for you! All of this, of course, could have been avoided if…
Read MoreWhat Are the Wizard Stones in Waikiki?
I’m always on the lookout for cool things to do in Hawaii (and write about them, too), but it’s not often I come across a site or event I’ve never heard of before — until now! I’m talking about the Wizard Stones in Waikiki, four healing stones that sit in the heart of Waikiki. Yes, healing…
Read MoreHonolulu’s “biki” bike-share grows
Honolulu has joined the ranks of world cities that have implemented a bike share program. The program is called “Biki” (like wiki, get it?), and there are 100 bicycle stations in Honolulu, spanning the urban corridor from Kalihi to Waikiki. It is a new mode of transportation, and one that is being embraced by residents…
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