Hawaii Vacation Blog

Even as a seventh grader, I thought Hawaii’s Plantation Village had made a cool visit. Going back as an adult, and my thoughts about this outdoor museum remain the same. I mean, what’s not to love about history? The museum takes visitors on a journey back to the early 1900s, when the plantation era had […]

Pork chops, garlic chicken, fried rice, and peanut butter crunch…It’s safe to say I found a little piece of heaven at Side Street Inn. Though you won’t hear about this restaurant as much as other “touristy spots” it’s many visitors’ favorite place on Oahu. Let’s learn all about it today.  All About the Side Street […]

Growing up on Oahu, Hawaii’s Plantation Village was a common field trip destination. As a seventh grader, I enjoyed visiting this recreated sugar plantation. But what would I think of it as an adult? Read along to discover my experience visiting this popular Hawaii destination.  A Walk Through History Hawaii Plantation Village takes visitors on […]

On our last visit to Kauai, we found “a little slice of Italy in the middle of Hawaii!” That’s how this Koloa eatery describes itself, and after going there for the first time, I completely agree. Customers depart from the historic Kauai town as soon as they step foot inside of Pizzetta – where the […]

Have you seen the video of a Hawaii woman swimming with the great white shark? Kimi Werner, a national spearfishing champion and former art teacher, made headlines around the world when the video debuted on the web. Kimi had been part of an expedition right off the coast of Mexico when it happened. Check out […]

The smoothie we got from Aloha Juice Bar in Hanalei wasn’t just any ‘ole smoothie; it was a well-deserved one after our six-hour roundtrip hike to Hanakapiai Falls. By the final hour, all I could think about was jumping into the ocean and then slurping down a smoothie! Best.smoothie.ever. Mostly because of how parched we […]

Not sure what took me so long to find this place, but Corner Kitchen is definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for good local eats and live music. I had dinner there with some girlfriends one weekend and really enjoyed the vibe inside. The food..OMG, so good. But I’ll get to that in a […]

When haupia and kulolo make a baby, you get HAULOLO. The hybrid dessert combines two traditional Hawaiian foods into one non-traditional creation. Haupia (coconut-milk-based) and kulolo (taro-based) have been featured items at the luau table for decades. But only recently have the two been deliciously married into something rather wonderful. Pomai Kulolo is the company […]

Congrats to Team Aloha Plate for winning season four of “The Great Food Truck Race”! The popular show on the Food Network follows eight teams of food truck amateurs as they embark upon a culinary road trip across the country. Local comedian and Pidgin 101 creator Lanai Tabura, his brother Chef Adam Tabura and buddy […]

Cheers! To Kona Brewing Co. for being innovative in their bottle design. Glass Packaging Institute awarded the company’s Longboard Island Lager for its “innovation, packaged design and consumer appeal.” Introduced in April 2013, the new design also has a smaller carbon footprint, according to an article by “Pacific Business News.” By working with a glass […]

Have you tried a cronut yet? If not, then be sure to get the croissant-donut hybrid on your next Hawaii vacation. The incredible creation came from New York but has since spread to the islands by way of local culinary artists – and in a matter of months, too! Regal Bakery in Downtown Honolulu had been […]

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled mango. Oh, how I wish I was Peter Piper right about now. For weeks, I’ve been trying to get my hands on a jar of li hing pickled mango. The season for this juicy, ripe summery pick is quickly coming to a close – meaning, I’ll have to wait […]