Picking the best Hawaiian island for your trip is much like shopping at Hilo Farmers Market. It's just hard to go wrong. But that having been said, we've seen visitors who weren't entirely happy with their choice either. It all comes down to expectations and having some...
Has the race ended for the Molokai Hot Bread Run? We hope not. This nightly tradition is something we always looked forward to on Molokai. People lined up late at night to purchase bread as it came out of the ovens at Kanemitsu's Bakery. We were among those who ventured down the...
View the Slideshow When it comes to Hawaii cruises, American Safari is the best kept secret sailing the islands. The small ship has just completed its first season here in Hawaii, but will be returning in the fall. After finishing my week on board, I say it's well worth the...
One frequent question we're asked is which island to visit. For those of you who are frequent visitors to Hawaii, you know it comes down to a personal choice since each island is unique. I've put together my thoughts on the subject and look forward to hearing yours. Oahu...
Back in February 2008, we wrote about American Safari Cruises, which was to bring luxury yacht cruising to Hawaii starting later that year. The 145-foot, 36-guest, American-flagged Safari Explorer allows destinations not accessible by traditional cruise ships. Their cruises...
When we hiked to Kalaupapa in October, I never mentioned we were packed with fresh fruits from Kauai. We originally planned to bring them down in a large ice chest. One look at the steep and muddy trail changed our mind. I could just imagine sliding in the mud and making an...
The land route to Kalaupapa remains closed on Molokai. This means that hikers and mule riders no longer have access to where Saint Damien lived and worked. Heavy rains in April created a mudslide and damaged a foot bridge. Repair work is expected to begin in October and will...
Coffee is serious business to us. We're home roasters with access to hundreds of wild coffee trees, and enjoy visiting plantations while island hopping. Recently, the manager of Molokai's Coffees of Hawaii, Maria Holmes, invited us for a tour and coffee tasting. How could we...
This red door marks the hottest night spot on Molokai. It rises to the occasion with yeast. Take some dough with you and get some in return. The nightly Hot Bread Run is where locals and visitors intersect starting at 9:30pm (closed...
It's not the accommodations that draw you to Molokai. You come here to get away, slow down and feel the pulse of a quieter life style and perhaps walk in Father Damien's path. Teri Waros, owner of Kalele Bookstore in Kaunakakai, says it best, "Molokai is like a...
