HomeyHawaii – Page 15 – Hawaii Travel Blog and Hawaii Vacation Rental Listings

Verified listing badge in the center; on both sides - benefits for travelers and owners

Verified Listing Badge: How We Perform the Verification

January 24, 2018 HomeyHawaii Comments 4 comments

HomeyHawaii listings can be posted by individual owners, by friends and family members helping an owner to list and receive more bookings, or by a professional management company. This is clearly stated on every listing. In the “Listing Owner Information” section, right after the name, you can see one of the following three categories:– Homeowner– Friends and Family Manager– Management Company Each owner or manager that lists property/ies on HomeyHawaii.com can choose to undergo our easy listing verification process and…

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View of Onomea Bay from the end of the Donkey Trail

Day 1 – Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls and Onomea Bay

January 19, 2018 Sylvia Dion Comments 3 comments

This is a part of our 9-day Big Island Itinerary. Monday, December 25. We slept longer today, because it’s Christmas and some of the places we would see otherwise will be closed. We are driving north from Hilo, along the scenic Hamakua coast. Our first stop stop is Rainbow Falls, a 10-15 minute drive from the hotel. The waterfall view is just a few steps away from the parking lot. We took a trail on the left going up the waterfall….

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Honolulu Museum of Art, Oahu - front entrance

Honolulu Museum of Art in Oahu: Come Be Ispired

January 18, 2018 Taylor McCaleb Comments 1 comment

The Honolulu Museum of Art is Hawaii’s largest fine arts museum. It was founded in 1922 by Anna Rice Cooke and has one of the largest collections of Asian and Pacific art in the United States, as well as art pieces from all over the world including big names like Van Gogh, Monet, Gaugin, Rivera. From oil paintings to ancient clothing to sculptures, you will find a universe of intriguing art. The Museum offers guided tours, walk around tours and…

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The grand hall with ocean view in Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo

Arrival Day – Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo and the Banyan Drive

January 16, 2018 Sylvia Dion Comments 4 comments

This is a part of our 9-day Big Island Itinerary. Before Arrival: Planning the Trip The Big Island is called big for a reason – it’s biger than the rest of Hawaiian islands and has two airports. After searching the internet for ideas, I decided to fly into one airport and out of the other. I found flights from Oakland to Hilo and back from Kona to Oakland and paid some extra for the rental car to be able to…

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Vegan Oahu: Strawberry Princess Pancakes in Vegan Hills

Vegan Oahu: A Guide to Vegan Food Options in Honolulu and Beyond

December 21, 2017 Jam Pallera Comments 2 comments

One of the biggest reasons I ventured out to Oahu was for the exposure of vegan eats outside of where I’m from (I am a Vegas local). Why not venture out to the healthiest state in America? Here are the top vegan spots on Oahu to check out when you’ve got a hankering for a delicious and nutritious meal. Listed below are the restaurants that serve a full-vegan menu. At the bottom of this article you will find the Vegan Oahu…

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Maui Sugar Museum, the sign and the buiding

Maui Sugar Museum – A Sweet Taste of Maui’s Sugarcane Era

December 6, 2017 HomeyHawaii Comments 0 Comment

There’s more to Maui than exotic beaches and extravagant hotels. Those who want to add variety to their Maui vacation stay will find the homely Maui Sugar Museum inviting and educational. Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum is one of many attractions on the island that provide a peek at its plantation days and serves as a great introduction to one of the most significant periods in Maui’s agricultural history – the sugarcane era. This quiet, non-profit museum is conveniently located…

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Local Maui produce and food - buy in Maui Costco or farmers markets

Buying Local Maui Produce for All Tastes and Needs

December 1, 2017 Rosanna Ha Comments 3 comments

Maui is home to some of the most beautiful and flavorful produce in the world. With warm temperatures all year around and produce seasons that change very rapidly, one can always find something new and interesting to try. Many families vacation on Maui for extended periods of time or at least long enough to do a little grocery shopping. Here are some tips on where to buy some amazing Maui produce and products when visiting. First and foremost, Costco is definitely…

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Big Island Waimea: A mural in the Parker Ranch shopping center

The Big Island Waimea – Hawaii Ranch Town

December 1, 2017 Dennis Gregory Comments 2 comments

Green hills rising up behind the town, tall trees waving in the misty valleys, a cold breeze hitting on your face. Are you in Switzerland? Oregon? Northern California? No, this is Hawaii, a mountainish town on the Big Island called Waimea. This is the Big Island Waimea, not Waimea town in Kauai, not Waimea Valley or the famous Waimea Bay on Oahu. Fortunately, like the Big Island with many names, Waimea has two names, the other is Kamuela. Why is…

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Kula Country Farms, Maui - amazing view of the ocean and island in the background.

Kula Country Farms: Maui Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own Strawberries and More

November 19, 2017 Rosanna Ha Comments 2 comments

When most people think of Hawaii, warm weather, sandy beaches, bright blue water and sunshine come to mind. Actually, Hawaii possesses almost all climates in the world in just one place. On Maui, the temperature fluctuates depending on the trade winds as well as what side of the island you are on. The south shore tends to be sunnier and hotter, while the north shore tends to be cooler and windier. Kula, located on the slopes of Haleakala – a…

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Road to Hanam Maui: driving along cliffs over the ocean

Safe Driving in Maui. Tips on How to Safely Navigate Our Beautiful Island

November 8, 2017 Rosanna Ha Comments 3 comments

When driving in any foreign place there are always precautions to take and things to look out for and driving in Maui is not any different. Though the island is extremely easy to navigate and traffic is rarely an issue, there are more important factors that play into what locals consider safe driving. Here are a few things to look out for and to be aware of next time you find yourself driving around the island. From personal experience, two…

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