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Love the Ukulele? Your Day is Here!

There’s just something about the sweet sound of an ukulele that says, “Hawaii.” Maybe it’s the humble strum of the strings. Maybe it’s the simple,…

Mauna Kea Visitor Center Closed

If your Hawaii vacation includes a trip to the Big Island, you may want to stay tuned to the latest controversy involving the proposed Thirty…

Maui’s Weird Dancing Rules

In Hawaii, there are four county governments: the City & County of Honolulu (Oahu), Kauai County, Hawaii County (Big Island), and Maui County (Maui, Molokai,…

On the Waterfront at Honolulu Harbor

The single most important landmark for Hawaii’s economy isn’t a tourist attraction. Not really, anyway. Aside from the cruise ships that disgorge wobbly passengers at…

Punahou Carnival Beyond the Midway

The coming weekend brings one of Oahu’s most popular events, attracting thousands of residents each year, the Punahou School Carnival. Like the annual Lantern Floating…

5 Reasons to Take Oahu’s Pali Highway

Oahu’s Pali Highway is a special road for a variety of reasons. It’s a vital link between the Windward Side and Honolulu. It’s incredibly rich…

Top Free Tours on Oahu

The best things in life are free, right? Especially when your vacation destination is a tropical group of islands where the sun shines year round…

9 Things you probably never knew about Oahu

Many vacationers seek Oahu for one reason: Waikiki . The white sands, turquoise waters, fun surf breaks, premiere shopping, exciting nightlife… there are plenty of…

A Staycation at Moana Surfrider

The Moana Surfrider has always allured me. Every time I’ve driven past the white-columned entrance on Kalakaua Avenue or walked past the towering banyan tree…

Beyond Macadamia Nuts: Gifts to Take Home

There are many Japanese cultural traditions and customs now woven into Hawaii’s social fabric. Among them is omiyage (oh-mee-YAH-ghee), or the tradition of bringing something,…