The Big Island is becoming an increasingly popular destination for many Hawaii visitors, and it’s not hard to tell why. Hawaii (it’s real name) has a diverse landscape, the state’s only active volcano, and a culture that is unique and welcoming. The Big Island also has a multitude of adaptive activities, accessible hotels, and friendly…

Oahu is called “The Gathering Place” for a reason. It’s the third largest island, but home to the vast majority of the state’s population. In fact, the population of Oahu is 950,000, and the state’s population is 1.3 million.l Part of the magic of Oahu is the dichotomy between the ancient and the modern—the island…

Lots of travelers who come to Hawaii are anxious to see what the state offers off the beaten tourist-path. But, visiting “local” neighborhoods to check-out how residents live, eat, and recreate may soon come at a price. A new bill under consideration by the City Council would require permits to park in certain residential areas,…

If you don’t plan to rent a car for your , you don’t have to limit your outings to those within walking distance. Instead, consider renting a moped, scooter, or three-wheeled car to get you where you need to go. They’re affordable, easy to maneuver (mostly), and can help you avoid Oahu traffic, which could…

Of all the places you’d like to visit while on vacation in Hawaii, there’s one place better left off your must-see list: the hospital. However, for thousands of tourists every year, an unexpected hospital stay turns up on their travel agendas. In fact, according to the Hawaii Dept. of Health, 68 non-residents die every year in…

If your Hawaii vacation includes a trip to the Big Island, you may want to stay tuned to the latest controversy involving the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea. That’s because protests against the telescope closed the Mauna Kea visitor center last week, and further protests could jeopardize the visitor center’s hours of…

Considering the rich history to be discovered along highway Route 99 (also known as Kamehameha Highway), from in Central and on Oahu’s North Shore, it comes as no surprise that a company named Route 99 (reminiscent of Route 66 in the heartland of the mainland) specializing in Hawaiian lifestyle caps and headwear, has become so…

Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle,” and for good reason. It is the oldest of the major Hawaiian Islands, the northernmost and westernmost in the island chain, and its rich, red volcanic soil is ideal for growing a staggering number of food items. Sugar and pineapple were the main crops on Kauai for many…

The single most important landmark for Hawaii’s economy isn’t a tourist attraction. Not really, anyway. Aside from the cruise ships that disgorge wobbly passengers at Aloha Tower, Honolulu Harbor is Hawaii’s shipping center, a sort of belly button, or piko, that connects our state to the rest of the world. Because well over 80% of…

Let’s face it. There is a whole lot that can go wrong when you’re traveling abroad. Weather delays and cancelled flights. Mechanical problems. Teething babies. High airfares. With so much beyond our control, savvy travelers know that taking care of the things we do have control over is our only defense against those forces that,…

For most Waikiki visitors, the jagged ridgeline of Manoa Valley is merely the pleasant green backdrop of a vacation in paradise. But Manoa offers treasures of its own, far from the rolling surf and deep in an almost impossibly lush forest. For residents who live or work in Waikiki, the Manoa ridgeline is as familiar…