Monthly Archive: July, 2014

Laid back luxury in Hawaii: some special walking paths

Hawaii offers many coastal and jungle trails into the wilds. But for those seeking laid-back luxury along the journery, try these paved paths that skirt high-end beach resorts (listed geographically from north to… Continue reading

Top Ten Hawaii Spots to visit in 2015

Okay, let’s be real for a moment: It would be easy to do a blog called “1,000 Places to See in Hawaii Before You Die.”  Hawaii is brimming with epiphanies of place, both… Continue reading

Finding Pila’a Beach on Kauai

Some clues: “To reach the pretty Pila‘a Beaches—a ‘fantasy island’ getaway—go to the right when you reach the bottom of the trail at the water. It’s a .5-mile scramble on black boulders at… Continue reading

Maui Beaches: kissing cousins

Though throngs of tourists and locals fill several huge lots at Makena State Park, the beaches retain a wide-open and wild vibe, with fine sand, foamy waves and a backshore that rests below… Continue reading