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Kakaako Mural art enlivens the area

As Kakaako continues to gentrify and grow skyward, the entire zip code has become known for its Kakaako murals, an ad-hoc gallery of large scale…

A tragic legend in Manoa Valley

The beauty of Manoa Valley and the Manoa Falls hiking trail are no secret. Much lesser known is an old Hawaiian legend about the area….

Sky Waikiki’s Rooftop Aloha Life Cocktail Menu Shines

Sky Waikiki, Hawaii’s most refined rooftop restaurant, lounge, and nightclub has become a favorite destination for Honolulu’s young professionals. It now features the Aloha Life…

Owls in Hawaii? “Who” knew?

It may come as a surprise to many Hawaii visitors that the islands are home to a of owl. Owls in Hawaii are rare to…

Our Official Ranking of the Top 5 Waikiki Beach Restaurants

The other night, my sweet husband took me out for a special Valentine’s Day dinner at one of our favorite Waikiki Beach Restaurants. This took…

Makapu’u Lighthouse: A History

Since improvements were completed in 2015, the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail has become one of the most popular hiking destinations on Oahu. It is also historically…

Hiking Through Kauai’s Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve

When discussing Hawaii’s geographical features, Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve and its swampland is probably not the first thing to come to mind. But just as the…

Rainy Roads on Oahu

There is a decades-old cliché about and among Oahu drivers that when it even drizzles, people forget how to drive on Oahu’s rainy roads. It’s…

Sports Fandom in Hawaii

After what was arguably the most exciting Super Bowl in NFL history, it’s interesting to take a look at Hawaii’s unique culture of Hawaii sports…

Don’t Leave Fido at Home! Pet-Friendly Hotels in Hawaii

Have you noticed more and more people prefer to travel with their pets these days? It’s true — today’s pet-owners are less likely to leave their…

Poipu is paradise!

With its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, is the jewel of Kauai’s Sunshine Coast. Poipu offers much more than languid resort living…