Hawaii Vacation Blog

Who doesn’t love a good donut!? I know I do — and they taste especially good when I’m on vacation. After all, vacations are all about relaxation and indulgence, right? For those of you who feel the same way, you’ll be glad to know that Dunkin’ Donuts is coming back to Hawaii after leaving us several […]

I have a six year-old son, which means this: My world has been overtaken by LEGOS. But, secretly, I love the little, colorful bricks, too (just don’t tell him!). I mean, who DOESN’T love to build amazing designs using one’s imagination and creativity? And, who ISN’T amazed by some of the amazing LEGO creations out […]

Do you love visiting gay beaches? Or are you looking for a place where you can feel comfortable while soaking up the sun? Hawaii welcomes LBGTQ visitors, and we have lots of gay-friendly beaches.  Gay Beaches in Hawaii Gay… Straight… Black… White… Local… Visitor… It’s all good in Hawaii!  Hawaii is a place for everyone, […]

My husband got a hard dose of reality a few weeks ago, as he tried to make Mothers Day brunch plans here in Hawaii. Seems you need to call several months ahead if you want to take Mom out for a big brunch on her special day. Who knew!? But here in Hawaii, it’s really […]

in Hawaii is one of the island chain’s most pristine treasures, and it’s a big draw for visitors who often get up in the wee hours of the morning to view the majestic sunrise from the summit. But, popularity may actually be putting people AND the mountain at risk. According to the Maui News, the […]

When you imagine a relaxing vacation to Hawaii, I bet you picture yourself getting MORE sleep, not less! So, why did the Center for Disease Control (CDC) rank Hawaii LAST when it comes to amount of sleep in its latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report? I have a few ideas, which echo some of the […]

Am I getting really old — or does it seem like last summer just happened!? Summer 2015 was definitely a summer to remember, that’s for sure! There were 14 named storms last hurricane season, eight developed into hurricanes, and five major hurricanes that developed out of the eight. Bottom line? It was one heck of a […]

Just imagine you’re taking a tour of , minding your own business, when all of a sudden “OUCH!” You’ve fallen and broken a tooth. What to do!? You’re away from home AND your family dentist. And the pain is getting worse… If you encounter a dental emergency in Hawaii, don’t panic. There are many Hawaii […]

Like many people, I try to do my fair share to help the environment. I recycle, take care not to disturb the native plants and animals, and teach my children to respect the environment. But, I never thought about whale watching as an eco-friendly activity. In fact, I thought the OPPOSITE. Boy, was I wrong!? […]

Old habits die hard in Hawaii! That’s what some state officials are finding out, after ‘love locks’ recently started re-appearing on an East Oahu landmark. According to Hawaii News Now, the state and volunteers are trying to stop couples from leaving ‘love locks’ at the summit lookout of the Lighthouse Trail, ever since the tokens of […]

If you’ve ever been to Hawaii (or ever seen a Hawaii-themed film), you’ve probably seen women wearing the traditonal (pronounced moo-oo moo-oo). Young women love the more modern, tailored muumuu, while our (elders) tend to prefer the more loosely-fitted kind. But, women in Hawaii love to wear these typically-floral printed dresses that have been around […]

We often get asked, “Is Hawaii Tap Water Safe to Drink?” A new report is having us revisit our answer to this great question.  Winning Water A while back, I wrote a post about Hawaii’s extraordinary tap water and touted its taste and quality throughout the piece. Well, Hawaii’s tap water has garnered another bit […]