The Hibiscus is the Hawaii state flower. You may have been given one when arriving to the islands. You may have seen women wearing them in their hair or on their lei’s. You may have even seen them in paintings or on clothing or swimwear. There are a variety of different colors of the Hibiscus… [read more]
A Few Hiking Tips for Hawaii
Always hike with another person. If you are hiking alone, take a cell phone with you. You never know when you might need it. Some hiking spots in Hawaii are in remote areas and it might be hours before you see another hiker. Start your hikes early in the morning in order to avoid the… [read more]
Sunsets on Oahu
If you’re on the island of Oahu, or anywhere in Hawaii for that matter, you have to make a point to see our beautiful sunsets. The colors are amazing as they light up the sky with the different hues of red, orange, pink, and blue. The times of the setting sun vary depending on the… [read more]
Waikiki’s Historic Timeline
Waikiki means “spouting water” in the Hawaiian language, which references the rivers and springs that flowed into the area. Following is a timeline tracing Waikiki from its rural days of first being discovered to its current urban state of hotels and tourists flocking the area. 1450 – Waikiki was established as the governmental center of… [read more]
Whale Season is Here
The first whale this season was spotted off the west coast of Kauai on September 16, 2014. Whales have begun migrating all the way from their homes in Alaska down to the warm coastal waters of Hawaii. The official start of the whale season begins in late December and lasts till about May, with the… [read more]
