A few years ago we were on vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii. Danny was still scuba diving at the time and after trying it myself a few times, I decided it just isn’t for me. But there was one underwater experience I thought I might want to try, the Manta Ray Night Dive. I went… Continue reading Manta Ray Night Dive
Category: Hawaii
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
We have been fortunate enough to travel to Hawaii 13 times over the last 21 years. Eight of those trips included a visit to Kauai and only once did we not stay at the Grand Hyatt. We cheated one time and stayed up North at the St. Regis Princeville Resort. The first time we stayed was for our honeymoon. The hotel… Continue reading Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Today is National Pancake Day!
When it comes to ordering breakfast I almost always order blueberry pancakes. However, on one of our first trips to Hawaii, I decided to try something new and tried macadamia nut pancakes. I was hooked and tried to order these whenever they were available on the menu. At a recent trip to Oahu, I ordered the macadamia… Continue reading Today is National Pancake Day!
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
We’ve been to Hawaii many times and enjoy eating local whenever we can. One of our favorite meals that we enjoy when on vacation is a plate of garlic shrimp. On the island of Kauai our favorite place is Shrimp Station in Wailea and on Oahu we like Giovanni’s up on the North Shore. It’s just a simple plate of delicious… Continue reading Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
National Macadamia Nut Day
Today is National Macadamia Nut Day. Macadamia nuts are grown on trees resembling large evergreens and grow to 30 to 40 feet high. Although they are native to Australia, most of today’s world supply is grown in Hawaii. Mauna Loa is probably the most recognized brand on the main land. Many restaurants in Hawaii highlight… Continue reading National Macadamia Nut Day
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai = Perfection
What else can we say… this resort is absolute perfection. The room we had on our last stay was just steps from the ocean and was perfect in every way. We loved he updated patios and cabana day beds. We enjoyed the ocean front room overlooking the King Pond area so you can sleep with… Continue reading Four Seasons Resort Hualalai = Perfection
Whales
Yesterday we posted a picture of a whale (see above.) It’s our picture, but I have to be honest with you, it wasn’t taken in Alaska. This particular picture was taken in Kauai, last January. We’ve been fortunate enough to travel to Hawaii 12 times over the last 20 years. We typically go for our… Continue reading Whales
Today is National Daiquiri Day!
It is believed that this rum-based cocktail, named after a small mining village in Cuba, was invented in the late 1800’s during the Spanish-American War. The original daiquiri recipe called for white run, lime juice, and sugar. Today, there are many daiquiri flavors and varieties form which to choose, including the ever popular strawberry daiquiri.… Continue reading Today is National Daiquiri Day!
Top Restaurants in Hawaii
Recently Hawaii magazine conducted the 2017 Reader’s Choice awards for travelers to rank the Islands’ top restaurants. Luckily, Danny and I have been fortunate enough to have tried 3 of the top 5 and tend to agree with the results #1 Mama’s Fish House – Paia, Maui It’s been awhile since we’ve been on Maui… Continue reading Top Restaurants in Hawaii
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