Today’s excellent Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Lana’i resident and Four Seasons Lanai General Manager, Tom Roelens. What a great action shot of two playful dolphins zipping through…
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Earth Day 2011 — Care for Hawaii’s Sea Life
In the spirit of Earth Day, I thought I’d recycle an Earth Day post from the past. Caring for Hawaii’s sea life is still very important. Let’s consider the very…
Live Lana’i Updates
It may seem that I’ve been cat napping the past couple of days, but actually, that’s far from the case! I’ve been super active since landing on Lana’i Tuesday…
Bringing Sunscreen With You to Hawaii
From my article Six Strategies for Packing Light, Dana asked an excellent question about bringing sunscreen to Hawaii. She asked: Curious what you do about sunscreen since it has to…
LiveWell Network Video: Hawaii’s Lanai Island
I wanted to share this excellent video from the LiveWell Network. The video host seems to be impressed with the off-the-beaten-path adventures Lanai offers. Watching it just makes me more…
Aloha Friday Photo: A Waikiki Lanai with a View
Don’t you just love the view from this lanai (balcony)? I could sit here for hours watching the vibrant Waikiki scene as those gentle waves roll in. This photo is…
Directions & Map to Haleakala Summit for Watching Sunrise
From my advice for watching Haleakala sunrise, I recommend that you map out your directions at least a day before you plan to go. Otherwise, you’ll be fumbling around for…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 13, 2011
Let’s take a peek at today’s news and deals roundup. * Kauai’s newly renovated Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa is on sale for $249 per night for stays through June…
Lana’i Bound!
I’m excited to share with you that I’ve been selected as one of seven New Media Artists in Residence to share the story and experiences of visiting Lanai. I’m honored…
Hawaiian Proverb: I mohala no ka lehua i ke ke’ekehi ‘ia e ka ua.
I love the wisdom of proverbs and I recently came across this site with a list of Hawaiian proverbs. One of my favorite Hawaiian proverbs is: I mohala no ka…
Na Pali Coast by Land, Air & Sea
Seeing the amazing Na Pali Coast is an absolute MUST for a Kauai vacation! But, how do you see it? We cover your options to help you choose what’s best for you.
Aloha Friday Photo: Little Birdie Edition
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Cliff Jensen who has a fantastic photo collection of birds of Hawaii. Cliff tells me that photo is of a Japanese White-eye.…
Hawaii Doesn’t Have Scary Snakes
My best friend and her husband are considering taking their first trip to Hawaii. So, when we get a chance to talk, sometimes the conversation leads to one of my…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 6, 2011
Here’s the Hawaii vacation news that’s caught my eye. * Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort is offering guests a way to give to Japan relief with a three-day or longer…
Most of Hawaii’s Rain Falls at Night
Well, here’s one for your did-you-know file. I’ve been told a few times that most of Hawaii’s rain falls at night. I had been somewhat skeptical when I heard that,…