Hawaii Travel Tips & Guide


Hawaii Film Locations

The Aloha State is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. So it’s no surprise that Hollywood has used many Hawaii film locations in numerous films and TV shows. Visiting filming locations on some of the islands can be among the most interesting ways to explore Hawaii. Some of these places can only be toured by helicopter or boat, adding a sense of adventure when seeing them. Hawaii Film Locations – Oahu Oahu has the most film […]

Cherry Blossom Festivals

Enjoying Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan Japan is never more beautiful than during the season of cherry blossom festivals. From the beginning of spring, the land erupts with tiny pink, white and red sakura or cherry blossoms. During this time, it appears as if puffy pink clouds are hovering across the horizon, just above the ground. Gentle breezes whisk the flowers off the branches, leaving the petals to float in a dream-like descent. Once the cherry blossoms bloom, they only […]

Hawaiian Taro

Taro in Hawaii Many people in Polynesian and Southeast Asian countries enjoy growing and eating taro. This plant plays a key role in Hawaiian culture. And it plays an integral role in traditional Hawaiian cuisine. Hawaiian taro, or kalo, comes from the plant family of araceae. It has a rich nutty flavor and is a vegetable root of a light purple hue. Ancient Hawaiians ate taro not only as a nutritional side, but also used it for its healing and […]

Maui Farm Tours

One of the roadside attractions on Maui.

The Things You Can See on Maui Farm Tours While Maui is one of Hawaii’s most popular islands, there is more to it just than its beaches. Maui has some of Hawaii’s most unique farms and plantations, most of which are open to the public. If you’d like to see them, here are some of our best and most interesting Maui farm tours. Lahaina Animal Farm Looking for the perfect day-trip or weekend getaway for the whole family? Love animals […]

Aloha Shirts

Flowers, palm trees and birds are just some of the print designs you can find on Aloha shirts. Although people from the mainland call them Hawaiian shirts, the proper term for it is aloha shirt. There are generally two kinds of aloha shirts. The first is the type of shirt typically worn by local businessmen, which is printed, usually short sleeved and collared, having buttons through the full shirt. The second style is the silky looking aloha shirt. Tom Selleck […]

Hawaiian Luaus

Since ancient times, the Hawaiians used luaus as means to celebrate special occasions. People all over the world choose to celebrate bridal showers, rehearsal dinners or graduations. But in the Aloha State, it common to celebrate special and memorable events with Hawaiian luaus.  Originally “luau” did not refer to a gathering or feast, but rather to young edible taro leaves. But later, the word luau became associated with an entire festive occasion. Now, foods and entertainment once solely associated with […]

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles

Some of the world’s most fascinating creatures make their home in the ocean. Hawaiian green sea turtles are ancient creatures. They have been around since prehistoric times and are one of the five species of sea turtles native to Hawaii. Facts about Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles Although its common name is green sea turtle, the Hawaiian name for this marine reptile, is honu.  Honu make their habitat in temperate tropical waters all over the globe, including Hawaii. They are shy […]

The Historic Banyan Tree of Lahaina

The island of Maui offers innumerable features and beautiful landscapes for visitors to enjoy. One of the more prominent areas in Maui is the historic town of Lahaina. The Hawaiians once called the area “Lele” meaning “restless sun.” Lahaina was once a popular whaling port in the 19th century. Here, ships would pass during the whales’ migratory months. To this day, it remains a prime whale watching spot and is a town full of character and significance. But besides these […]

Unique and Colorful Beaches in Hawaii

Types of Unique and Colorful Beaches in Hawaii There are many unique and colorful beaches in Hawaii. The distinct minerals and geologic aspects of Hawaii have greatly shaped the composition of many of its beaches. Below are some of the most unique coastlines you can find in Hawaii. Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Na’alehu, Big Island Not until you have walked there, can you truly appreciate this unique black sand beach. As  result, this beach on the Big Island is probably […]

Hawaiian Lei

Example of Hawaii letis

Leis have become one of the most well-known Hawaiian symbols for commemorating special events. However, Hawaiian lei making as well as giving and wearing leis are deeper than just mere symbols. Hawaiian Lei Traditions This tradition came from Polynesian voyagers who traveled to the Hawaiian Islands by canoe. Leis are incredibly varied. While most make them from flowers and leaves, people can also make leis from shells, seeds, nuts and feathers. In the past, were even made from human finger […]

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