Maybe you’re traveling to Hawaii with small children and need to find beaches that provide safe swimming. Or perhaps you’re not a strong swimmer yourself and prefer calm conditions in which to enjoy the ocean. Whatever your reason, finding the right beach can be the difference between enjoying a peaceful day frolicking in the ocean and…

Even if you’re not traveling to the islands with small children in-tow, it’s still a good idea to seek-out a beach that comes equipped with Hawaii lifeguards (you can never be TOO safe in our waters). And, it’s a good idea to know how they can help, if or when you have an ocean emergency.…

It’s hard to imagine there’s anything more beautiful than some of Hawaii’s above-ground landscapes. But, below the surface of the ocean, you’ll find an entirely different world — just as beautiful (perhaps even more so) with caves, caverns, and undersea lava tubes, all for you to explore. For those who are proficient scuba divers, exploring some…

What sport combines the graceful, spiritual experience of surfing with the upper-body toning benefits of paddling? Stand-up paddle boarding, of course! When you visit Hawaii, you’ll see stand-up paddle boarders just about everywhere. But, some places are certainly more ideal than others — you’re looking for calm, flat water if you’re a beginner. So, we’ve put…

On the backside of iconic Diamond Head is East Honolulu and Maunalua Bay. Scarcely as well-known as its glamorous neighbor Mamala Bay (home to Waikiki Beach, the Honolulu waterfront and Pearl Harbor), Maunalua Bay begins at Blackpoint, a small, jutting peninsula crusted with elaborate, million dollar homes. Maunalua Bay is comprised of about 8 miles…

Last night my husband and I were taking a nighttime stroll down Ke Iki beach on the North Shore, when all of a sudden our footsteps in the sand lit up with sparks of blue/green light. Every foot or so a small glow flickered, each one glinting up from the wet, dark sand like a…