Hawaii Vacation Blog

Cheers to Oktoberfest in Hawaii! Let’s discover the best places to celebrate the beer-centric festival! Fewer than 100,000 people in Hawaii claim German heritage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good Oktoberfest party while you’re here! Typically, this autumn festival lasts 16 days in Germany (from mid-September to early October), but here in […]

With so many extraodinary resorts to choose from, planning your perfect Hawaii vacation can seem a bit overwhelming at times. So, the readers from Travel + Leisure magazine are here to help you out. They recently voted for their favorite resorts for the magazine’s annual “World’s Best” awards using the following criteria: Rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, […]

Hawaii may be halfway around the world from Europe, but that doesn’t mean that French cuisine in Hawaii isn’t alive and well. As a French major in college (and frequent traveler to France), I can say with earnest: there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, like French cuisine. So, imagine my excitement when I learned that JJ Bistro […]

The Ancient Hawaiians were quite the sports enthusiasts! Surrounded by the ocean, many of the people who lived in Hawaii long-ago perfected many of the water sports we still enjoy today. But, it may surprise you that they also loved sledding and strength-based sports, neither of which took place in the water. When you visit […]

Box Jellyfish in Hawaii are one of the important sea creatures you should know about before you visit.  When you dream of your Hawaii vacation, you likely envision endless days floating peacefully in the Pacific Ocean – and you’ll likely get to enjoy some of that blissful relaxation while you’re here.  But, of course, the […]

Once the sun sets each night during your Oahu vacation, you may wonder: What do I do with my (children)? Well, Ward Village in Honolulu has a solution! The developers of the popular shopping destination just announced they’re partnering with the Honolulu International Film Festival to bring Keiki Courtyard Cinema to families. Courtyard Cinema is […]

If you’re visiting Oahu and staying in Waikiki, you may wonder: what could possibly be worth driving 2 hours to Haleiwa on the North Shore?! The answer is plain and simple: Waimea Valley. Here you’ll find historical and archaeological sites, an expansive botanical garden, and cultural attractions that will transport you back to the time […]

When you visit Oahu, you won’t want to miss stopping at one of the most spectacular lookouts in Hawaii, the Halona Blowhole. Located in East Oahu along Highway, the site is only about 15-20 minutes from . The site gives visitors the chance to witness nature at its most powerful, as the mighty blowhole can […]

If you’re coming to Hawaii and looking for some quality beach reading-material, look no more! Here’s a list of the top five books about Hawaii, so you can REALLY immerse yourself in the island culture while you’re here, courtesy of Honolulu Magazine: The Red-Headed Hawaiian, Chris McKinney: In this book, local author Chris McKinney collaborated with his […]

For lots of visitors to Oahu, there always seems to be that two-hour window AFTER the beach but BEFORE dinner. Where to go? Happy-Hour (we call it ). Here’s a look at the Top Ten Happy-Hours on Oahu, to quench your craving before dinner: 1. Kona Brewing Company: The first Kona Brewing Company is, of […]

If you’re searching for a destination where you can experience Native Hawaiian culture, enjoy wide-open spaces, and take advantage of scenic beauty and enticing adventures, then Molokai is the place for you. You won’t find skyscrapers or stoplights on Molokai (and you’ll only find about 7,000 people living there), but you WILL find friendly people, […]

New bikini? Check Comfortable Flip Flops? Check Good book for the plane? Check. If you’re coming to Hawaii and have your packing list all ready to go, good for you! But, read this list of ten things “I wish I’d packed for Hawaii” BEFORE you zup-up your suitcase! 1. A light jacket: You need a jacket in Hawaii? It’s […]