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University Stress Relief: Rejuvenate Your Mind with a Hawaii Vacation

University life is a whirlwind of lectures, assignments, exams, and social events. It’s a period filled with growth and challenges, but it can also be…

Hawaii Hidden Gem: Military Golf Courses on Oahu

Many veterans and active duty military are quick to book a tee time at the Military Golf Courses on Oahu. But did you know there…

Waikiki’s freshest seafood at Duke’s Waikiki

Duke’s Waikiki is one of Oahu’s most iconic attractions. It’s more than just an attraction, though, and it offers some of the most affordable and…

Breaking down Hawaii vacation rental numbers

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has released its statistics for December 2019 Oahu vacation rental units. The numbers suggest that Oahu’s crackdown on illegal vacation rentals…

Vacationing During the Rainy Season in Hawaii? Go Local!

Even if you’re vacationing during the rainy season in Hawaii, you’ll likely still be able to enjoy a good amount of sunshine. Still, a rainy…

Great news for Hawaii bird watching

Several endangered and at-risk native Hawaiian bird populations are rebounding thanks to the efforts of government agencies, nonprofits, rigorous scientific research, and volunteer efforts. Hawaii…

Oahu’s best farm-to-table at Merriman’s

Merriman’s Restaurant at Ward Villages in Kakaako is the latest iteration of visionary chef and restauranteur Peter Merriman’s commitment to locally sourced meats, seafood and…

Oahu leads US, world in plastics ban pollution fight

Honolulu has joined leaders in the United States and around the world in the fight against pollution and climate change. A single-use plastics ban was…

Why winter in Hawaii is the best: waves, whales and weather

Hawaii is famous around the world for its perennial sunshine and warm weather. Even in winter, the weather is generally mild. But for those of…

Why your monk seal selfie may harm it.

We’ve written about Hawaiian monk seal encounters on this blog before. We’ve always encouraged visitors and residents alike to respect monk seals’ space, in the…

Learn to Foil Surf in Hawaii

Foil surfing continues to grow in popularity around the world, spawning an offshoot of the surfing industry that is attracting more and more water sports…