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Kawaiahao Church: See ‘Westminster Abbey of the Pacific’

Seeing Hawaii’s churches is a unique and inspiring activity to do during your vacation. And Kawaiahao Church in Honolulu should top your list – learn…

Finding Tranquility at Kauai Hindu Monastery

Calm and grounded tranquility spiral up my body and mind once I step foot on the tropical soil of the Kauai Hindu Monastery. The monastery,…

Kapaa Offers Hiking, Biking, Swimming and Shopping on Kauai

Explore the ancient Royal Coconut Coast in Kauai with a stop at Kapaa Town. Kapaa (pronounced ka pah ah) is on the east side of…

Places to Hang out in West Maui

On my days off from work, you can usually find me hanging out in the historic Lahaina Town at these following locations. These are all…

Waikiki’s Historic Hotels Welcome You

In Waikiki there are a few hotels which are historic but unfortunately only the folks with the big bucks get to stay there. However, these…

Iao Valley State Park: a Geological and Historical Wonder

Iao Valley State Park is one of the most unique and beautiful places in Maui. It is rich with history and cultural significance. Want to…

Oahu Cemetery Sparks Reflection

I’m not, by nature, a morbid person. I am, however, an avid history buff. I’m also a rabid baseball fan, and I live across the…

Iao Valley on Maui is Worth a Look or Hike

The island of Maui is loaded with magnificent resorts (Kaanapali, Kapalua) and quaint areas where it’s easy to settle in, hang out, and never get…

How to See Fern Grotto Kauai

Fern Grotto is one of Kauai’s most popular attractions. Accessible only by boat, this secluded, encaved area is a treasured part of the island’s past…

The 25 Best Beaches on the Big Island

There are seemingly endless beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii, each one boasting unique features and beautiful scenery. Today we’re highlighting our favorites! Visiting…

Mai Tai Magic?

I started out on a quest for the history behind Hawaii’s magical Mai Tai. This popular rum and fruit juice concoction has two very interesting…

Kualoa Ranch: Discovering Moli’i Fishpond

Kualoa Ranch is located on the northeastern side of Oahu in the countryside, less than an hour from Honolulu. The ranch terrain varies from rainforests…