Hawaii Vacation Blog

Halekulani Remains True to its Name

Nearly 100 years old, the Halekulani is located in Waikiki and remains true to its name; House befitting Heaven a slice of legacy, culture, quality and service set within Hawaii’s most popular travel destination. As of July 2012, Halekulani has undergone a multi-million dollar enovation and we’re here to take a peek at some of […]

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Hurricane Season in Hawaii

While summers may be the most convenient time to visit Hawaii, keep in mind that it’s also a time for hurricanes. Hurricane season is from June to November, but so far, we’ve been lucky. The last major hurricane hit Hawaii in 1992. A Category 4, Hurricane Iniki hit the Hawaiian Islands in 1992. That doesn’t […]

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Maui Lavender Farm A Treat for All Senses

Stop by and smell the lavender! Alii Kula Lavender Farm is definitely one of my favorite stops on Maui, as a unique backroads adventure in agritourism. Located on Haleakala Crater, the farm takes visitors beyond the beach and into nature, where it’s a treat for all senses. Breathe in the lovely lavender scents or tickle […]

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West Side Oahu Not for City Slickers

The only reason I’d imagine visitors wanting to stay on the west side of Oahu would be to get away from the city. It’s more than 45 miles from Waikiki (about an hour of driving one-way), so it’s likely you’ll want to do things on that side of the island. Makaha is probably the farthest […]

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Hawaiian History Alive in Makua Valley

You can just feel the mana, or power, when driving by Makua Valley. Even though it’s inaccessible to the public today, the valley is still very much a visible part of Oahu’s northwestern shore. It’s also still very much alive with Hawaiian culture and history. Hawaiians believed it to be the site where man was […]

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Everything Macadamia at this Fun Store

No trip to the North Shore could be complete without a stop at the Macadamia Nut Farm outlet. For the last 10 years visitors have been treated to everything Macadamia at this fun store near Kualoa Ranch on Kameameaha Hughway. Everything you can imagine and more made with Macadamia can be found here and all […]

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Ancient Hawaiian Sledding

Hawaiian lava sledding is as extreme a sport as it got for ancient Hawaiians. Racing headfirst downhill at speeds of 60 or 70 miles per hour sounds death-defying. But it’s how alii (royalty) enjoyed spending their free time, even if it meant getting a few injuries along the way. Hee holua, as it was called […]

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Oui, Bread at a Manoa Boulangerie

There’s a little European-style bakery in the quaint Manoa community called Fendu Boulangerie. A boulangerie is a place that sells bread; fresh-baked bread made of all sorts of ingredients. Fendu, however, breaks that mold by also selling brick-oven pizzas, gourmet sandwiches and petite pastries. But it’s still the delicious aroma of baking bread that usually […]

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Saving the Silversword

On your drive up to Mauna Kea, silversword plants greet visitors eager to get to the top. They’re actually among a list of endangered plants found in Hawaii, which is why a recovery plan has been put underway to help save the silversword. ​Volunteers recently planted 100 plants on the slopes of the Hawaii Island […]

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Mystery at Moana Hotel

It was a case of the whodunit at the Moana Hotel, where a famous American murder mystery took place more than a century ago. Although the mystery of who killed Jane Stanford remains unsolved, it’s still a fascinating part of the hotel’s history that continues to be shared with guests today. ​Jane co-founded Stanford University, […]

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Kaena: The End of the Road

The road ends at Kaena, where a grassy mountainside landscape greets the boundless white sand beach below. Not many people venture this far into the North Shore of Oahu, which is most likely why the stretch of beach and rocky coastline is almost always empty. Until recently, I completely forgot this place existed. We were […]

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A Dash of Cinnamon’s

Cinnamon’s Restaurant puts a unique twist on pancakes. Serving more than just an original short stack, the eatery entices hungry customers with pancakes inspired by actual cakes, like red velvet, carrot and guava chiffon. And ever since putting the two together, these menu items have been literally selling like hot cakes! Cinnamon’s has been part […]

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