Miloli’i: A Big Island fantasy for free

Honomalino Beach, a 20-minute walk from the Kona Coast village of Miloli’i, is the sort of place people dream about when thinking of Hawaii. Spinner dolphins frolick offshore of a black-sand beach. Snorkeling… Continue reading

When on Oahu: check out easy Manoa Falls trail

Lots of people make the 1.5-mile round-trip hike to Manoa Falls, a classic tropical white ribbon falling down a 200-foot cliff. As the sign indicates, don’t dawdle under the water. Local tour companies… Continue reading

Hawaii beach parks that have it all: Kalihiwai, Kauai

In terms of wild-and-scenic tropical beaches, Kauai’s north shore is tops among the islands—and second place is distant. With all there is to do on Kauai, most visitors miss this little sandy bay… Continue reading

Living the wild life at Kekaha Kai State Park on the Big Island

If flying into Kona, check out the aquamarine sandy coves studded by palms that are not far north of the airport. That’s Kekaha Kai (formerly ‘Kona’) State Park, some 1,600 acres of oasis… Continue reading

No Worries Hawaii: does all the work so you don’t have to

No Worries Hawaii is a vacation planning guide for all the islands. A self test lets you pick through things to do in the Islands (below is one of 38 categories), and gives… Continue reading

Oahu’s unlikely Eden: Wahiawa Botanical Garden

You could spend a month or more touring Hawaii’s tropical gardens, which include four National Tropical Botanical Gardens, and still be impressed by this 27-acre offering hiding in the middle of Oahu. Wahiawa… Continue reading

#LetHawaiiHappen

One of the most easily accessible wild beaches on Maui is Baldwin Beach. It’s best for long walks and wave play. Locals love it, so do kids. It’s close to Paia so you… Continue reading

Maui’s blowhard can be a serious party pooper

Nakahalele Blowhole on Maui’s north coast is a sure crowd-pleaser—who doesn’t like to see whitewater exploding 50 feet and higher from an opening in the reef?—but visitors are advised to stay back at… Continue reading