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Hawaii Hotspots Named Most Romantic in the U.S.

Are you a hopeless romantic? Or, more specifically, are you a hopeless romantic-foodie who loves Hawaii? If so, you’ll be glad to know that five…

Top 5 Reasons Hawaii Loves Chinese New Year

Hawaii is one lucky place. Not only do we get to celebrate all of the big American holidays (we’re a state, after all!), but we also…

Ouch! Hundreds Stung By Jellyfish in Hawaii

There are few things more exhilerating than taking a dip in the Pacific Ocean off the shores of  — unless, you’re stung by a jellyfish…

5 Ways To Eat, Play, and Shop in Hawaii on the Cheap

You may not believe this, but I actually spend LESS per month in Hawaii than I did when I lived in Chicago! And, that includes…

Will Taking Hawaii Lava Rock Bring Me Bad Luck?

I remember one of my firsts visit to the Big Island circa 1997. My husband (boyfriend at the time) had been living in Hawaii, and…

Top 5 Things To Do When Your Hawaii Flight Is Canceled

What’s worse than spending weeks or months planning your Hawaii vacation — only to find out your flight is canceled due to weather? Or, perhaps…

Top 5 Quirkiest Hawaii Neighbor Island Attractions

Hot on the heels of our last post about the Top 5 Quirkiest Attractions on Oahu, we wanted to bring you our list of the…

Vapers Beware! No E-Cigarettes in Checked Luggage to Hawaii

Seems you can’t really go anywhere these days without running into e-cigarettes and the “vapers” who love them. And, to be sure, the steam that’s…

5 Reasons a Good Hawaii Tour Guide Is Critical

It can cost quite a bit of money to enjoy a fantastic Hawaii vacation — and it typically requires a long plane ride, too. So, when…

Can You Drink Tap Water in Hawaii?

One of the most common questions I get from visitors is this: Can you drink tap water in Hawaii, or should I buy bottled water? …

Top 6 Extreme Adventures in Hawaii

Are you an adrenaline junkie? If so, Hawaii the perfect place to indulge your craving for adventure! Here in Hawaii, we have tall cliffs (perfect…

Don’t Get Fined for Illegally Smoking or Vaping in Hawaii

If you’re visiting Hawaii and plan to smoke or vape, you should be aware of two new laws that could have quite an impact on…