If you have asthma or any type of respiratory condition, you may have been postponing your trip to Hawaii because of the infamous “vog.” Vog in Hawaii is “volcano fog,” air pollution that results when sulfur dioxide and other gases and particles emitted by an erupting volcano react with oxygen and moisture in the presence…

As some of you may know, I’m the proud Mom of three children who are still young enough to dine off the kids menu at most restaurants. But, what’s REALLY great is finding restaurants where my kids eat FREE! If you’re a budget-conscious traveler (or just like to save a buck), you probably appreciate a…

OK–show of hands: Who out there loves to snorkel in Hawaii? (I’m assuming all hands went up) Next question: Who out there loves to snorkel in Hawaii BUT hates those uncomfortable mouthpieces? (I’m thinking a lot of hands went up again) It seems some ingenious entrepreneur in Hawaii has found a way to incorporate the…

It’s hurricane season in Hawaii, and the 2016 season is in full-swing. In fact, currently, we’re watching Tropical Storm Darby, as it approaches Hawaii Island and Maui County. “A direct impact on the Big Island and Maui is a distinct possibility this weekend,” forecasters at the Central Pacific Hurricane Center told the Honolulu Star Advertiser.…

We’ve all heard of the parking nightmares that are part of daily life in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. But, in Honolulu? Yep, sometimes I have to remember we live on an island, and there’s only so much space available (plus, Honolulu is the 12th largest city in the U.S.). Add to that…

This weekend, all three of my children are playing happily (I assume) at Wet n’ Wild, the popular water park in Hawaii located on Oahu. But, what about visitors? Should you take the time (and spend the money) to visit our Oahu water park? We’ve done a little research, and here are a few reasons…

Have you ever “people-watched” in Waikiki? If you take a moment to scan the beaches, you’ll likely see more than one Hawaii visitor with the tell-tale sunburn marks of a first-timer. I can’t help but cringe every time I see it — it’s gotta hurt! Chances are, those sunburn victims underestimated the power of the Hawaii…

Just because you bring your children on your Hawaii vacation doesn’t mean you can’t still have a romantic date night in paradise! But, what are two romance-starved parents to do if they didn’t bring a babysitter along? The answer? Tap-into one of the many Hawaii babysitting services, and enjoy a night-out knowing your children are…

After a long flight to Hawaii from across the ocean, you can bet you’re ready for a bathroom break. But, what happens when your service dog needs a potty break, too? At the Honolulu Airport, you have to take your service dog outside the terminal, even if you’re just changing planes to a neighbor island.…