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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…
Kualoa Ranch: Discovering Moli’i Fishpond
Kualoa Ranch is located on the northeastern side of Oahu in the countryside, less than an hour from Honolulu. The ranch terrain varies from rainforests…
Molokai is truely “the Friendly Island”
Molokai, known as the “Friendly Island,” is home to the second-biggest cattle ranch in the islands and was a longtime haven for lepers before the…
Respecting Monk Seals when visitng Hawaii’s beaches
With Makana, the monk seal who treats Hookipa as her vacation retreat, back on the north shore beach again, marine mammal officials are reminding the…
Doing a Hawaii Honeymoon “split”
I was recently asked to contribute to a article for a major travel magazine in which I was asked to recommend a “dream honeymoon” for…
Why Booking Hawaii Vacations Needs a Personal Touch!
The title is really to get your attention. After doing the podcast “Over Shopping the Internet,” I felt the need to vent a little bit…
Common Airline Comfort Tips For Hawaii
Making your flight to Hawaii more pleasant involves a few simple steps, many of which are recommended by airlines. Consider chewing gum, yawning, or sucking…
Free or Almost Free Things to Do in Hawaii
Looking for cheap and free things to do in Hawaii? You’re in luck! While lots of activities here can be pricey, there is plenty to…