Every Memorial Day, thousand of people gather along the Ala Moana shore at sunset in a reverent mood to remember loved ones who have passed.
Vacationers may arrive to the islands with a certain idea of hula and what it looks like. However, if you are willing to look beyond the iconic coconut bikini and grass skirt, you will be richly rewarded. Traditionally, hula was practiced to perpetuate the…
Move aside Baby Shark, here comes the Fish with the Pig-Like Snout! This one is fun for the kids! First, they can learn how to memorize and say the full name of Hawaiʻi’s state fish, the humuhumunukunukuaāpuaʻa. (Hint: take it slow, sound it…
If you plan to visit one of our Honolulu Museums that specialize in Native Hawaiian art and culture, you may come across a display case with a feather cape, or ʻahu ʻula. These historical artifacts are huge, each with a unique color pattern –…
Highlights of the Hike: The final stretch of the trail features a 80 degree view atop a bunker of Kaneohe Bay, extending from Kailua all the way to Chinaman’s Hat.The teal blue hues of the ocean meet the Ko’olau Mountain Range at this…
Luckily for those of us on-island during the past few weeks, the shelter-in-place orders have always allowed for ocean activities (though beach walks were restricted for a while), allowing us to take advantage of the incredibly reviving benefits of the ocean. Whether on…
What is the perfect sweet cold treat to break the heat of a sunny beach day? Shave Ice, for sure. Super-finely shaved ice is flavored with sweet flavored syrups and served with an ever-expanding variety of add-ons. There are shave ice places all over…
Youʻre waiting in line for Bishop Museum, the Honolulu Aquarium, a car or bike rental, etc., etc. Above the cashier’s desk, you see a list of rates with the usual discounts for seniors, military and children, and Kamaʻaina rate. What is this? It’s basically a…
Celebrate your mother, auntie, and loved ones with a sweet fragrant flower lei sent all the way from Hawai’i for Mother’s Day. When choosing a lei for Mom, consider a tuberose or plumeria strand filled with fresh, sweet aromas! The Hawaiian Lei Company has…
Thinking of travelling to one of the neighbor islands? You may see some options on the smaller craft airlines like Mokulele Airlines. These little planes seat about 8 passengers. They’re not the right fit for every traveller, but on a clear weather day, you…
