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Be a Kona Coffee Farmer for a Day in Hawaii!

Have you ever imagined what life in Hawaii was like during the early to mid part of the last century? The 1920’s to 1940’s saw…

Is a Niihau, Hawaii Tour Right for You?

On a personal level, I’ve always been intrigued by the island of , Hawaii. Considered the “forbidden island,” is a 72 square-mile privately owned island…

Top 5 Places for a Spectacular Sunset on Oahu

Just imagine you’ve spent a heavenly Hawaii day surfing, sightseeing, and sunbathing. Now what? Find a beach where you can watch a spectacular sunset, of…

Hawaiian Folklore: Our Top 3 Lovers and Romantic Legends

Hawaii is such a romantic destination, and Hawaiian folklore is teeming with love stories. Unfortunately, many of these stories don’t have the happiest endings. Still,…

Easy and (Now) Affordable – Why You Should Take the Bus on Oahu

I’ve lived in a lot of big cities in my life, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such satisfied bus ridership as I’ve seen…

Giddy Up! 5 Reasons to Attend a Rodeo in Hawaii

Before you read this post, you should probably know I’m predisposed to loving rodeos — they were regular outings for folks in Georgia, from which I…

Be a Paniolo for a Day! Visit Waimea on the Big Island

When my family and I lived in on the Big Island for a year, one of my favorite off-site trips was to (also called )…

Fish of Hanauma Bay: Be on the Lookout!

When I have visitors in town, they often ask me what to expect when visiting Hanauma Bay — besides the beautiful scenery. What they’re really asking…

3 Top Reasons to Visit Kauai’s Old Koloa Town

At the turn of the 20th century, Hawaii was dotted with several sugar mills and plantations. The sugar industry drove the territory’s economic engine and…