Hawaii Vacation Blog

There’s no place like Hawaii to get your juice on. These islands have an abundance of sweet, tropical fruits to quench your thirst, and with the juice craze becoming ever more popular, there seems no better locale than Hawaii to get the good stuff. Lilikoi, guava, pineapple… it’s a juice lover’s haven out here! But […]

Did you know that you can find a wallaby in Hawaii? The non-native animal is elusive but not a threat to Hawaii’s unique ecosystem. And it’s cute! Today we’re learning about the Hawaii wallaby and another “good neighbor,” the parakeet.  An Introduced Species Invasive species pose a grave, continuing threat to Hawaii’s native flora and […]

I love to read. I also love pretty much any book- I don’t have a particular genre that I enjoy more than others. I’ll read biographies, historical non-fictions, the bizarre fictional work from authors like Tom Robbins and Kurt Vonnegut, the poetic tales from writers like Toni Morrison, the hilarious short stories of David Sedaris; […]

Have you ever seen or heard the meme, “surfing sucks don’t try it”? If you have then I’m sure you know the purpose behind it. Any local can attest to the frustration of their hometown becoming more and more crowded, and not just the popular towns of Hawaii like Waikiki or Lahaina. My parents experience […]

On a recent trip to the Big Island, some friends convinced me to make the perilous trek to the summit of Mauna Kea. I was more than a little apprehensive about it, but never having done it before, I figured I’d suppress my fears and go along. It’s always been on my bucket list, which […]

There’s something classic and charming about Hawaii’s style of home décor. Indoor plants, teak furniture, light bright colors, bamboo wind chimes, plantation style architecture… even something as practical as a rice cooker has its endearing qualities. What it comes down to is Hawaii homes have a timeless sense of ease, relaxation and simplicity. You feel […]

I love taking evening strolls in Hawaii, especially after dinner when the sun has set. The sky is an inky blue that hasn’t quite surrendered to the blackness of night yet, and there’s enough light to see your path, but still dark enough to evoke the nocturnal senses. It’s the best way to relax before […]

Car games for long road trips are something most kids do to pass the time. “I Spy” is usually the go-to, or maybe “Punch Buggy,” when a VW bug is spotted. That one wasn’t particularly popular when I was growing up, because at the time, souped-up Bugs were all the rage in Hawaii. They were […]

Because of the recent hurricanes that hit Hawaii, and the potential for more on the horizon (hurricane season is from June 1st till the end of November), I figured we might be seeing some wet weather for the next few months. But for anyone traveling to Hawaii during this time, don’t let this be a […]

For vacationing golf nuts disappointed by prohibitive baggage fees that preclude bringing along a set of clubs for a Hawaii vacation, I have good news: you don’t need to. Vacationers on Oahu have dozens of courses to choose from. Unfortunately, club rentals at the finer courses can be as expensive as baggage fees. But there […]

The Moana Surfrider has always allured me. Every time I’ve driven past the white-columned entrance on Kalakaua Avenue or walked past the towering banyan tree steps away from Waikiki beach, I’m charmed. Almost enchanted by its presence and design. Maybe because of its regal yet plantation-style architecture. Or the enticing wooden rocking chairs in the […]

Henry Kaiser. The name probably rings a bell, right? But why? For those of you who don’t know the significance behind this name, here is a brief history lesson on a man who was extremely noteworthy in Hawaii, and largely recognized as the most powerful businessman in the US of the era. Henry Kaiser might […]