Hawaii Vacation Blog

Every year for about a month-long period, red warning flags go up on one of Kauai’s west side beaches. That’s because the military conducts live target practice in the area, home to the Kekaha Rifle Range. For decades, a one-mile area of the Pacific fronting the range has been off-limits during training. Surfers, fishermen and […]

You can’t drive a full loop around west Oahu. Kaena Point stands in the way, offering beautiful hiking but no road access between the western and northern shores. But you can drive to Yokohama Beach, a stunning and secluded spot that marks the end of the road in west Oahu.  Visiting Yokohama Beach Yokohama Beach, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]