Tag Archives: Honolulu

Touring Hawaii’s Back Roads

Locals will tell you that if you want to truly experience the wonders of Hawaii you need to ditch the tourist traps and travel on the islands’ back roads. I should know; the street I lived on in Hilo, Hawaii is often mistaken for a famous back road that leads to one of the best surfing spots on the island. But now, instead of renting a car and getting lost on streets like mine a local tour company is giving you the opportunity to sit back and leave the navigating to them. Roberts Hawaii is offering a variety of “Back … Continue reading →

Beach Vacation Travel Deals

Summer vacation is just not the same without a trip to the beach. Fourth of July is just a few days away, which means that we are less than two months away from the start of the new school year (less than that if your children are enrolled in a year-round school). So what are you waiting for? Pack up the kids, get in a little R&R and enjoy the sun, sand and surf. Here are a few incredible travel deals to sunny locales where you can get your tan on without burning a hole in your budget. Honolulu, Hawaii … Continue reading →

Visiting Honolulu’s Chinatown

Here’s a little known fact about me: I used to live in Chinatown during my stint as a TV reporter in Honolulu. Back then that fact was nothing to brag about since most of the area was riddled with illegal gambling operations, corners filled with drug dealers and prostitutes, and major traffic problems. (I happened to find a decent, well-secured apartment on the fringes of Chinatown that afforded me incredible ocean views and a quick commute to the station.) A few months ago I had the chance to visit my old stomping grounds and was pleasantly surprised to see that … Continue reading →

Music News: Elvis in Hawaii and Justin’s New Partner

ELVIS IN HAWAII Elvis fans will soon have another reason to visit Hawaii. Plans are in the works to immortalize the star of “Blue Hawaii” in bronze at the site of his historic 1973 concert “Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii.” According to a Honolulu newspaper, a life-sized bronze statute of the King wearing his signature flare-legged pants and big-collared, bejeweled shirt will be unveiled in July outside the Neal Blaisdell Center (the site of his Hawaii concert) a few blocks from downtown Honolulu. The project is a joint effort between TV Land and the city and county of Honolulu as a … Continue reading →

Seasonal Travel–Where To Celebrate Chinese New Year

If you can’t make it to Hong Kong to ring in the Chinese New Year don’t despair. Several cities throughout North America are hosting events and activities to celebrate the year of the Boar. This year Chinese New Year begins on February 18th and runs through March 4th. If you live in the United States you can leave your passport at home and enjoy the following parades and festivals in the following cities: NEW YORK What: Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival When: Sunday, February 18, 2007 Where: Chatham Square (Intersection of Bowery, Mott & East Broadway) The event features all-day … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Travel Deals

What could be more romantic than spending Valentine’s Day in Paris with your sweet amore? Not that you need a reason to jet off to The City of Lights, but if visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and all the outdoor cafes is not enough to sway your loved one to make the trip, perhaps this bit of news might do the trick: Paris City Hall just announced it will operate a new free bicycle service in the capital. By doing so Paris joins other European cities such as Amsterdam in making thousands of bikes available for free to commuters, … Continue reading →

A Concert Made In Paradise

In the early ‘90s I joined about 60,000 others to experience an unbelievable concert by the rock band U2 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. It was a memory that remains with me to this day. The band was incredible and my seat was pretty good too. I have always dreamed of attending another one of their concerts, so when a friend told me that the band was scheduling a rare tour stop in Hawaii (where I was born and raised), I thought it was meant to be. Or, maybe not. U2’s April 8th Aloha Stadium date was postponed … Continue reading →

Pearl Harbor: An Unforgettable Trip

If you are planning a trip to Hawaii this December you have the chance to witness a ceremony you will likely never forget. December 7, 2006 marks the 65th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into World War II. Statewide plans to mark the historic event are already underway. However, regardless of when you go, making the trip is worth the effort. Pearl Harbor is Hawaii’s most popular tourist attraction drawing in more than 1.5 million visitors from around the world each year. It is home to the USS Arizona, the USS Utah, … Continue reading →