Tag Archive: Hawaii travel

Cruising the Big Island’s Hamakua Coast

The northeast quadrant of the Big Island (north of Hilo, south of Waipio Valley) is as lush as any coastline in Hawaii. You can drive some 40 miles, hitting well-known attractions like Hawaii… Continue reading

The Duke

On the short list of the koolest kats who have ever lived is Duke Kahanamoku—Olympic swimming champion (medaling in events from 1912 to 1924), surfing legend, and the ranking royalty on Waikiki Beach… Continue reading

Hawaii guidebooks: stick with the BEST

Buy them on Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, trailblazertravelbooks.com, powells.com or order them at your favorite independent bookstore. Aloha!

Hawaii Beach Hiking: the do’s and don’ts

To take a hike or spend the day at the beach? Just one of the many tough choices facing the adventurous visitor. The answer: Do both, brah! Whether you want to people watch… Continue reading

Hapuna Beach Park: Divine

If Hapuna Beach didn’t already exist, God would have to create it. The Big Island, though larger than the other Hawaiian islands put together, has the least amount of sandy shoreline, since it… Continue reading

Hawaii Beach Escapes

Can’t decide whether to take a tropical walk or spend the day watching the waves roll in? No problem. Do both, Brah! Some of the best walking in the Islands is along where… Continue reading

Beautiful Lanikai Beach, Oahu

Beautiful Lanikai Beach, Oahu

girls enjoying the sun and surf

Twin Hawaiian sunbathers

Twin Hawaiian sunbathers

Keep your distance from the endangered monk seal.