Posts by AlohaBruce
Moku Nui: The Ultimate Kayak Destination
I have a friend from the mainland visiting me this week, and the number one thing that she wanted to do was go kayaking. I had just the place in mind. We drove to Kailua Beach Adventures in Kailua, rented a kayak, and paddled to Moku Nui, one of the Mokulua Islands off the coast…
Read MoreSee Dolphins in their natural habitat on a Dolphin Watch Eco Tour
I recently had one of the best days I’ve ever had in Hawaii on board a Dolphin Watch cruise through . Since I work for Hawaii Aloha Travel, I was invited to be a guest of Dolphin Star during one of their cruises to learn more about it. I had never been dolphin watching, so…
Read MoreStatue of Hawaiian music icon in Waikiki
Art in many different forms can be found practically everywhere you look in Hawaii. , community theater, festivals, paintings, photography, music, sculpture, and more play a vital role in Hawaiian culture. And you can’t miss it. When you come to Hawaii, you will find many works of art in the Honolulu Art Museum and the Hawaii…
Read MoreThe Kona Coffee Story: The History and Future of Hawaii Coffee
You’ve probably heard about Kona coffee in Hawaii. When you come to Hawaii, drinking a cup of locally sourced brew is a must-do. But what exactly is Kona coffee, and why is it so different from other types of coffee? Let’s learn all about this delicious beverage and why it has become so synonymous with…
Read More38th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival to take place June 9-11
Hawaii is truly different from any other tropical island that you could vacation on. Set in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, one of the things that I love most about living in Hawaii is the diverse cultures that you find here. From the food to the festivals to the customs, I have learned so…
Read MoreEverything you need to know before hiking Lulumahu Falls
Over the weekend, my friends and I hiked to Lulumahu Falls, a 50-foot waterfall in Honolulu. About a 2.5-mile round trip, it was the perfect hike to do on a Sunday morning. I had never heard of this popular hike before a few weeks ago, so this was my first time on this trail. Even…
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