HomeyHawaii – Page 8 – Hawaii Travel Blog and Hawaii Vacation Rental Listings

Filmed in Hawaii: Tropic Thunder (2008) - a header image collage

Tropic Thunder Filming Locations (2008)

February 5, 2019 Dan Roberts Comments 2 comments

Hawaii has been used as a literal green screen for many action movies and comedy flicks over the decades. But the explosive blockbuster Tropic Thunder brought a mixture of both to the island of Kauai. So while the “Garden Isle” is one of the most serene islands you’ll find in Hawaii, the following Tropic Thunder filming locations were anything but during the time of filming. The film stars Ben Stiller (who also directs), Robert Downey Jr., Steve Coogan and Jumanji:…

Read More Read More

Hawaii Lei Day - a lei is a symbol of peace, love, welcome and aloha

Hawaii Lei Day – Celebrating a Beautiful Tradition

February 1, 2019 Benjamin Roussey Comments 1 comment

Every year since 1929, the 1st May is celebrated as Hawaii Lei Day. Statewide celebrations are held in all of Hawaii with full fun and fare symbolizing the beauty of the aloha spirit! Header photo by Joel. The day marks the celebration of Leis – fresh flowers famous not only across Hawaii but also across the world. Traditionally Lei wreaths were used as a sign of peace between various native tribes. Today, people from across the globe recognize the wreath…

Read More Read More

Flexible Date Search

January 29, 2019 HomeyHawaii Comments 0 Comment

Many people start searching for accommodations prior to buying flights. They want to know different options and pricing on them. In a busy season, people often need to find any few days available to rent. The following are real requests we received in the past: Please let me know if you have any availability for 7/8 days anytime in the first 2 weeks of January. Looking for accommodations for three adults for arrival any time between Feb 16 and Feb 24…

Read More Read More

Sunset at Haleakala - fast descending sun, its rays outstretched like arms yawning.

Sunset at Haleakala – Solitude Among the Stars

January 29, 2019 Adrian Manuel Comments 0 Comment

You don’t expect to find peace standing on a volcano of all places. You think, maybe I’ll get a good photo of the sun or two, or a thousand. You think of (or forget) the lava way, way beneath you and when this hot spot might get going again, hopefully NOT in our lifetime. As popular Hawaiian myth goes, the volcano goddess Pele created the Hawaiian Islands through the forges of lava. Also according to legend, Haleakala – Maui’s dormant…

Read More Read More

Road to Hana Stops

January 15, 2019 Doug Bowser Comments 0 Comment

There is so much to see on the road to Hana that itʻs good to have a list of the best stops. Check out our list of the best road to Hāna stops.

Merriman's Waimea Restaurant on the Big Island, Hawaii

Day 6 – Merriman’s Waimea Restaurant

January 11, 2019 Sylvia Dion Comments 0 Comment

This is a part of our 9-day Big Island Itinerary. Day 6, Part 2. Saturday, December 30, afternoon. A friend mentioned the famous Merriman’s Waimea Restaurant, and we decided to give it a try and book for tomorrow for a New Year dinner. Alas, too late! Everything was booked for the next few days, with the only time available today at 5 pm for an early dinner. We are taking it. After doing Kohala Waterfall Adventure with Hawaii Forest &…

Read More Read More

Hawaii Five-0 Facts

January 3, 2019 Dan Roberts Comments 0 Comment

Popular televisions show Hawaii Five-0 isn’t just hugely entertaining because of its compelling storylines and nail-biting action, but also because of the fascinating facts it comes armed with. The nine-seasons-strong CBS action-fuelled drama has, after all, been running since 2010, but it’s also based on the original 1968 show. So whether you’re a diehard fan of Hawaii Five-0, or you’re yet to learn through a binge-watch just how much of an earworm that classic theme tune really is, here are…

Read More Read More

Hawaiian Christmas Music: Santal, ukulele, clef, palm tree, Christmas ornaments, Hawaiian islands

Hawaiian Christmas Music for a Holiday on the Islands

December 15, 2018 Adrian Manuel Comments 0 Comment

Nothing sets the mood quite like Christmas music. You know the songs by heart: “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Merry Christmas, Darling,” “Twelve Days of Christmas”. There’s no need to reinvent such classic holiday staples. Artists like Henry Kapono and Keali’i Reichel know Christmas songs don’t need fixing, but adding a little Hawaiian flavor results in a savory Hawaiian Christmas music recipe. If you’re in the mood for a Hawaiian-style Christmas, these local artists have the vibes and the medleys to…

Read More Read More

Forgetting Sarah Marshall Filming Locations (2008)

November 15, 2018 Dan Roberts Comments 2 comments

There have been a number of romantic comedies filmed in Hawaii, from 2004’s 50 First Dates to 2011’s Just Go With It (Adam Sandler can’t get enough of Hawaii – and who can blame him). However, writer and star of 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall Jason Siegel (who’s best known for the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother) describes the film as a “romantic disaster movie”. While that might be fair to say of the plot, it couldn’t be…

Read More Read More

Christmas on Maui: a collage with a photo of Santa Claus and Hawaiian hula girl

Christmas on Maui – Things To Do

October 25, 2018 Adrian Manuel Comments 0 Comment

It may not snow on the islands, but we can assure you that Christmas on Maui is just as festive. You’d be surprised at the possibilities of trading in a White Christmas for a sandy one. A Christmas in Hawaii will be a lot warmer, that’s for sure. Where else would you get the luxury of a day at the beach this time of year? Maui is full of the holiday spirit, sporting local events, festivities, and entertainment to fulfill…

Read More Read More