Is the Water Really That Blue?

Hawaii’s expanse of ocean embraces the islands like a blanket of sea salt and waves. Some areas may be subdued by a calm, while others slosh around in sheer madness. But no matter Mother Ocean’s mood, you can always count on her aura to be a spectral blue. Deep, deep blues color the outer depths…

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Appropriate Outerwear for Hawaii

“Do we need to pack jackets for Hawaii?” Despite how tropical of a paradise it may appear in postcards, Hawaii does get cold, so packing a light jacket or hooded sweater would be fine. Of course, our definition of “cold” isn’t anything near the cold people experience in other parts of the world that are…

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Pumpkin Picking in Hawaii

While Hawaii doesn’t necessarily get those fab fall colors, there is one color in particular that screams the season: orange! Pumpkins of all sizes roll right into supermarkets and local farmers markets around the state. But there’s nothing more fun than picking a pumpkin straight from the patch. Here are a few places to do…

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