Maui’s twins are more like Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwartzenegger than Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Wailuku and Kahului are just a few miles apart and different as night and day. I recommend you visit both during the day and find something else to do with your night. read more »

The oldest island in the Hawaiian chain is Kauai, also known as The Garden Isle. Simply put, Kauai is lush, green, tropical. Beaches are excellent, scenery is wondrously varied, local folks are quiet and friendly. What’s not to like? read more »

Along with spas, boutique hotels are all the rage these days. They offer a hideaway and respite from the monolithic resorts which dot Waikiki’s shores. Joy is what you’ll find at the better than boutique Waikiki Joy Hotel. What kind of Joy? Oh, don't forget the joy of spas. read more »

Arguably America’s longest shopping mall, famed Waikiki Beach remains the primary destination for most of Hawaii’s tourist crowd. Whether from the US, Europe, or Asia, Waikiki is where the paradise vacation begins. What’s on Waikiki Beach today? Sand. Surf. Shopping. read more »

The TV announcer blasts the "Hilo to Hanalei" news theme everynight, seven nights a week. Should you go to Hanalei just to see what it's all about? In a word, yes. "Shock and awe," it's not. But Hanalei is cool. read more »

It’s no secret, the times, they are a changin’. Bob Dylan said it in the 60s. So it is now for Honolulu’s famed Chinatown district. It’s changing. People. Faces. Stores. Hang outs. Restaurants. The face of Chinatown reflects the face of Hawaii. It’s changing. read more »