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There’s a lot to see and do on Kauai, Hawaii’s Garden Island. However, one of the most enjoyable family activity might be riding the Kauai Plantation Railway. Take a trip with us to ride the rails on this historic sugar cane plantation train. About the …
An essential stop on any visit to Oahu is the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. At the site, you can see the U.S.S. Arizona (sunk during the infamous December 7, 1941 attack), tour the Bowfin submarine, and walk aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, the vessel where the …
Giraffes in Waikiki? Yep. You’ll see the African animals and many others at the Honolulu Zoo. The Honolulu Zoo, located in Waikiki, is a fun stop for families visiting Oahu. Our family visited the zoo a couple of times, and we would like to share …
Sometimes, things fall into your lap serendipitously. That was the case when I learned that the Hokulea Canoe toured our island. I knew that my family had to get to the harbor to see the wayfaring vessel that circumnavigated the globe. What I did not …
There are so many things to do on Kauai. Activities abound. And that sometimes means crowds everywhere. However, your trip to the Garden Island need not be crowded. Here are ten Kauai hidden hot spots. Princeville Botanical Gardens Nestled on Kauai’s north shore is this …
Kauai, Hawaii is an island with untold numbers of natural wonders. One of the most spectacular of those is Ke’e Beach on Kauai’s North Shore. Have you heard of Ke’e Beach? If so, you have probably also read a lot of confusing facts about permits …
We are frequent visitors to Oahu. As such, we have done most of the major, touristy things on island. That means that we often try to do some different, less touristy adventures each visit. And that’s how we discovered the Lili’uokalani Botanical Garden, a hidden …
Hawaii Island, or Big Island, is the largest of Hawaii’s island chain. That means there is a lot to see and do on Big Island. We’ll tell you four stops to make on Big Island. We’ll also give you some ideas of places to stay. …
See where a Hawaiian man became king. That’s just one of the things that you can do at Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. The Hawaii historic site is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was here that Kamehameha, united the Big Island and …
Kauai is Hawaii’s Garden Isle. When you take the Fern Grotto tour, you will understand why the island gets that name. The Fern Grotto highlights the lush landscape that has made Kauai a destination location, What is the Fern Grotto? The Fern Grotto is a …