When you come to Hawaii, you probably imagine spending the lion’s share of your days in your bathing suit, going from one ocean activity to another. But, there may be days (or at least, hours) when a land activity sounds like just what the doctor ordered. After all, variety is the spice of life, right?!…

A Hawaii vacation is a serious investment, for most travelers. And, let me tell you — it’s worth it! But, you don’t want to take chances with your money, especially if the vacation you’re planning is complicated, with multiple components. In our last blog, we discussed why you should — or shouldn’t — purchase travel insurance. Here, we’ll…

Although Hawaii seems to beckon its fair share of honeymooners, retirees, and parents looking to reconnect as a couple, Hawaii really IS a great place to bring children of all ages. And lots activities around the islands are ideal for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. When it comes to ocean activities, however,…

I’m not what you would call an “avid” golfer, but my husband is and so are many, many people here in Hawaii. And, who can blame them? We have nearly perfect golf weather year-round and are home to some of the best golf courses in the world. On that note, I’ve been thinking about taking…

When you imagine a relaxing vacation to Hawaii, I bet you picture yourself getting MORE sleep, not less! So, why did the Center for Disease Control (CDC) rank Hawaii LAST when it comes to amount of sleep in its latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report? I have a few ideas, which echo some of the…

Am I getting really old — or does it seem like last summer just happened!? Summer 2015 was definitely a summer to remember, that’s for sure! There were 14 named storms last hurricane season, eight developed into hurricanes, and five major hurricanes that developed out of the eight. Bottom line? It was one heck of a…

Just imagine you’re taking a tour of , minding your own business, when all of a sudden “OUCH!” You’ve fallen and broken a tooth. What to do!? You’re away from home AND your family dentist. And the pain is getting worse… If you encounter a dental emergency in Hawaii, don’t panic. There are many Hawaii…

Old habits die hard in Hawaii! That’s what some state officials are finding out, after ‘love locks’ recently started re-appearing on an East Oahu landmark. According to Hawaii News Now, the state and volunteers are trying to stop couples from leaving ‘love locks’ at the summit lookout of the Lighthouse Trail, ever since the tokens of…

If you’ve ever been to Hawaii (or ever seen a Hawaii-themed film), you’ve probably seen women wearing the traditonal (pronounced moo-oo moo-oo). Young women love the more modern, tailored muumuu, while our (elders) tend to prefer the more loosely-fitted kind. But, women in Hawaii love to wear these typically-floral printed dresses that have been around…

Here in Hawaii, we love our (elders)! So it should be no surprise that Hawaii is the perfect place for seniors to vacation and relax. But, there are a few things to keep in mind if you’re bringing aging parents or anyone over the age of 65 or so to Hawaii. To help you out,…

Chances are, when you envision your upcoming visit to Hawaii, you don’t picture yourself in an Emergency Room being treated for dehydration. But, dehydration in Hawaii is a real danger, especially for visitors who aren’t used to spending the entire day outdoors. Why? For one thing, we have abundant sunshine and typically dry weather (or…