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Forget Route 66 – Hawaii has Route 99

Considering the rich history to be discovered along highway Route 99 (also known as Kamehameha Highway), from in Central and on Oahu’s North Shore, it…

Locally-sourced at Hawaii Mission Houses Social Hall & Cafe

A new restaurant has opened at the Hawaii Mission Houses Museum in historic Honolulu. The Mission Social Hall & Café is the brainchild of Hawaii…

Oahu trail for the Avid and Advanced Hiker

Many see Hawaii as a destination for relaxation. But those with a special adventurous spirit see it as an opportunity. If you’re looking for an…

Lantern Festival is a Memorial Day Tradition

Any Hawaii event that attracts thousands of residents and visitors is certain to garner a great deal of media attention, and the annual Lantern Floating…

Visit Hawaii’s Distilleries

Commercial micro-brewing and craft-brewing have been established in Hawaii for quite some time now. A handful of breweries and brew pubs have gained a strong…

Horseback riding – Equestrian Trails of Hawaii

Hawaii is more than just beaches, ocean sports and high life luxury. There’s plenty of rough and tumbled country to explore for those that like…

The Waikiki Spam Jam: So Hawaii!

It’s time again for the annual Waikiki Spam Jam, the world famous (and uniquely Hawaii) Kalakaua Avenue street festival that celebrates the curious cured meat…

Kauai Cigar Company Rolls On

Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle,” and for good reason. It is the oldest of the major Hawaiian Islands, the northernmost and westernmost in…

Peacocks in Hawaii?

The vibrant colors of the peacock seem like the perfect fit for our islands’ tropical scenery. But are there peacocks in Hawaii? Birds Throughout Hawaii…

Merrie Monarch Festival Celebrates Hula Tradition in Hilo

One of Hawaii’s most beloved festivals is underway in Hilo on the Big Island. The Merrie Monarch Festival is a hula competition that began in…

Maui’s Weird Dancing Rules

In Hawaii, there are four county governments: the City & County of Honolulu (Oahu), Kauai County, Hawaii County (Big Island), and Maui County (Maui, Molokai,…