Called the “magical isle,” Maui is the second largest Hawaiian island. Both sophisticated and rugged, Maui’s top attractions include whale watching off the coast of Lahaina, driving the winding road to Hana, watching the sunrise from the 10,023-foot summit of Haleakala, and lounging on the white sand beaches of Kaanapali. Maui has four distinct resort [...]
Cook Islands: Like a Throwback to Hawaii 50 Years Ago
March 15, 2013 | Posted by
Last August, when Hillary Clinton visited the Cook Islands on official state business, its population of 11,000 islanders got a good chuckle at the bullet-proof car flown in to drive her around Rarotonga, the biggest of the Cooks’ 15 tropical isles. Truth be told, there are but two potential hazards on a drive around Rarotonga, [...]
Strange But Beautiful Beaches of Hawaii And The World
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
Getting to Hawaii’s Papakolea Beach isn’t easy—travelers must endure a hot, rugged, nearly three-mile hike along sea cliffs to reach it. Yet people make the trek every day. Why? Papakolea’s sand isn’t golden or white—or even black. It’s a deep olive green. Most of us would relish a day at any old beach. But there’s [...]
Hawaii’s Club Lanai, Abandoned in 1996, Being Resurrected
February 10, 2013 | Posted by
For the first time in four hours, my tour guide on Lanai is at a loss for words. We’re staring at what could be a set from Lost: a broad, sandy beach devoid of people, a scattering of derelict huts among palm trees and an empty pier, all about a 45-minute bumpy ride from the nearest [...]
Maui: What Is There Not to Love?
January 2, 2013 | Posted by
Admit it – you’re grinning already, even before you step on the plane. It starts with the idea of Maui… the anticipation. With the abundance of white beaches, waterfalls, and waves, what is there not to love? With all this island has to offer, you may be wondering where to start – never fear we [...]
Obama Leaves Family in Hawaii to Return to DC for Fiscal Cliff
December 26, 2012 | Posted by
With the nation still on the brink of the fiscal cliff, President Obama will leave his family in Hawaii tonight to return to Washington to see if he can push Senate Democrats into forging a deal. The negotiations have moved from the House to the Senate after Speaker John Boehner inexplicably abandoned discussions with the [...]
Visiting Hawaii’s Natural Wonders
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
The Aloha State conjures countless majestic images, from volcanoes and verdant cliffs to surfing beaches and eye-poppingly beautiful hibiscuses. There’s a lot to see in Hawaii, which is why we asked kama’aina (someone who has lived in Hawaii a long time) Christine Thomas to pick nine natural wonders sure to take your breath away. Oahu/Waimea [...]
Fantasy 4: Top Four Luxury Hawaiian Hotels
October 16, 2012 | Posted by
Imagine: you’re savoring a frozen cocktail and watching the waves crash on the shore, your skin turning the perfect shade of bronze. Ah yes, even daydreaming about Hawaii seems like a vacation. So when it comes time to plan an actual trip to Hawaii, you owe it to your fantasy to make it as memorable [...]
President Obama Pokes Fun At Birther Movement
September 9, 2012 | Posted by
President Obama – Making a post-DNC stop at a Florida sports bar and grill, President Barack Obama made a rare joking reference to the controversy over his birth certificate while talking to a boy from Hawaii. Approaching a table full of children at the Gator’s Dockside, Obama smiled when 6-year-old Andre Wupperman said he was [...]
Iconic Royal Hawaiian Offers Modern Luxury
July 4, 2012 | Posted by
Thanks to a multi-million dollar renovation, The Royal Hawaiian is setting new standards of luxury on the beautiful beaches of Waikiki on the island of Oahu. No longer just “The Pink Palace” The Royal Hawaiian is now a modern resort, with chic décor and unparalleled service. As a landmark Luxury Collection Resort, commonly called the [...]
