Despite the name, Lanikai Juice can be found in two other areas of Oahu. There’s one on the North Shore, as well as another in Kahala. Both are a spin off of the original Lanikai Juice, located right in the heart of Kailua. That means, if you’re craving a smoothie or an acai bowl, you…

Lanikai Juice has always been our go-to spot after spending the day in the sun, sand and surf. Just minutes from Lanikai Beach, the shop is known for its high-quality smoothies and fresh acai bowls. They’ve gotten so popular that, at almost any time of day, the small shop will be packed with thirsty customers.…

Nearly 100 years old, the Halekulani is located in Waikiki and remains true to its name; House befitting Heaven a slice of legacy, culture, quality and service set within Hawaii’s most popular travel destination. As of July 2012, Halekulani has undergone a multi-million dollar enovation and we’re here to take a peek at some of…

No trip to the North Shore could be complete without a stop at the Macadamia Nut Farm outlet. For the last 10 years visitors have been treated to everything Macadamia at this fun store near Kualoa Ranch on Kameameaha Hughway. Everything you can imagine and more made with Macadamia can be found here and all…

There’s a little European-style bakery in the quaint Manoa community called Fendu Boulangerie. A boulangerie is a place that sells bread; fresh-baked bread made of all sorts of ingredients. Fendu, however, breaks that mold by also selling brick-oven pizzas, gourmet sandwiches and petite pastries. But it’s still the delicious aroma of baking bread that usually…

It was a case of the whodunit at the Moana Hotel, where a famous American murder mystery took place more than a century ago. Although the mystery of who killed Jane Stanford remains unsolved, it’s still a fascinating part of the hotel’s history that continues to be shared with guests today. ​Jane co-founded Stanford University,…

Cinnamon’s Restaurant puts a unique twist on pancakes. Serving more than just an original short stack, the eatery entices hungry customers with pancakes inspired by actual cakes, like red velvet, carrot and guava chiffon. And ever since putting the two together, these menu items have been literally selling like hot cakes! Cinnamon’s has been part…

Over the past decade, farmers markets have taken the “Buy Local” mantra by storm. In Hawaii, there’s at least one market a day on each of the major islands. In fact, it seems there are more and more markets being added to the list every other month. Here’s an updated list of farmers markets on…

There’s more to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel than its rosy-pink facade. The world-class luxury resort in Waikiki has become an icon of Hawaii’s glory days and a destination of choice for the rich and famous. Guests back-then voyaged for days by sea, bringing more than luggage. They stayed for a considerable period of time, making…

Have you met the First Lady of Waikiki? A veil of classiness drapes over her sleek white facade, like the gentle morning rays over a quiet Waikiki. Although she’s more than 110 years old, there’s still a youthfulness about her that continues to play a significant role in Hawaii’s history to date. As the very…

Menehune Food Mart may not look like much from the outside. The greyish-blue shop sits discreetly alongside Kauai’s main road and has a subtle tinge of red dirt covering its faded exterior. The words MENEHUNE FOOD MART stretch across the front in plain red lettering. Typical laid-back, low-key Kauai style. Driving by, most would mistaken…