HAWAII: WHOSE BEACH IS IT, ANYWAY?
All beaches in Hawaii are public. Put a big asterisk here. About 80 percent of the beaches in the islands are easily reached, but for many other gems getting to the beach can… Continue reading
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WILDERNESS AND LUXURY GO HAND-IN-HAND ON KAUA’I’S SOUTH SHORE
Kauai Trailblazer has the details for the island’s south coast, all its nooks and crannies. Information is laid out in a way that makes adventuring a breeze.
find the “small” places ON THE BIG ISLAND
But relative solitude can be had with a quick turn of the wheel. Manini Beach Park (above) lies on the south lip of the bay. The palmy park is a sure thing for picnics; the snorkeling is excellent; and a short trail leads to a marine conservation district and small beach that is truly hidden.
WINDWARD OAHU IS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
For the one of the dreamiest tropical views in Hawaii, head south from Waikiki, past the snorkeling Mecca of Hanauma Bay, to the southern tip of the island at Makapu’u Point. From here, looking north, is Windward Oahu, where the jagged green spine of the Ko’olau Range drops steeply to sandy beaches and coves, with small islands floating offshore: pure eye candy.
Three top reasons people come to Hawaii: Beaches, beaches, beaches
In the age of smart phones, are guidebooks necessary? For most visitors, the answer is “No.” Most visitors are seeing Hawaii for the first time, staying for about a week, and mainly want… Continue reading
Postpone your trip to Hawaii
Get ready to take the leap! Hawaii currently has limited beach access and visitor quarantines in effect. When the pandemic passes, you can be ready to hit the trails and beaches by… Continue reading
The Big Island’s Pololu Valley is like Kauai’s Kalalau only without the people
The green nub on the north end of the Big Island—Kohala— that points toward Maui is a million years older than the island’s southern volcanic slopes, whose shores are being widened by fresh… Continue reading
How the history of Hawaii may predict the future of the world
The analogy is obvious: Eight principal Hawaiian islands are adrift in a universe of ocean, just as our eight planets (sorry Pluto) are isolated in a universe of space. The first Polynesians, from… Continue reading