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A Day of Adventure at Poipu Beach
Want to see one of America’s Best Beaches? Poipu Beach on Kauai is often ranked as a top destination, and for good reason. But will…
The Seven Natural Wonders of Hawaii
Mount Everest, The Matterhorn, The Meteor Crater, Victoria Falls, Ayers Rock, The Great Barrier Reef, and The Grand Canyon; they’re the seven Natural Wonders of…
About Hawaii’s Trade Winds
Undoubtedly, you’ve heard tales of Hawaii’s heavenly climate, often attributed to the enchanting “gentle trade winds,” a phrase as ubiquitous as “white sand beaches,” “swaying…
Hawaii’s Secret (and not so secret)Beaches
Most people considering a visit to Hawaii know we have a lot of beaches here. Our six major islands all are completely rimmed with beaches,…
Hawaii’s Rubber Slippers
You may know them as “flip-flops” or as my Australian mates call them “thongs,” but here in Hawaii we wear “rubber slippers.” Living on an…
Primo Beer Back in the 808 State
Back in the 1960’s the local brew to drink in Hawaii was Primo Beer. About ten years ago, the beer was discontinued when parent company…
A Brief History of Merrie Monarch Hawaii
Merrie Monarch Hawaii is basically the Olympics of hula. This week-long prestigious hula competition occurs each year in Hilo, putting the Big Island town on…
Duke Kahanamoku – Hawaiian Surfing Legend
Driving in the bustle of downtown Honolulu, it is hard to imagine over 100 years ago one of the best watermen on the planet lived…
Hawaii Shave Ice – Fun Local Tradition
On the mainland they are called “snow cones,” in Puerto Rico “piragua” but here in Hawaii we know it as “shave ice.” This is one…
Exploring Manoa Valley
Exploring Manoa Valley is a must-do when visiting Oahu. Manoa is a residential valley neighborhood. It is approximately 3 miles inland from downtown, close to…
Mai Tai Magic?
I started out on a quest for the history behind Hawaii’s magical Mai Tai. This popular rum and fruit juice concoction has two very interesting…
The Hawaiian Lei — A Custom of Aloha
One of the great things about visiting Hawaii is that someone will give you a flower lei. They smell nice and are beautiful, but do…