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No More Scares By the Haunted Lagoon

The riddle behind the Laie Lady has been solved, putting an end to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Haunted Lagoon. The fictional character of this PCC…

Auntie Pasto’s Gets Thumbs Up for Tiramisu

Auntie Pasto’s has been a fixture on Beretania Street for as long as I can remember. The Italian restaurant’s faded red roof and green trimming…

Nothing to Sneeze At: Allergy-Free Hotel Rooms

Your sniffly nose will be happy to hear that the Marriott in Hawaii offers allergy-free guest rooms. They’re the first in the islands and among…

Trolley Tours on Kauai

Did you know that Kauai has a trolley system of its own, like the ones we see cruising all over Oahu? The difference between the…

Beneath Treetop Canopies, the Hawaii Nature Center Awaits

It only makes sense for Hawaii to have a center dedicated to nature. Surrounded by thriving rain forests and verdant valleys, the islands have a…

Look to the Carpet When Visiting Iolani Palace

Iolani Palace has taken on an appearance even more sophisticated than before; the recent refurbishment is reminiscent of the Kingdom of Hawaii and brings out…

Ahh Choo! Allergies in Hawaii

Are allergies in Hawaii something you need to worry about? We all know allergies can be annoying as a nose that never stops running or…

Rockin’ and Bowlin’ at Pali Lanes

Perhaps the weather isn’t cooperating, and it’s too rainy and windy for a day at the beach. Sand whipping you in the face isn’t what…

Is The Cheesecake Factory Waikiki Worth the Long Lines?

Are you wondering why The Cheesecake Factory Waikiki always has such long lines? Is it worth it to visit this popular spot? We’re sharing our…

Thai Food at Siam Palace

Siam Palace is probably the most eclectic restaurant I’ve ever been to. It’s not so much what’s on the menu but what’s on the walls…

Puff the Magic Dragon of Hanalei

Does “Puff the Magic Dragon” still live in the hippy town of Hanalei? The popular 1960s folk song, “Puff the Magic Dragon” by Peter Yarrow…

Queen Kapiolani’s Legacy Lives On

Hawaiian Queen Esther Kapiolani has a hospital named in her honor, a park and even a hotel, but who exactly was this woman and how…