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Adventure with TwoGood Kayaks

Our guides share more fascinating local history and good-naturedly play photographer as we explore the designated bird sanctuary and its hidden tide pool. — Photos by Ruth Blum

As a local, I tend to avoid the frenetic tourism of Waikiki like the plague. One of my favorite ways is by spending the day relaxing on one of the many Windward beaches. I recently wanted a more invigorating form of relaxation so a friend and I decided to try a five-hour guided tour to the Mokes, Lanikai’s twin…

Exploring the Giftshop at Germaine’s Luau

By Maria Kanai While you’re at Germaine’s Luau, I highly recommend making a stop at the luau’s gift shop to find special omiyage (gifts) for family and friends back home. If you arrive by 5:30 p.m. at the luau, you have about an hour to enjoy the setting sun and a mai…

By: Maria Kanai I recently had the opportunity to visit Germaine’s Luau on Oahu with my husband. It was a welcome break from the holiday craziness to enjoy an evening with just the two of us. I’ve been a tourist to Hawaii a few times when I was a child –…

Photo by Natalie Schack

By: Natalie Schack Let’s talk parties. Christmas and Thanksgiving are just at our tails, and we’re going to take a wild guess and say you’re probably feeling a bit overbaked right now. There’s still a…

Top 10 Tips from Twogood Kayaks

By Ruth Blum Want to go kayaking but have never been before? Thanks to the friendly staff at Twogood Kayaks, we’ve got you covered! Here are the top ten tips to remember when you head out on one of their exclusive kayaking tours. Tie/strap down all…

Brighten up their kitchen with frame-worthy, vibrantly colored tea towels in tropical designs that will warm up their home, even in the dead of winter.

Vibrantly colored tea towels in tropical designs, From Cultivate Hawai‘i at Owens & Co. Photo by Natalie Schack

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Dine Out At One of These Four Restaurants For Christmas

large family having Christmas Dinner BY: MARIA KANAI Make Christmas day extra special by visiting one of these restaurants around Hawaii that’s serving up delicious food for dinner. Think beyond roast turkey or carved ham with mashed potatoes (though there’s nothing wrong with that!) – these are all…

Photo credit Maria Kanai

By Maria Kanai Oahu – Christmas Lane, 45-355 to 45-395 Namoku Street Every year, practically all the homes on this street light up for the holidays. Find…

Photo by Natalie Schack

Festive, local Christmas Cards to Give This Yuletide Season BY: NATALIE SCHACK Little notes and trinkets that let people know you’re thinking about them can speak serious volumes. That especially goes for when you’re living it…

Leonard’s on Kapahulu Avenue. Has the best Malasadas.

BY: NATALIE SCHACK There’s so much to see in Hawaii, from the majestic mountain ranges scraping their green tops against the clear, blue sky, to the wild, cresting waves, rushing in…

Adventure with TwoGood Kayaks

Exploring the Giftshop at Germaine’s Luau

Five Favorite Things About Germaine’s Luau

Potluck Pro Tip: Bring These Iconic Hawaii Pies and Cakes To Your Next Party

Top 10 Tips from Twogood Kayaks

Last Minute Omiyage (gifts)

Dine Out At One of These Four Restaurants For Christmas

Four Places to See Christmas Displays in Hawaii

Think Outside the Postcard

7 Hawai‘i Sweet Treats to Try