by Editor on July 9, 2008
Hana, in East Maui, has beaches of many colors and sizes. Kaihalulu (Roaring Sea), or Red Sand Beach, is worth a trip on the legendary Hana Highway.
This beach, located in a volcanic cinder cone, really is red. The coarse, colorful sand is caused by erosion of the red volcanic cinders. The burnt-red sand against turquoise [...]
by Editor on July 8, 2008
Kipu Falls makes up in fun for what it lacks in height. The waterfall is extremely popular with locals and tourists in the know.
A 20-foot rock wall surrounds most of the falls and the pool below is clear and refreshing. Multiple rope swings of varying heights are tied to nearby trees and there are jumping [...]
by Editor on July 7, 2008
The Ahalanui Pool is the Big Island’s spa and infinity pool to the ocean. This ocean pool has only a low man-made seawall separating it from the rest of the Pacific ocean. But there’s some other magic happening below the pool’s surface.
Even though the thermal pool in Ahalanui Park has a little connection to the [...]
by Editor on July 4, 2008
Photo: Jeff Greenberg
Pu’u Keka’a” is the Hawaiian term for Black Rock. The large, black lava flow juts out into the Pacific Ocean and virtually divides Kaanapali Beach in half.
If you do not want to pay for a cruise to do some great snorkeling, Black Rock is supposed to have some great underwater viewing for snorkelers. [...]
by Editor on July 3, 2008
In the heart of busy Honolulu Oahu, Foster Botanical Gardens is a 13.5 acre oasis of tropical plants, some rare and endangered, collected from throughout the world’s tropics over a period of 140 years.
The oldest of several botanical gardens in Hawaii, Forester Botanical Garden started after William Hillebrand leased a portion of what is now [...]
by Editor on July 2, 2008
This new upscale sushi bar and restaurant at The Fairmont Orchid features master sushi chef Norio Yamamoto, who trained in Tokyo and most recently worked at the sushi bar at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui.
Norio’s Sushi Bar & Restaurant is located on the Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii.
His menu reflects a reverence [...]
by Editor on July 1, 2008
On the edge of the upcountry rainforest, you’ll find Piiholo Ranch, in Makawao - Maui Hawaii.
Owned and operated by the Baldwin family, Piiholo is a working cattle ranch that lies in the midst of a native Hawaiian eco-system.
Spread out and ride through emerald green pastures and towering forests with picturesque views of the blue Pacific Ocean.