The only reason I’d imagine visitors wanting to stay on the west side of Oahu would be to get away from the city. It’s more than 45 miles from Waikiki (about an hour of driving one-way), so it’s likely you’ll want to do things on that side of the island. Makaha is probably the farthest…

It only makes sense for Hawaii to have a center dedicated to nature. Surrounded by thriving rain forests and verdant valleys, the islands have a natural beauty that can be explored at a fingertips reach. The Hawaii Nature Center captures the islands’ affinity for nature and – since the 1980s, has become a hub of…

Every year, painters set up their easels throughout Maui’s scenic landscapes, and capture the beauty of the island with just a paintbrush. It’s part of the annual Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational that features 25 professional plein air (outdoor) painters from throughout the nation, including Hawaii. The weeklong event allows visitors to see the Valley…

What do you think the shape of Molokai resembles? Some say it looks like a wooden shoe, while others think the island resembles a fish. I think the fish one seems more plausible; wooden shoes were sooo yesterday’s fashion. If you get a chance to see Molokai from outer space (or on Google Earth), then…

Hele mai! Come! Take a drive along the rocky coast of Oahu’s southeast shorelines, where there’s a surprise waiting around each bend in the road. Swim with tropical fish or go from “here to eternity” at a very popular cove. Or, simply take in the surrounding beauty, as you leave the city behind and venture…

Although Hawaii’s thousands of miles from the next U.S. state, it’s still somehow proud owner of an interstate freeway. This version, however, is different from what you might be thinking of. Instead of linking drivers from one state to another, the 16-mile H-3 Freeway connects Oahu cities – from Kaneohe to Halawa. It’s become a…