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Mystery at Moana Hotel

It was a case of the whodunit at the Moana Hotel, where a famous American murder mystery took place more than a century ago. Although…

The Pink Palace of the Pacific

There’s more to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel than its rosy-pink facade. The world-class luxury resort in Waikiki has become an icon of Hawaii’s glory days…

The ‘First Lady of Waikiki’

Have you met the First Lady of Waikiki? A veil of classiness drapes over her sleek white facade, like the gentle morning rays over a…

A Handy Guide to Waikiki Beaches

You know about the scenery, shopping, and culture in Waikiki, but did you know there are actually seven (or more) Waikiki Beaches that make up…

Kayaking Kealakekua Bay

Kayaking Kealakekua Bay is an epic adventure that will leave you breathless. Located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, Kealakekua Bay…

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…

Paia: Maui’s Coolest Little Town

Welcome to the “coolest little town” on Maui! Located on the northern coast of the island, Paia is filled with so much color and so…

A Grand Gateway to Kauai’s South Shore

Who knew a cattle rancher’s gift of 500 eucalyptus trees would become a famous landmark for Kauai? Today, their treetop canopies form a natural tunnel…

High-rise timeshare buildings fronting Ala Wai Boat Harbor

Timeshares in Waikiki-good news for tourism or devastating for the future?

Talk has slowly turned into action regarding new timeshare towers in Waikiki, and I believe these changes will have a negative impact to the tourism…

Updates for Malaekahana Camping

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…

Historic Japanese Fountain at Kapiolani Park

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…

Cannonball! Leaping from Black Rock, Maui

Surely, like most everywhere else, Hawaii has a lot of rocks. But there’s a certain “Black Rock” on Maui that sticks out from the others….