Hawaii Vacation Blog

Remember when Zika was the big virus dominating the headlines? Though other illnesses have since dominated the news circuit, Zika is still a threat and a problem in certain regions of the world. But what about your vacation to Hawaii? Our tropical environment and prevalent mosquito populations make many visitors and residents fear a Hawaii […]

This weekend, all three of my children are playing happily (I assume) at Wet n’ Wild, the popular water park in Hawaii located on Oahu. But, what about visitors? Should you take the time (and spend the money) to visit our Oahu water park? We’ve done a little research, and here are a few reasons […]

It’s a shameful secret I carry with me wherever I go — I haven’t been to Maui in years. I try to console myself with the fact that I moved back to the mainland for a few years, but, really, there’s no excuse. This magical island is right around the corner, and it’s home to nearly […]

Even if you’re not traveling to the islands with small children in-tow, it’s still a good idea to seek-out a beach that comes equipped with Hawaii lifeguards (you can never be TOO safe in our waters). And, it’s a good idea to know how they can help, if or when you have an ocean emergency. […]

As many of you probably know, it’s pretty easy to get “attached” to Hawaii, especially if you connect with the land, the culture, and the history here. For many of us, Hawaii feels like home (even if you don’t live here). But we’re certainly not the first (nor will we be the last) to feel […]

Wondering where to stay for the best pools in Hawaii? We’re here to help! Remember the days when a hotel pool was just… well… a hotel pool? It was usually kidney-shaped with maybe a diving board but nothing else. After all, who went to a hotel for the pool anyway?! Boy, how times have changed! […]

Have you ever “people-watched” in Waikiki? If you take a moment to scan the beaches, you’ll likely see more than one Hawaii visitor with the tell-tale sunburn marks of a first-timer. I can’t help but cringe every time I see it — it’s gotta hurt! Chances are, those sunburn victims underestimated the power of the Hawaii […]

Would you like a steak with a side of beautiful sunset? Order up! In Hawaii, we’ve perfected the art of al fresco (outdoor) dining, and diners across the country have taken notice. In fact, opentable.com users have just voted twelve Hawaii restaurants in the top 100 places for al fresco dining in the U.S. “Dining […]

I admit I’m not much of a health nut, but I do enjoy taking a foray into organic grocery stores every once in a while. Everything looks so fresh and ripe — and don’t even get me started on the salad bars! But, these organic/health food grocery stores can be notoriously hard to find. So we’ve […]

Just because you bring your children on your Hawaii vacation doesn’t mean you can’t still have a romantic date night in paradise! But, what are two romance-starved parents to do if they didn’t bring a babysitter along? The answer? Tap-into one of the many Hawaii babysitting services, and enjoy a night-out knowing your children are […]

When you come to Hawaii, you probably imagine spending the lion’s share of your days in your bathing suit, going from one ocean activity to another. But, there may be days (or at least, hours) when a land activity sounds like just what the doctor ordered. After all, variety is the spice of life, right?! […]

After a long flight to Hawaii from across the ocean, you can bet you’re ready for a bathroom break. But, what happens when your service dog needs a potty break, too? At the Honolulu Airport, you have to take your service dog outside the terminal, even if you’re just changing planes to a neighbor island. […]