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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…

Shave Ice in Hawaii – Join the Island Tradition!

Every time I stop for shave ice in Hawaii (or, more accurately, stop so my kids can get a shave ice), I wonder “where did…

Flesh Eating Bacteria Hawaii: When to Stay OUT of the Water

Should you be concerned about flesh eating bacteria in Hawaii? Vibrio vulnificus is a rare bacteria found in Ala Wai Canal, a Honolulu waterway you…

Make It a Volunteer-cation! How To Make Your Visit To Hawaii Count

How would you like to turn your visit to Hawaii into a way to help the environment?! How about the opportunity to leave Hawaii a…

From Bean To Bar – Take a Chocolate Factory Tour in Hawaii

Did you know Hawaii is about to explode on the chocolate scene? I didn’t either — until I took a factory tour at Chocolate Factory! It…

Considering a Big Hawaii Bus Tour? Here’s One More Reason to ‘Go Small’

There are lots of reasons Secret Hawaii Tours keeps it small. Among them? Our guests deserve a more intimate and personalized experience than the typical…