From Tropical Gardens to Idyllic Beaches – An Island Paradise This is a quick summary of one of the most beautiful drives on Earth, the north shore of the Garden Island. Here are some of the highlights along your journey. Na Aina Kai Botanical Garden As you near the north shore it is well worth… Continue reading Enjoy a Drive Along Kauai’s North Shore
Love Is In the Air on Maui’s – An Island Paradise Bask on the White Sands of Kapalua Beach This beautiful area is a lover’s paradise with gentle waters, perhaps humpbacks breaching offshore, and the cool, clear Pacific stretching endlessly into the distance. Take Romantic Walks In Iao Valley State Park and Kepaniwai Park Gardens… Continue reading Best Romantic Places and Amorous Things To Do On Maui
Cool Middle Elevations Feature Agriculture and Ranching Communities No visit to Maui is complete without a visit to the Upcountry, which starts at an elevation of about 1,000 feet above sea level at the town of Pukalani, and extends up the slope of Haleakala Volcano to the towns of Ulupalakua, Makawao, and Kula. Here are… Continue reading Maui’s Upcountry and North Shore Adventures
Authentic Island Celebrations Provide Insight Into Local Culture Lei Day Everyone in Hawaii knows that “May Day is Lei Day.” All through the year people in Hawaii give and receive colorful and fragrant floral leis – for birthdays, graduations, greetings and departures, anniversaries, and just to say thank you! Statues of King Kamehameha, Duke Kahanamoku,… Continue reading Oahu Festivals Provide Culture and Entertainment Year Round
History and Culture By Jeep, Train, Bus, and Foot Taking a land tour on the Garden Island offers visitors a chance to see many areas of the island that were inaccessible just a few years ago. Specialty tours include historic areas such as Kilohana as well as natural wonders such as Waimea Canyon as well… Continue reading Kauai Land Tours Offer Unique Insights Into Island’s Past
Adventure and Excitement Await Oahu Visitors Gliding and Skydiving Check out Dillingham Airfield if you want to soar silently through Hawaii’s skies over the beautiful north shore of Oahu. Reputable companies operating from the Airfield include Soar Hawaii Sailplanes (808-637-3147; Dillingham Airfield) and Original Glider (808-677-3404). Parasailing Over Waikiki Once you are securely strapped into… Continue reading Top Ten Adventures On Your Oahu Vacation
Scenic and Safe Beaches on the Valley Isle Wailea Beach This is actually many small beaches which are located along the Wailea Resort area where the lava rock outcroppings create many separate crescents of beautiful white sand. There are great snorkeling opportunities in these protected areas that also provide nice places for swimming or just… Continue reading Maui’s Most Enjoyable Beaches
Seeing Hawaii’s Gentle Giants of the Sea is Unforgettable One of the most spectacular sights in Hawaii is seeing a 40 ton humpback whale fly up out of the sea, spin half way around in the air, and then come crashing down on its back with a thunderous splash. Breaching whales are a fairly common… Continue reading Whale Watching An Amazing Hawaii Experience
Educational Exhibits and Hands-On Activities That Kids Love The Polynesian Cultural Center (55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie; 808-293-3333) encompasses more than 40 acres on Oahu’s beautiful north shore. Truly one of Oahu’s premier attractions, this superbly managed attraction provides valuable lessons while also being very exciting. From weaving to carving to coconut-cracking and ancient tattoos, from… Continue reading Polynesian Cultural Center Is Great for Furlough Fridays
Windward District Is Gateway to the North Shore Located just a short drive from Honolulu, Kaneohe is Oahu’s fourth largest city and borders the largest bay in the Hawaiian Islands, beautiful Kaneohe Bay. The word Kaneohe means Bamboo Husband, and is said to have originated from a woman complaining that her husband’s temper to the… Continue reading Cruising Around Kaneohe On Oahu
