Bringing the Kids archive
Fyndhawaii.com is something we contemplated for a while. At first I was doing this as a Hawaii-centric search engine but had troubled tuning it the way I wanted. Then along came Twitter. I wanted to figure out a way…
I did the Molokai Mule Ride almost a decade ago on assignment for a travel publication (This video gives you a great flavor for it). The ride was spectacular. The views from the trail as it zigzags down the…
Flemings on Maui is one of those beaches locals love but tourists rarely hit -- not a lot of hotels nearby. This video does it justice as its a beach that has everything. Left section is great for kids…
Nice article in Hana Hou magazine about the revival of Lyon Arboretum, a legendary but until recently ramshackle botanical garden on Oahu near downtown Honolulu and run by the University of Hawaii (caveat emptor -- I was married here at…
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Allison from OutdoorOhana,com sent me a link to her site a few weeks ago and I was extremely impressed. There is a ton of good information on child-friendly outdoor activities on Oahu, including the all-important shade factor. Coverage is primarily…
It's hard to get a bad view in Wailea and, set right on Polo Beach, the Kea Lani has as nice a view as any place else. What's to like about this resort? Rooms are suites so its better…
So Disney is hoping to open up out there by 2011. The Ko Olina Resort Area is sorta kinda starting to take shape as Marriott gets some company out there. The resort will sport 350 hotel rooms and 480 vacation…
Local media is reporting that Barack Obama took his family to Magic Island today for a dip and some sun. This is a pretty nice urban beach, also called Ala Moana Beach Park. Formerly overrun by homeless (the park, not…
I love Napili Beach. It's not a secret but its not totally blown, either. There are no major hotels on this gem of a bay, just south of Kapalua Resort. It's ringed by condos but none are taller than…
Here's one of my favorite beaches in the islands for kids. Shallow waters in the near shore area, clear and cool, sandy bottoms are nice on the footsies. The far side of the beach is pretty much isolated with…
