Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

Tomorrow marks another year passed since the fatal 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. In remembrance of the thousands killed that day, the city of Honolulu created a small memorial in front of Honolulu Hale just a few months after the 2001 attacks. Today, it continues to be a place of remembrance for locals and […]

The all-important question when planning a vacation to Hawaii; do all-inclusive Hawaii resorts actually exist? The truth is, no. It’s a myth when hotels and online travel companies say they can book you an all-inclusive resort in Hawaii because you can never (never) walk away from a hotel or resort after a 14-day vacation with […]

The Hawaiian word for dolphin is naia; in Japanese, it’s iruka. They roam the oceans of the world, dancing in the waves and sharing their lovable spirit with all who cross their path. They’re not only given different names, but they’re given myths, legends and folklore, showing how important dolphins have become to certain cultures […]

Do you know where the phrase, “Once in a blue moon,” comes from? It comes from the unusual occurrence of having two full moons in one month; hence, the phrase is used to mean rare or seldom. Look to the skies this Friday (Aug. 31, 2012) for an actual blue moon – the last one […]

Only in the laid-back nature of Kauai would lawn chairs be used for passengers waiting for the bus. It’s what I love about the island; no fancy bells or whistles to get things running the right way. Except for maybe the colorful flowers hand-painted on every bus stop bench, everything about the bus is simple, […]

Forget about that kayak tour to Kailua’s Mokulua Islands or the guided bus ride from town to these sandy windward beaches; a ban on commercial activity at Kailua and Kalama beach parks has taken immediate effect yesterday after Honolulu’s city council overrode the mayor’s veto of Bill 11. Kayak tours, like this one shown paddling […]

Don’t be alarmed if your clothes get stained by Kauai’s infamous red dirt. Consider it an island souvenir from your Hawaii vacation on the Garden Isle, where the deep red dirt covers roadways, sidewalks, buildings and cars; it even makes its way into the ocean and rivers during heavy rainfall. Kauai has become known for […]

It’s a common question from visitors and even locals: exactly how big is the Big Island of Hawaii? After all, it must be pretty sizable to earn a name like that, right? Let’s take a look at what makes this “big island” so big.  Big Island Size With more than 4,000 square miles of land […]

Do you know the origins of the Hawaii island’s names? Each of the eight major islands in Hawaii has a fascinating history that resulted in their unique names and nicknames. Learn about them here before your next adventure in the islands.  Hawaii – “The Big Island” Hawaii Island often confuses first-time visitors who aren’t familiar […]

A wedding in Hawaii is like having a wedding and a vacation in one trip. You can plan for the big day while also detailing out the rest of your stay on the islands, and you can design and create your own Hawaii wedding package exactly to your liking. If you’re on a budget, but […]

Hawaii’s state flag flies proudly throughout the islands at many locations, including government buildings, private homes and schools. And with today being Hawaiian Flag Day (July 31), I thought it appropriate to delve deeper into its history. First off, the flag is commonly recognized by eight red/white/blue stripes, to represent the eight major islands, and […]

Top travel destinations in the world: Hawaii and Mexico, among others. And although we can’t deny the fun time you’ll have with tequila, limes, and a rim of salt, we’re here to tell you that comparing an all-inclusive Hawaii vacation to an all-inclusive Mexico one is a huge no-no. Not just for your sake, but […]