Hawaii

New sunscreen restrictions in eco-conscious countries and sun safety options

How to stay safe in the sun? With regulations changing all over the world in an effort to protect coral...

Swimming with sea turtles (Maui, USA)

Right across the street from my one-week-every-other-year timeshare near Lahaina on the island of Maui, there is a small beach...

Molokai Hot Bread (Hawaii, USA)

If you go to Molokai (which I do recommend despite its low number of visitors – or perhaps because of...

Iao Needle trail (Maui, Hawaii)

Iao Needle is the focus of a short walking trail in Iao Valley State Park. There is a beautiful stream...

Ululani’s Shave Ice (Maui, Hawaii)

On Maui, arguably the best shave ice is from Ululani’s Shave Ice which has multiple locations on the island. The...

Paia Fish Market’s amazing tacos (Maui, Hawaii)

If you are on Oahu and are always searching for the best fish taco, I highly recommend going to one...

USA’s largest tree: Lahaina’s Giant Banyan Tree (Maui, Hawaii)

The 150-year-old Banyan Tree in Courthouse Square is the largest tree, not only in Hawaii but in the United States....

Oahu Attractions

Oahu offers the traditional attractions of any Hawaiian island, like: Along with the standard animal experiences that are available on...

Maui attractions (Hawaii)

Maui is, to me, the most active of the Hawaiian islands.  I own an every-other-year time-share week on Maui near...

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor (Oahu, Hawaii)

At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan, bringing the US into WW2....