Hawaii Vacation Blog

Have you ever heard of Malaekahana State Recreation Area on Oahu? This is a fantastic spot to enjoy a quiet beach, great scenery, and (when conditions are right) good snorkeling and kayaking.  It’s also one of the few places in Hawaii where you can camp by the beach, which makes it a popular spot for […]

Two lion-dogs stand guard at the entrance to Hamilton Library, located on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. I walked past them every day for a year before noticing that they are not exactly identical. And, in true Hawaiian fashion, they have many local cousins. Called koma-inu, these statues were brought from Japan in […]

A vintage postcard can speak a thousand words about the history of a place or an era. I came across one online from 1926 that shows a black and white photo of a Japanese fountain at Kapiolani Park. It’s surrounded by swaying palms, with Diamond Head in the background Although collecting vintage postcards has become […]

“Come, we go holoholo!” In Hawaiian, holoholo means “to cruise.” This can be an actual boat cruise, or to cruise around in a car or by foot. When you holoholo, you don’t have any firm destination or planned route – instead, it’s about the journey.  Experiencing Holoholo in Hawaii You’ll see the word holoholo a […]

The rocks of Ulupo Heiau continue to keep their ancient vigil, as new sets of hands maintain their massive formation. Heiau are traditional places of worship in Hawaii, and you’ll find them throughout the islands. Ahead, we’ll learn about one of Oahu’s oldest heiau and how these temples have been restored and maintained across the […]

Kauai has a love affair with Elvis Presley. He wasn’t just the King of Rock ‘n Roll; to them, he was (and still is) the King of Kauai – that slick-haired hunk who stole women’s hearts with his swag and made them swoon with every knee shake and hip sway. Today’s no different. Mention the […]

No one wants to spend their vacation being sick, but that’s oftentimes what happens when traveling. Airports and airplanes are filled with germs and viruses that get recycled with the air and multiply in the warm conditions. About 63-percent of travelers get sick, according to a national travel survey by Rx for Travel Health. While […]

Everyone knows to plan for rainfall when they visit Kauai. But did you know that it’s home to one of the wettest places on Earth? Mount Waialeale is a lush region in Kauai and one of our favorite Hawaii mountains. Today we’re talking all about this emerald wonder and how you can see it for […]

What do you think the shape of Molokai resembles? Some say it looks like a wooden shoe, while others think the island resembles a fish. I think the fish one seems more plausible; wooden shoes were sooo yesterday’s fashion. If you get a chance to see Molokai from outer space (or on Google Earth), then […]

Flying to Hawaii to escape the bone-chilling, negative-degree weather back home? Hawaii winter is by far much warmer than anywhere on the mainland, and if you’re looking for something fun to do (well that’s a no-brainer), then I have the perfect activity for you. It’s sure to bring out the kid in you or maybe […]

Wondering about Aunty Hawaii, and why you’ll hear so many locals call people Uncle & Aunty? You’ve come to the right place! Aunty & Uncle in Hawaii In Hawaii, everybody is everyone’s uncle or aunty or sistah or bruddah. Not necessarily in a blood-related way but in a way that’s more a sign of respect […]

Just several months ago, the Honolulu Zoo welcomed baby Pumbaas into the world; now, they’ve got little Simbas running around. Three precious lion cubs came into the world this weekend, continuing the Circle of Life at the zoo. The deliveries went smoothly, according to officials, and lasted just a couple hours. This is actually the […]