Normally, you don’t want to argue with someone who buys ink by the barrel. I suppose that’s how they buy ink over at the Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii’s largest daily newspaper). Each year they rank Hawaii’s Best 150 Restaurants according to readers and Advertiser critics. Is there a better way? read more »

It’s always sad to know your true love really loves another. The pain can be lessened somewhat by knowing that, of your love's 21 loves, you’re Numero Uno. Such was the life of a Queen in ancient Hawaii… read more »

A couple of photographs should be sufficient to describe the Garden Isle; Kauai. However, this is a web log, so photographs are used judiciously (I don’t have many) and I have an abundance (they’re free) of extra words; adjectives, adverbs, etc. Perfect for descriptions. And facts about good resorts and restaurants in the Poipu Beach area. read more »

We’re not biased, or anything. The beaches in Hawaii really are among the best you’ll find anywhere. Of course, it’s always better to make it official. It’s official. Dr. Beach says Hawaii has the best beach this year. Where is it? read more »

They gather. K-Mart, Macy's, Wal-Mart, CostCo, Sam's Club, soon Nordstrom's. Oahu is known as the Gathering Place. That’s primarily because pretty much everything is here. For shoppers, Oahu is THE place. NO other island in Hawaii offers the variety, selection, and low prices that you’ll find on Oahu. Our favorite places begin with… read more »

Waikiki is Hawaii’s most famous beach and home to more tourists than all other beaches put together. This pearl of a beach is really a string of beaches, pearls, if you will, that stretch for over 2 miles of glistening sand where you can frolic, bathe, gawk, and… read more »

Diamond Head, is Honolulu's most recognizable attraction. Kapiolani Park sits below Diamond Head and next to Waikiki. It was Hawaii’s first public park as of 1877. King Kalaukaua named the park after his beautiful wife, Queen Kapiolani. The 200 acres of lush trees, lawns, is parked next to Honolulu Zoo, below the slopes of Diamond Head, and across from Queen’s Surf Beach. read more »

Life should be that easy. Can you imagine the difficulty of bird watching while there’s a flowing volcano nearby? Remarkably, it works out quite well, thank you. First, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is loaded with exotic species of birds. Having the volcano nearby simply keeps you alert. read more »

As an ancient land made up of many cultures, Hawaii has a history somewhat unique to the rest of the Pacific. Hawaiian gods and goddesses are well known in local culture and stories. One goddess to be recognized by the rest of the world is Pele, goddess of fire and volcanoes—she works overtime in Hawaii. read more »