What’s On the Menu? Traditional Hawaiian Christmas Dinner

Roasted turkey, stuffing, spiral ham, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole: that’s a traditional Christmas dinner, right? Wrong! In Hawaii, we have our version of Christmas dinner, and it’s called the Christmas ! Here’s a look at some of the traditional foods locals devour during a Hawaiian Christmas Dinner: Want to try some of these…

Read More

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Hawaii

We may not have a white Christmas in Hawaii, but here in the State, we have PLENTY Christmas spirit! For visitors, that means lots of things to do if you want to put a little “jingle” in your vacation.  So, here’s a look at the top 10 ways to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii: 1. Hawaii Bowl: The…

Read More

The Best Scuba Diving in Hawaii for Beginners

You’re ready to “take the plunge” and scuba dive in Hawaii, but you’re still a beginner. No problem – we have you covered! Today, we’re revealing the best scuba diving in Hawaii for beginners! We’ve also got a few tips to help make the most of your scuba excursion along with some jaw-dropping photos that…

Read More

What and When Are Hawaii’s Seasons?

If you live anywhere besides the tropics (and most of you probably do), identifying the four seasons is pretty easy. Not so if you live in Hawaii. In fact, we don’t really have four “seasons” at all. Instead, we have two different weather patterns: summer and winter. Although each season varies a bit in precipitation,…

Read More

5 Reasons Hawaii is the Healthiest State in the U.S.

Hands down, Hawaii is one of the best places on Earth to live and visit. But, did you know it’s also a great place to stay healthy? According to Ozmosi, a healthcare company, Hawaii is the healthiest state in the US in 2023. Hawaii has a score of 79.40 out of 100 “Hawaii’s top ranking as the healthiest…

Read More

What Does Chris Hemsworth Have To Do with Hawaii?

The main islands of Hawaii has a long and deep connection to Hollywood (think The Descendants, Aloha, 50 First Dates, etc.), but, now, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are getting a shot at stardom. That’s because they play a starring role in a new, short documentary film called “Lightning Strikes Twice,” which is the real-life sequel…

Read More

Where Can I Find “Odd” Colored Hawaii Beaches?

Did you know that the sand on Hawaii beaches can be white, yellow, black, red, or even green? Yep, just like the rainbow you’ll see after a morning drizzle here in Hawaii, our sand can be just as colorful. But, to find it, you’ll need to know where to look. Black Sand Beaches: If you’re…

Read More

Why Buy Pearl Harbor Museum Tickets in Advance?

Read along to learn about the process and importance of buying Pearl Harbor Museum tickets in advance.  Pearl Harbor is the number one visitor destination in Hawaii for a reason: what happened here has incredible historical significance. When Japan bombed the battleships stationed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7th, 1941, America’s response would change the…

Read More

5 Tips for the Seasick-Free Whale Watching in Hawaii

If you’re like me, just the THOUGHT of being on a boat for more than a milli-second seems like a daunting task. Why? Like so many others, I get seasick. So, whenever I can, I avoid boats altogether. But, in Hawaii, there’s no better way to view whales than from a boat. So, what’s a…

Read More