Hawaii Vacation Blog

Have you ever wondered: When do sharks know humans are in the water? How do they sense their prey? How small is the smallest Hawaii shark? Anytime you jump in the ocean surrounding Hawaii, you’re sharing the water with sharks. So, it’s important you know as much about them as possible. Here are 12 Hawaii […]

As he usually does every Christmas holiday, President Obama chose to come back to his roots here in Hawaii. I always love to hear about where he goes — what kinds of things can impress the President?! This year, President Obama chose to visit one of my favorite places, Shangri La, Center for Islamic Arts and […]

I was in line at Long’s this afternoon and noticed a sweet older lady buying some mochi — and, that immediately tipped-off the cashier, who asked her if she’s doing that for New Years. It made me realize something I love so much about this place — we really are a melting pot of traditions. […]

There are few things more spectacular than seeing flowing lava from an active volcano on the Big Island in Hawaii. BUT, if you suffer from asthma or other lung issues, you MAY want to reconsider hiking to the flow. According to the Hawaii Tribune Herald, vog (volcanic fog) doesn’t necessarily cause asthma, but it can […]

Thinking of visiting Hawaii in January? Read this first! From mid-December through the first week in January, visitors flock to the islands. And, it’s no surprise why — when the rest of the mainland is freezing, we have what everyone is looking for: A respite from the cold.  But, when the kids get back to […]

Now that the Big Island lava is ripping and roaring, it’s a fantastic time to fly over to the Big Island to see the Earth literally “move under your feet!” But, what’s the best way to view the lava — by air, by sea, or by land? Here’s a play-by-play of each of these options, so […]

When you think about Oahu, you probably envision our sunny skies, pristine beaches, and lush valleys — so, you may be surprised at how many historical sites are located right here on The Gathering Place. From ancient Hawaiian sites to war memorials to missionary settlements, you’ll find a myriad of can’t miss historical sites on Oahu. […]

As winter’s chill arrives to your home, you’ll likely begin daydreaming about Hawaii weather in December. Or, maybe you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip here and wondering what to expect for your December Hawaii vacation.  We’ve got you covered! Here’s an overview of December weather in Hawaii for those of you planning your […]

I’ll never forget going out “on assigment” to Kauai when I was working at the local T.V. station. No matter how rushed we were, my videographer would always insist on stopping in to get (passion fruit) pie to bring home. Honestly, he would rather miss an interview with the Kauai Mayor than miss-out on his […]

If you’re an avid reader of this blog (and we hope you are!), you just read our post about how there’s been a significant spike in the number of shark bites — turns out, hungry females who have just given birth may be to blame for the increased number of incidents. But, you don’t want to […]

Believe it or not, there was a time when you could drive to on Maui at sunrise and find yourself practically alone. Hard to fathom? I bet! Nowadays, the magical experience of getting lost in the beauty of the sunrise often eludes most visitors, who spend most of the morning hunting for a parking space, […]

For four nights during the upcoming Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary, war buffs AND movie buffs will find the opportunity to indulge. As part of the week-long commemoration, Waikiki Beach will play host to FOUR war-related films. Here’s a look at which films will be featured and a bit of information about each: 1. “Run Silent, […]