Mauna Kea’s Summit: Know Before You Go!
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…
Bring Hawaii Feng Shui and Décor Home
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…
5 Top Evening Strolls in Hawaii
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…
Hawaii Car Games for Kids
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,”…
Indoor Fun on Oahu
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…
Family Fun at…Bayview Golf Course? Yes!
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:…
A Staycation at Moana Surfrider
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…
What do Jeeps and Hawaii have in common?…..Henry Kaiser
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 Chinatown Corner Crowded with History
Just a short five-or-ten minute walk north on King Street from the iconic and much-visited Honolulu landmarks Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Hawaiian Mission…
Traffic in Paradise
When you’ve finally made it to the warm tropics of Hawaii, and you can hardly wait to check out the resort pool and beautiful beaches,…
Reinventing the Hawaii Bachelor Party
Hawaii is among the most desirable locations in the world for a destination wedding. It’s exotic but still in the United States, so current passports,…