Exploring Waianae Coast on your Oahu Hawaii Vacation
There’s a part of Hawaii that very few tourists ever experience: Waianae on the westernmost edge of Oahu. We recently took a ride out to…
Moanalua Golf Course: A Day at Hawaii’s Oldest Course
Are you looking for a historical and scenic experience while golfing in Hawaii? Moanalua Golf Course is in a gorgeous location in Honolulu, and it’s…
Old Hawaii Sugarcane Plantations are home to fun Adventures
Back in the turn-of-the-century, the majority of the irrigation ditches used to distribute water to the sugar cane fields were built by Japanese immigrants. These…
5 Tips for Visiting the Hawaii Polynesian Cultural Center Luau
I recently went to the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time in a couple years. The visit reminded me of some things I’d like…
7 Things to Learn About the Duke Kahanamoku Statue
You can’t visit Waikiki without seeing the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. This festive and welcoming sculpture stands tall at the shores of Waikiki, honoring the famous…
You Won’t Get a Curse If You Bring These Back From Hawaii
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you should really think about bringing something unique back to remember your trip. In previous posts we’ve discussed…
Ad Man Made Longs a Part of Our Day
JAMES WINPENNY III • 1935-2009 By Erika Engle Reposted from The Star Bulletin POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 14, 2009 Longtime advertising man Jim Winpenny…
You’ll See Lots of Tattoos When You Visit Hawaii
More and more people are wearing tattoos these days, all over the world. The social stigma is far less than it’s been over the years,…
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…