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View from high cliffs down to Kalaupapa peninsula in Molokai, Hawaii

Molokai Day 3 – Kalaupapa Peninsula and Pala’au State Park

June 8, 2018 Christa Goodwin Comments 1 comment

For the third and final day of our Family of Five’s Journey to Molokai, we planned an unhurried trip to what is in many ways the heart and soul of the Friendly Isle. A visit to Molokai is not complete without visiting the Kalaupapa Peninsula or at least spending time at the lookout to contemplate its history. Our family left the vacation condo at Molokai Shores and drove north on Kalae Highway for about 20 minutes before arriving at Pala’au State…

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The Ultimate Guide to Hawaii Vacation Rental Fees

June 6, 2018 HomeyHawaii Comments 1 comment

The same term ‘Vacation Rental Fees’ gets used in different contexts, and it can get quite confusing. The purpose of this article is to explain most possible fees that a traveler to Hawaii can expect to pay. We mainly discuss those fees as they apply to vacation rental industry, and mention hotels for comparison only. All quoted taxes and fees are in USD. What are Vacation Rental Fees? Vacation Rental Fees include any fees that a traveler, staying in a…

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Woman's head made of musical notes looking at the sun with the name of Kimie Miner's album 'Proud as the Sun'

Kimie Miner ‘Proud as the Sun’ – A Soulful Getaway

June 5, 2018 Adrian Manuel Comments 3 comments

The pure tropical, fun in the sun atmosphere of Hawaii may conjure lots of play, but there is plenty of nuance to be found. Whereas other musicians cater to summer party beach vibes, artist Kimie Miner lurks in that quiet reverie just before sundown. That brief moment of peace stolen not for cameras and pictures, but for the soul. Her third album, Proud as the Sun, invites listeners to bathe in the shimmering beauty found within. Her songs and the…

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A collage showing a dinosaur's reflection in the car side-view mirror

Filmed in Hawaii: Jurassic World (2015)

June 2, 2018 Dan Roberts Comments 10 comments

If you’re as familiar with 1993’s Jurassic Park as I am, then you’ll know that Hawaii is no stranger to prehistoric monsters. It’s also home to filming locations for The Lost World Jurassic Park (1997) and Jurassic Park III (2001) – the second and third films in the series. More recently, though, 2015 blockbuster Jurassic World was also filmed in Hawaii. In fact, the fourth film covered more Hawaiian ground than any of its predecessors. And while the new park doesn’t last long once…

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Lanikai Pillbox Hike

May 30, 2018 Angela Collard Comments 3 comments

Lanikai Pillbox Hike is an easy, pleasant and beautiful trail, located in the prestigious neighborhood of Lanikai, on the east side of the island of Oahu. It’s also known as Kaiwa Ridge Trail. Lanikai means “heavenly sea”, and this scenic trail depicted exactly that: clear blue ocean with the iconic Mokulua islands as its backdrop. From the start of the hike to the second pillbox is 0.6 mile. People usually turn around at the second pillbox, however, it is possible…

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An aerial view of Halawa Bay at the east end of Molokai

Molokai Day 2 – Dixie Maru Beach, Papohaku Beach, Halawa Valley

May 25, 2018 Christa Goodwin Comments 2 comments

The second day of our Family of Five’s Journey to Molokai. After a satisfying night of peaceful sleep, we were ready to explore Molokai! The girls wanted to check out the beach along the property edge of Molokai Shores. We soon discovered that this was an unusual spot. Rather than proper sand, this was a mud beach. Every step was met with the interesting sensation of warm mud squishing between our toes. The water was very shallow so our ocean…

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Blue sky, white cloulds, blue ocean and steep cliffs of Molokai's Nortn Shore

Molokai Day 1 – A Family of Five’s Journey the Friendly Isle

May 18, 2018 Christa Goodwin Comments 2 comments

Join one family’s holiday voyage to Hawaii’s 5th largest island. This island is approximately 38 miles long and 10 miles wide, with the tallest sea cliffs in the world, zero traffic lights, rumored to be the birthplace of hula, and home of U.S.’s longest continuous fringing reef. Can you guess what tropical paradise this is? It is…Molokai! Flying from Oahu to Molokai Before dawn, my husband and I and our three sleepy daughters climbed aboard a small plane departing from…

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Variations of Hawaiian shave ice colors and flavors

Hawaiian Shave Ice and Places to Enjoy It on Oahu

May 2, 2018 Nora Robertson Comments 0 Comment

Hawaiian shave ice (note: ‘shave’, not ‘shaved’) is a delicacy that is nostalgic to locals for its duo of artificial flavored syrups and brightly colored plastic flower cups. It was brought to the islands by Japanese immigration workers in the 1900s. And was it the perfect match to Hawaiian warm weather! Today you can find anyone from old-timers to children crowding eagerly around store fronts to enjoy this delicacy. Soft and powdery hand shaped domes infused with colorful sections of flavor are…

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How to Avoid Scams when Booking a Hawaii Vacation Property

April 25, 2018 HomeyHawaii Comments 1 comment

Aw, vacation. A time to relax, explore, and daydream. And part of that bliss of a vacation comes with our accommodations. Today’s choices are generally hotel or vacation rental property. We all know the perks of staying in a hotel, but what about rentals? Learn how to avoid scams and find a perfect Hawaii vacation property for your next trip to the Aloha state. Vacation rental properties offer tremendous value for your money when it comes to living space, in-home…

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An Ultimate Guide to Maui Luaus

April 23, 2018 HomeyHawaii Comments 14 comments

Maui has two shorelines, where most tourists stay: West Shore and South Shore. All major Maui luaus are located along those shores. There are 6 West Maui Luaus, and 3 South Maui Luaus. After reviewing the brief history of Hawaiian luau and its typical program, we provide the readers with all information they need to choose their first or next Maui luau. You can scroll down to the Master List of Maui Luaus. Contents Brief History of Hawaiian LuauTypical Luau…

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