The Shaka, It’s How Locals Say Hi
As soon as you arrive in the islands on your Hawaii vacation, you’ll see it: Locals gesturing to each other with their thumbs and pinkies…
Harry Kalas and Les Keiter Both Cherished in Hawaii
In a strange coincidence, two highly respected sports announcers recently died just a day apart. Both had close ties to Hawaii; both had close ties…
Be Sure to Try Dim Sum on Your Hawaii Vacation
Dim sum has become a celebrated culinary tradition in Hawaii, reflecting the state’s multicultural Asian influence. Chinese immigrants brought dim sum to Hawaii in the…
Visit Chinatown on Hawaii Vacation for Diverse Food and Many Things To Do & Buy
Some time back we wrote about Downtown Honolulu’s emerging Arts District, an area where art galleries, theaters and urbane restaurants now are attracting sophisticated residents…
Visit Chinatown on Hawaii Vacation for Diverse Food and Many Things To Do & Buy
Some time back we wrote about Downtown Honolulu’s emerging Arts District, an area where art galleries, theaters and urbane restaurants now are attracting sophisticated residents…
Tips to Avoid Parking Problem on Your Hawaii Vacation
There are good reasons for renting a car on your Hawaii vacation. Even if you are part of a group that provides transportation to and…
Hawaii’s Water Ranked Best Quality in the World!
When on vacation in Hawaii don’t be afraid to drink the water. There are lots of vacation destinations that come with built-in cautions about water…
Who Are the Top Singers in Hawaii Today?
There surely will be evenings during your Hawaii vacation when cocktails, a nice dinner and then some good music will seem like a good idea….
A Very Interesting Historical Attraction For Your Hawaii Vacation
It sounds like a kids’ game today, but in Ancient Hawaii, when kapu (taboos) were the law of the land, it was a desperate race…
A Pineapple Oasis In A Hawaiian Luau
If you’re very fortunate, you’ll be invited to a private luau at the home of a kamaaina family, people whose families have lived in the…
See Petroglyphs On Your Hawaii Vacation
When they become aware of Hawaii’s petroglyphs during their vacations, visitors often ask us if petroglyphs are “like hieroglyphics.” Well, not exactly. The difference is…
Will You Encounter Pot on Your Hawaii Vacation?
### UPDATE March 8, 2016 ### “Pot Tourism” is a real travel industry niche, and Hawaii laws have yet to catch up with the statistically…