Only in Hawaii: Mediterranean luau
Tucked along Kauai’s lush north shore, Mediterranean Gourmet sits on a patch of green grass overlooking the ocean. It’s a peaceful, secluded spot to enjoy…
Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Roaring Good Time in Hawaii
Feathered, furred, and ferocious, Bishop Museum’s new dinosaur exhibit will turn what you thought you knew about the mesozoic era upside down. Based on new…
An Affordable Afternoon of Luxury at the Moana Surfrider in Hawaii
A luxurious beachfront hotel located in the center of Waikiki, the Moana Surfrider offers high-style accommodations with a price tag to match. Fortunately, I recently…
Kava = Tranquility, Hawaiian Style
Whether you want to try Kava at home or are thinking of stopping by a Hawaii Kava bar, there’s a lot to know about this…
Tahitian Dance for All Ages in Hawaii
Tahitian dance is the most well known of all the dance forms of the Polynesian Triangle in the South Pacific. It shares many of the…
Taste of Traditional Samoa in Hawaii
The Polynesian Cultural Center allows you to experience Hawaii in context, along with sister islands like Tahiti and Samoa. A new hands-on activity demonstrates how…
Paradise Cove Luau in Hawaii: Is it Worth It?
I recently went to the Paradise Cove Luau in Hawaii and wanted to share all about my experience. After all, there are dozens of luau…
Whale Watching and Dinner along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai
It is whale season in Hawaii and a great way to see them is from a boat. Cruising on the Blue Dolphin—a 63 foot catamaran—I’m…
Aloha Tower Marketplace In Hawaii: A Mixed Review
You can’t help but notice the handsome stone tower that used to be the control tower for all boats in and out of Honolulu Harbor…
Menehune: Hawaii’s Most Elusive People
Legendary creatures called Menehune (pronounced meh-neh-HOO-neh) weave a charming spell throughout the Hawaiian Islands. These dwarf-like expert builders may have built some of Hawaii’s largest…
While in Hawaii: Go Fish!
Hawaii is renowned for excellent sea fishing, with Hawaii charter fishing available, but did you know there’s freshwater fishing to be had as well? Catch…
Heritage Hawaiian Jewelry
Hawaiian Jewelry: A Lesson in Beauty and History I’ve always loved bracelets. They are my favorite pieces of jewelry because they are so noticeable when…