Whether you know it is Waimea or Kamuela, this little town has come along way from its roots as a ranching community. One of the benefits of this development shows up in its eateries.

Koloa Plantation Days
If you’re headed to Kauai, you’re in luck, especially if you’re into rodeo activities.  Koloa Plantation Days is a mix of culture, plantation history, sports, recreation, live entertainment, food and fun for the entire family.
Kick off is Friday, July 22nd, with the Plantation Days Rodeo – preliminary roping & American west barrel racing […]

Honolulu:  The current fine for using a handheld mobile device while driving is $97.  Effective July 1st, that fine increases to $147.
The two-year old law has seen almost 17,000 drivers cited and over $1.5 Million in fines collected.  (All fines go towards the General Fund, so I guess you can say its helping to balance […]

Are you a lover of  Japanese-style foods?  If so, you will love what Shirokiya has done with their 2nd floor.  Gone are the rice cookers, the crackers, and decorative furnishings that once filled the space.  The entire 2nd floor has been transformed into purely Japanese fare with ample seating in the center.
Shirokiya New Food Court
 
You […]

When you think of double-decker buses, you usually have images of London and New York City.  Gray Line has just finished adding a fleet of colorful, open-top, double-decker buses to their Honolulu offerings.  The AlohaBus currently run two of three-lines on an unlimited, on-off basis.
You get unlimited use of the Waikiki – Honolulu Day loop, […]

As announced months ago, United/Continental Airlines begin direct service between Hilo and Los Angeles this month.  Flights are now available to fly direct between the two cities!
So, there is now one more option available for outer-island visitors looking to avoid the crowds at Honolulu-International (HNL).   And especially for those visitors who are primarily interested in […]

Saturday, June 4, 2011, is the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day!   In recognition, a recent post in The National Parks of the Pacific blog highlighted the only National Trail in Hawaii, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail on the Big Island of Hawaii.  This 175-mile trail runs from near the northern tip of the island, […]

2011 Merrie Monarch Festival
The week long 2011 Merrie Monarch Festival came to a conclusion on Saturday evening, March 30th.  And, after three nights of competition, the winner this year is…well, if you don’t already know, watch the video…
Merrie Monarch Festival Winner
This link will take you to Big Island Video News and an 18 minute excerpt […]