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Setting Sail with Kids

My brother and his family are planning the trip of a lifetime: A voyage on Disney Cruise Lines. Only, they won’t be on the traditional sail to Mickey’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Rather, they will be cruising to their little grass shack in Hawaii from Los Angeles early next year. Their little grass shack is really a decent-sized home on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, and they couldn’t be happier to have scored a spot on the 15-night voyage. Their particular cruise departs L.A. at the end of April and spends nine days at sea. However, because … Continue reading →

Making Memories on Maui

In my opinion Maui has been getting a bum wrap lately. Instead of concentrating on the Hawaiian Island’s sugary white sand and pristine waters (not to mention the balmy air and the golden sunsets) several travel publications have been taking note of the record high gas prices ($4 a gallon for regular unleaded) and “outrageous” prices for accommodations. Who said paradise comes cheap? I was born and raised in Hawaii and feel compelled to provide a quick overview of the priceless opportunities that visitors get when they visit the state’s second largest island. For example: Haleakala. Not too many visitors … Continue reading →

Kids Score Big On Maui

I love autumn. It’s my favorite time of the year. Unfortunately, it goes by way too quickly and it’s always followed by the season I dread the most—winter. I grew up in Hawaii and now live in Wisconsin where the winters usually last about 9 months. Each year I find myself having to dig deeper and deeper to find the fortitude to withstand yet another round of brutal winter weather. Thankfully, my family still lives in Hawaii and winter is the ideal time to go home for a visit. There is very little that a few weeks in the Hawaiian … Continue reading →

Bad News for B&B Lovers in Hawaii

If you are one of the millions of travelers to the Hawaiian Island of Maui who forgo crowded overpriced oceanside resorts in exchange for a much quieter experience at an upcountry Bed and Breakfast then I have bad news for you—-your lodging options are about to dwindle considerably. The county is cracking down on privately owned B&Bs island-wide. Effective January 1, an estimated 1,000 unlicensed B&Bs, condominiums and short-term vacation rentals, most along Maui’s scenic Hana Highway or on the slopes of the island’s legendary Haleakala volcano, were forced to shut down or face potential fines of up to $1,000 … Continue reading →

Celebrate Halloween Underwater

I have to hand it to the marketing folks at the Maui Ocean Center; they keep coming up with the cleverest ways to attract visitors. I’ve profiled some of their kitschier events in previous blogs, but this one has got to be my favorite. If you were planning to be on the Hawaiian Island of Maui between the dates of October 24-31, I would highly encourage you to celebrate Halloween at the Ocean Center. This year’s event is freakier than ever. Which is not that big of a stretch considering the aquarium is home to warty frogfishes and multi-colored octopuses … Continue reading →

Unbelievable Hawaiian Cruise Deal

With prices like these even the locals might be tempted to go cruising around the islands. I was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii and spent my childhood watching cruise ships float past my home. And if I still lived there I would absolutely consider taking advantage of the following deal. Right now Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a seven-night cruise, including all meals and port charges, from $599 for select departure dates between November 26 and December 31, 2007. That breaks down to just about $86 per night for accommodations and meals. And considering a comparable … Continue reading →