An Icy Treat that Warms the Soul
When many travelers book a trip to the islands they’re ready to trade in the inclement weather back home – hail and 30-degree temperatures in April?! — for Hawaii’s balmy trade winds and sunny skies. And what better way to cool off in the islands than with some local flavor or shave ice (locals typically…
Making Merry at the Merrie Monarch
For those who practice the ancient and storied art of hula, the annual Merrie Monarch Festival is considered the Olympics of the dance. Each year the annual event hosted in Hilo, Hawaii brings together the top echelon of hula dancers – the most talented and dedicated halau from across the globe — to participate in…
Hawaii’s Humpback Whales: The Gentle Giants’ Yearly Visit
Hawaii enjoys several kinds of seasonal visitors to our shores each year, visitors that have become iconic, a pivotal part of the Hawaii experience. Tourists throng beaches heavily in our winter and summer months. Giant surf arrives on the North Shore every winter, attracting thousands of surf crazed visitors from all over the world.
Pupule (Crazy) for Poi
Pound for pound poi is considered by many one of the most colorful and unique foods found on Hawaii’s menus. A staple for the Polynesian voyagers who made Hawaii home, poi is prepared from the taro (or kalo in Native Hawaiian) plant and created by mashing the cooked taro, either baked or steamed, until it…
Lei it on Me – All About Lei
While the custom of sharing lei is a practice that has spread around the world, its origins took root in the islands of Hawaii decades ago. Today, there are hundreds of types of lei – from less traditional candy and money lei, to the more commonly recognized plumeria or ti leaf lei. But no matter…
Hanauma Bay
History Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is among Hawaii’s most pristine natural resources, rich and vibrant with a staggering array of marine species. In 1990, the City & County of Honolulu developed a plan to protect and preserve Hanauma Bay, which by then had suffered environmental degradation caused by three million visitors per year. That plan…
Alii Kai Catamaran Celebrates Chinese New Year!
Happy Aloha Friday! Chinese New Year is around the corner and Alii Kai Catamaran will be offering a special menu on Monday, January 23rd. Our enhanced menu retains all of our traditional favorites with additional Chinese delicacies for this special occasion. Happy New Year from Everyone at Alii Kai Catamaran and Roberts Hawaii! Hawaii Oahu…