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January 25
While it’s possible that living in the great state of Hawaii could make us slightly biased, it really is the paradise depicted on film and we can’t think of a better place to spend your vacation. Whether your travel dreams consist of adventure, relaxation, sun and surf, nature or sports, “Paradise of the Pacific” has something for […]
July 21
Hawaii is one of the world’s top vacation destinations, and it is little wonder why. With its spectacular year-round climate, breath-taking scenery, tropical beaches and our famous Aloha spirit, Hawaii tops more than a few travel bucket lists. They say that travel is the only thing you buy that can make you richer and while […]
March 23
After much deliberation, you’ve decided on Hawaii as your next vacation destination, but with so many beautiful islands to choose from, how do you determine which one to visit? Niihau and Kahoolawe are small islands with limited tourism but the other six are jam packed with all of the ingredients needed for a perfect vacation […]
March 9
One of the things we enjoy most when travelling, is finding all of the hidden gems each destination has to offer. This typically entails new and unusual activities or off-the-beaten-track adventures, and Hawaii has got plenty of both! Discovering some of the less traditional attractions can take hours of scouring the archives of the internet […]
January 26
Popularized by the Jack Nicholson / Morgan Freeman film of the same name, the term “bucket list” typically refers to a collection of things one hopes to see, do or experience before dying; or as they say, “kicking the bucket”. While we think that everyone should definitely visit Hawaii before they die, today’s post is […]
June 1
According to Hawaiian legend, Pele’s sister Hi’iaka battled a fierce dragon lopping off its tail and leaving a piece of it behind which is known today as “Chinaman’s Hat”. It’s resemblance to the hats worn by Chinese farmers and peasants is what gave it the somewhat racist sounding nickname, but this popular landmark in Hawaii […]
May 21
Long before California became the surf capital of the world, the ancient people of Hawaii were riding waves like today’s pros! Known as he’enalu by the early Polynesian settlers, Hawaii is considered the birth place of one of the world’s most popular water sports. From our famous Banzai Pipeline, to our year-round tropical climate, Hawaii […]
April 24
A cross between surfing and kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or SUP as it is known, has taken the world of water sports by storm and is one of the most popular water activities in Hawaii. Celebrities like Emma Stone, Rhianna, Kathy Griffin and even Cher have all been spotted paddleboarding in Hawaii. According to a recent […]
April 9
It’s no secret that Hawaii is a paradise. A Hawaiian vacation tops the bucket list of people around the world but what’s a vacation in Hawaii without the beach? From large to small and even multicoloured, there are literally hundreds of beaches here which can make it difficult to decide which ones to visit. With […]
March 19
Rainbows are a common sight here in Hawaii, and not just on the ground. The Paradise of the Pacific is also known for its multi-colored beaches. Sure, our gold and white sand beaches are the stuff that postcards are made of, but it’s our red, black, and even green beaches that are the real show […]
