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5 Tips for Visiting the Hawaii Polynesian Cultural Center Luau
I recently went to the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time in a couple years. The visit reminded me of some things I’d like…
Be Sure to Try Dim Sum on Your Hawaii Vacation
Dim sum has become a celebrated culinary tradition in Hawaii, reflecting the state’s multicultural Asian influence. Chinese immigrants brought dim sum to Hawaii in the…
Some Idiosyncrasies of Hawaii
Many of those of us who live in Hawaii, when we move into a new home or open a business or a business office, have…
Those Beautiful Hawaiian Quilts
Unless you’re into quilting as an avocation, it’s likely that quilts aren’t a large part of your consciousness. Here in the islands, a Hawaiian quilt…
A Brief History of Merrie Monarch Hawaii
Merrie Monarch Hawaii is basically the Olympics of hula. This week-long prestigious hula competition occurs each year in Hilo, putting the Big Island town on…
The Hawaiian Lei — A Custom of Aloha
One of the great things about visiting Hawaii is that someone will give you a flower lei. They smell nice and are beautiful, but do…
Honolulu Museum of Art: An Oasis in the City
I’m a huge fan of the Honolulu Museum of Art, and last week, I went with a friend. I’m a member of the museum and…
Picnicking at Spaulding House: A Hidden Gem in Honolulu
Tucked up in the hills and behind the trees, overlooking Diamond Head and the city of Honolulu, you will find Spaulding House. Spaulding House is…
It’s Aloha Friday…
“ …No work ’til Monday. Doo be doo, doo doo be, doo be doo be doo!” There’s no denying this song has a nice ring…
Should You Fly Into Kona or Hilo on the Big Island?
If you’ve started researching a trip to Hawaiʻi Island—the Big Island—you’ve probably run into the question: should I fly into Kona (KOA) or Hilo (ITO)?…
Waimea & North Hawaiʻi Travel Guide | Ranches, Valleys & Scenic Drives
Exploring Waimea and Its Ranch Lands, Rolling Hills & Royal Roots Plan Your Trip Drive north from the lava coastlines of Kona or east from…
Kona & West Hawaiʻi Travel Guide | Big Island Beaches, Coffee & Snorkeling
Coffee, Coastlines & Culture on Hawaiʻi’s West Side Plan Your Trip If the Big Island had a heartbeat, it would thump along the black lava…