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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,…

Waikiki Surfing by Moonlight

Waikiki surfing is more than a sport or a tourist activity. For many, it’s a way of life. But moonlit surfing in Waikiki is a…

Spring and the Lunar Calendar in Hawaii

There are Hawaiian-ized names for the months of the year, similar to their English counterparts but adapted to accommodate a language that has only five…

On the Waterfront at Honolulu Harbor

The single most important landmark for Hawaii’s economy isn’t a tourist attraction. Not really, anyway. Aside from the cruise ships that disgorge wobbly passengers at…

Makaha Valley Country Club Golf: Worth the Drive

Along the Oahu’s Waianae Coast, the famous Makaha Beach and Yokohama Bay further up the coast are the most popular destinations for more intrepid visitors…

Parking at HNL: Know Before You Go

Let’s face it. There is a whole lot that can go wrong when you’re traveling abroad. Weather delays and cancelled flights. Mechanical problems. Teething babies….