This list doubles as a wave finder for surfers. Pipeline Sloping sand, with beach trees for shade, is the perfect amphitheater. The famous barrel break is close to shore. Kapahulu Groin Take a… Continue reading
Ho‘okipa This beach close to Paia on windward Maui is the birthplace of windsurfing. Wave jumping is required. Kanaha Beach Park Kite-boarders and windsurfers commandeer different ends of this beach near the airport.… Continue reading
GETTING SWALLOWED BY THE LAND At popular mainland parks, hikers are advised to stay on trails to avoid destroying a fragile ecosystem. In Hawaii, the tables are turned and the smart money is… Continue reading
Never leave valuables in the car … Especially on Oahu, the most likely place in the nation to have a car break-in … Even more than bear break-ins in Yosemite … Don’t transfer… Continue reading
Get a preview in your Kauai Trailblazer guide. Hike in two miles for great views and know how to stay safe on the trail. Bringing water is rule number one and wearing the… Continue reading
LIVING THE LUXURY Destination resorts aren’t just for well-heeled guests and conventioneers. Visitors are welcomed to peruse shops and restaurants. The best resorts are botanical gardens, museums, and architectural wonders all rolled into… Continue reading
All the sights of Maui are within a day’s drive. Almost all tourists stay on the west side, either in south in Kihei-Wailea or on the north end at Lahaina-Ka‘anapali-Kapalua. As an alternative,… Continue reading
A barrage of factoids. Did you know: Stand up paddle surfing offers surfers the ability to catch more waves in a set, as well as offering a better view of incoming sets. Stand… Continue reading
