Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

If you’re like most of us, you associate the term, “Dengue Fever,” with a far-off, remote land. Probably somewhere near Africa. Nowhere near Hawaii. But, that’s not necessarily the case, at least this year. So far, Dengue Fever has been confirmed on the Big Island, and officials are scrambling to eradicate the disease before it […]

Picture it: You land in Hawaii, get-off your plane, and head to the rental car counter. When the agent asks if you want a lockbox in which to hide your car key while you’re out-and-about, you say, “yes,” right? Wrong. Turns out, Honolulu police are noticing a spike in car thefts, and they blame lockboxes […]

A while back, I wrote a post about the essentials you’ll need when packing for Hawaii. But, what about the items you WON’T need? Many visitors make the mistake of packing items they’ll never use during their visit. Or, they pay the extra baggage fees to bring items they can simply buy here (inexpensively, I […]

Hawaii may have some of the best weather and beaches in the world, but let’s face the facts: Many visitors come to Hawaii to check out the amazing scenery they’ve seen when watching Hawaii Five-O! If you’re a fan of the show, you’ve no doubt noticed that Oahu is an important “cast member,” and typically has a […]

If you’re searching for a destination where you can experience Native Hawaiian culture, enjoy wide-open spaces, and take advantage of scenic beauty and enticing adventures, then Molokai is the place for you. You won’t find skyscrapers or stoplights on Molokai (and you’ll only find about 7,000 people living there), but you WILL find friendly people, […]

New bikini? Check Comfortable Flip Flops? Check Good book for the plane? Check. If you’re coming to Hawaii and have your packing list all ready to go, good for you! But, read this list of ten things “I wish I’d packed for Hawaii” BEFORE you zup-up your suitcase! 1. A light jacket: You need a jacket in Hawaii? It’s […]

Located just nine miles from Maui, Lanai seems like a world-away from the hustle-and-bustle of modern city-life. The smallest inhabited island in Hawaii has no stoplights, and only thirty miles of its roads are paved. Only three hotels reside on what was once called The Pineapple Island. If you want to escape and relax, you won’t find a […]

If you’re traveling to Hawaii with children, you’ll likely be doing some pretty adventurous stuff. And, when kids have adventures, there’s always the risk of injury. But, when you’re on vacation, you may not have the luxury of time to seek treatment for a fracture or injury. Even if an Emergency Room provides immediate treatment, […]

If forecasters are correct, this year’s El Nino weather event in Hawaii could be a surfer’s dream, but a oceanfront property-owner’s nightmare. That’s because big surf associated with the climate pattern may bring monster surf to Hawaii, among other big changes. What is El Nino? According to forecasters, this year’s El Nino weather event may […]

Hawaii is one of the most welcoming visitor destinations in the world, and, when you’re here, you’re part of our ohana (family). But, if you REALLY want to blend-in like a Hawaii local, try-out some of these popular Hawaiian words and phrases. Even if you don’t pronounce them just right, you’ll still get an “A” […]

You’ve gathered the family for a fun day out-and-about in Hawaii, only to be side-tracked at an attraction because, oops, you forgot to bring money for parking! Don’t fret—here’s a breakdown of some of the most popular visitor attractions and associated parking fees. Oahu: Bay Nature Reserve: $1.00/car (one entry only); fee is refundable if car exits […]

Today we’re offering a brief Kauai travel guide that’s perfect for anyone planning a visit to “The Garden Isle.”  Lush valleys, deep canyons, and jagged cliffs – this extraordinary landscape that decorates the island of Kauai. And it’s the reason behind its nickname, “The Garden Isle.”  Visitors to the oldest and northernmost island in the […]