The Hawaii Vacation Blog | Insider perspective from Hawaii Locals

Hawaii visit inspires and motivates

Are you motivated to visit Hawaii? We know people love Hawaii, and a new study confirms that Hawaii is a top incentive travel destination. Hawaii…

Hawaii Malasada in Three Steps

Vacationers and locals agree: a Hawaii malasada is the ultimate treat. A malasada is a pastry treat, similar to a donut without a hole. It…

How Christmas came to Hawaii

The first Christian missionaries in Hawaii were Puritan and carried with them their distaste for Christmas celebrations. Captain Cook first sighted the islands of Oahu…

I Ran With the Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park!

(…. Well, Actually, I Walked Where They Ran – But I Did Do It!) The Kualoa Ranch has been owned by the same family for…

Finding Tranquility at Kauai Hindu Monastery

Calm and grounded tranquility spiral up my body and mind once I step foot on the tropical soil of the Kauai Hindu Monastery. The monastery,…

How to See Blow Holes in Hawaii

Blow Holes – a natural phenomenon. In Hawaii, you may hear one before you see it. As waves splash against a rocky coastline, water spurts…

Kalua Pig – A Hawaii Tradition

If you’ve spent any time in Hawaii, you’ve heard of Kalua Pig. This local food is a staple at most parties, luau, and restaurants. But…

Visiting Laie Hawaii Temple

The Laie Hawaii Temple is a sight to behold on Oahu’s windward coast. The imposing white temple stands between the green mountains and blue ocean,…

Snorkeling in Poipu on Kauai

Snorkeling is something anyone can do to enjoy Hawaii’s waters; it doesn’t matter what age you are or how athletic you are. At the very…

Aloha Shirts Capture the Spirit of Hawaii

On their recent Hawaii vacation, my folks really enjoyed going to the Hilo Hattie store in Lihue, Kauai. Boasting Hawaii’s largest selection of Hawaiian fashion,…