Did I mention “rugged?” It is. With a Jekyl and Hyde attitude. Beautiful to behold during the day. Three notches above “rugged” at night with a “tough guy” reputation. Tread carefully. Waianae ain't Waikiki. Even Middle East Terrorists don't go to Waianae at night... read more »

McDonald’s is the place that makes folks smile. Their advertising even says they “love to see you smile.” Everywhere you go you’ll get fresh French fries, hot cheeseburgers, and ice cold Cokes. Hawaii McDonald’s, though, serve up Portuguese sausage, rice, and Chinese noodles. read more »

If anything, cattlemen are a breed apart. Ornery. Contrarian. Hard workers. Astute business folks. Such was the case of John Palmer Parker of Newton, MA. He married a king’s daughter and grew the largest cattle ranch ever. In Hawaii. So, where's this large cattle ranch? read more »

Most of the known resorts on Oahu are in Waikiki. Hyatt Regency. Hilton Hawaiian Village. Halekulani. The best resort on the island isn’t in Waikiki at all. It’s the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina. If it were not for that nearby oil refinery, the Ihilani would be the perfect resort. read more »

Well, when you get down to it, the name "Pearl" Harbor is pearl for a reason. Abundant with oyster shells, the Hawaiians once called this area on Oahu “Wai Momi”. That means ‘Pearl Waters’. Which pretty much gives away the secret embedded in the headline, huh? read more »

While we're tossing local phrases around like we know what they mean, how about. And "I koolua nou I kahi mehemeha." In other words, "Wear my love as a lei, and as your companion in lonely places." In short, how to get a lei in Hawaii. read more »

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 »