Maui Restaurants: Mark Ellman’s Latest, Honu Seafood

You can eat the view at Honu Seafood and the grinds are pretty good, too. Chef Mark Ellman, who’s been around Maui for quite some time and still operates the two Mala Wharf and Tavern eateries recently opened this seafood joint in an upstairs breathtaking oceanview space in Maui. A lot of the seafood appears [...]

Ka Hula Piko: Hula Dancing on Molokai

This is hula festival is far less crowded than many of the larger fests. That’s in part due to its location on Moloka’i but the caliber of this event is stellar and worth a dedicated visit for the hula fanatics. Moloka’i Ka Hula Piko began in 1991 and it takes place each year on the third [...]

Off the Radar Hotels in Hawaii: Luxe Holualoa Inn

This gem resides in a small town of artists and coffee growers clinging the verdant hillsides of the Kona Coast south of the big resorts. Devastating views from the rooms lead to lethargy in the face of a bit of a drive down the hill to hit the Big Island’s notable beaches on the Kohala [...]

Kayaking Sea Arches on the Na Pali Coast of Kauai

The Na Pali Coast of Kauai is a designated World Heritage Site and rightly so. We’re written about the views from above Na Pali which provides hints at the wonders below – pristine white sand beaches rimming uninhabited hanging valleys where waterfalls abound and nary a building can be found. Some folks choose to hike [...]

Best Hawaii Pools for Kids: Winding River at the Grand Hyatt Kauai

A jungle river, winding down a hill side, with shady coves and wild birds and spectacular foliage – and water slides, of course. Welcome to the marvelous pool universe of the Grand Hyatt Kauai, a resort on the sunny Poipu Coast that has some of the biggest and best non-oceanic swimming options around. Kids and [...]

The Cliffs of Eternity: Waipio Rim B&B Atop the Valley of the Kings

It’s nice to enough to sit on a comfortable bench. But how about a bench with a view like this? This is the front yard (or backyard) of the Waipio Rim B&B, a small B&B that sits atop the cliffs on the Hamakua Coast directly above Waipio Valley, the Valley of the Kings. At night [...]

Must Buy Hawaii: Coal Pepe‘e‘uhola Buttondown Aloha Shirt from Sig Zane

The aloha shirt cognoscenti of Hawaii nod sagely when you tell them you went to Sig Zane in Hilo. Zane is the reigning king of exclusive aloha shirt runs focused entirely on Hawaiian floral and cultural themes. His designs are not only graphically fabuloso but also rare. Because Zane only prints a limited number of [...]

Off the Radar Hotels in Hawaii: Hotel Lanai

So the majority of folks who come to Hawaii look for the really big hotels that are huge brands in paradise – Hilton, Marriott, Outrigger, Westin, St. Regis. Many of those are fabulous. Travelers looking to get off the beaten path and go cheaper look for condos or B&Bs. Rare are the off-the-radar, smaller but [...]

Makapu’u Sunrise: For Prom Nights and Vacations, Too

Sunrises all over Hawaii are pretty danged spectacular. On Oahu, thought, its hard to beat the view of sunrise from the cliffs or the beach at Makapu’u. This is a fave prom night conclusion and rightfully so. The rugged coastline is stark and free of the clutter of lights, buildings and hotels. The colors are [...]