A change of place, new surroundings, perhaps a new water sport or simply a visit to a different beach enjoying a sport you’re familiar with—any small misstep can cause an injury and disrupt an idyllic vacation. Any traveler, regardless of skill level, should consider a few tips for himself and those in his travel party… Continue reading Hawaii Beach Safety
Hula and ukulele are Hawaiian cultural treasures and while water sports don’t quickly come to mind as culture, surfing on the islands, particularly Waikiki, is legendary. Destinations have one or multiple landmarks of things to see and do. Waikiki is notably special for the Waikiki Beachboys, the group of carefree men who had the good… Continue reading Waikiki Surf Lessons
Economic downturn, changes, staycations and trends have all been buzz terms in the tourism industry. Analyses have appeared repeatedly with discussions of what visitors are doing, how they’re spending and amenities they want. USA Today explores the rise of vacation rentals and reviews some website booking options in one of their May 2011 Travel sections. Planning a… Continue reading Hawaii Travel News
Ground transportation in Hawaii is varied and some islands have more access to public transportation than others. While it’s not necessary to know every location you plan to visit, have a general idea of places you’d like to see, where your base will be and what is nearby will help determine how frequently public transportation… Continue reading Public Transportation in Hawaii
Horseback riding was once considered a rustic, countryside activity, but over the years, a need to find genuine respite has made many travelers look into experiences they wouldn’t normally consider. Furthermore, activities on the islands tend to heighten the activity simply because of the setting. One location, the Waipio Valley, is one of the best… Continue reading Big Island Horseback Riding
TripAdvisor recently released its Travelers’ Choice 2011 list of The Best Destinations, with each of the primary Hawaiian islands earning a rank and three placing in the top 10. The TripAdvisor website has more than 45 million travelers posting their experiences and opinions. The towns featured include Honolulu, Oahu; Lahaina, Maui; Kailua-Kona, Big Island and… Continue reading Top 25 Destinations on TripAdvisor
Kaanapali Kahala Estate Black Rock, signature beaches and world-acclaimed golf are the features of legendary Kaanapali on Maui’s West Side. Spend your days lounging at Kaanapali Kahala Estate, with its vast grounds, spacious living spaces and two master suites overlooking the sea. The gourmet kitchen is excellent for catering parties for 16 or just two.… Continue reading Luxury Rentals in Prime Locations – Kaanapali Kahala Estate
Kapalua Mauka Main House A private luxury resort for a romantic escape or a paradise fun-fest for a family, Kapalua Mauka Main House is a dream home that will have you wondering what to experience first. Whether lounging by the 50’ infinite-edge pool or playing a mini-round on your small golf course, you can indulge… Continue reading Luxury Rentals in Prime Locations – Kapalua Mauka Main House
Some of the most indulgent vacation rentals were once playgrounds and residences for ancient Hawaiian royalty. Today, a new type of royalty luxuriates in homes that make it difficult to explore beyond the grounds. Kailua, Oahu’s Ku’uipo Estate sleeps 14 comfortably throughout eight sleeping rooms, each with its own bathroom. The Zen-inspired home is a… Continue reading Luxury Rentals in Prime Locations – Ku’uipo Estate
TripAdvisor recently released its Top 25 list of Travelers’ Choice The Best Beaches 2011. Three different Hawaiian locales ranked among the 25 that travelers on the website selected as their picks. Honolulu (#7), Poipu (#9) and Kamuela (#20) on Oahu, Kauai and Big Island, respectively, placed high for their beaches. Oahu Honolulu is home to… Continue reading Top 25 Travelers’ Choice Best Beaches 2011
