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Where to Stay on Maui: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel

While the Ka’anapali strip is now home to flashier, more luxurious properties all competing to out-do one another, there is something that remains timeless about Ka’anapali Beach Hotel. Proudly known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel,” KBH really does it’s best to live up to it’s reputation. Employees participate in a cultural awareness program called Po’okela…

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Things to Do in Honolulu: North Shore Road Trip

For my birthday this year, my friends and I decided to do our own version of a “Circle Island Tour”. We started out driving around the east side of the island, taking in the views of Koko Head, passing the Halona Blowhole lookout, and driving through Waimanalo on the way to Kaneohe. We stopped for…

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Where to Eat in Hilo: Local Favorites

When I was on the Kona side of Hawaii Island, a friend who lived there told me they go to Hilo to eat. After having visited, I can understand this. While there is some spectacular food on the Big Island – fresh, locally-sourced, and sometimes pretty pricey, there’s something to say for good old home-style…

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Things to Do in Honolulu: Spa Day at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

One of the benefits of living near the resorts and hotels of Waikiki is that we’ve got world-class spa facilities available to us when we’re up for a splurge. A great way to treat yourself is to book a spa treatment at the Mandara Spa at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  The Mandara Spa Experience Check…

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A Day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Many who visit the islands consider visiting the volcanoes a “must do” and plan accordingly. Yet, I’ve lived in Hawaii my whole life and have only visited the volcano once, way back in the 80’s when the eruption first began. Back then we traveled with my grandparents who were visiting from Pennsylvania, and I remember…

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Kama’aina Deal: 50% Polynesian Cultural Center Annual Pass, through 4/30

UPDATE (2023): You can find details of the Ohana Club program which is the current package of discounts available to Hawaii residents here. Note that the Ohana club is free to join and you’ll receive lifetime membership for signing up, including various offers and discounts. PCC still offers the Kamaaina Annual Pass (as of 2023…