There was much talk about the sale of Lanai when we visited there in April on our American Safari Cruise. Residents would like to see a future that includes sustainability, employment, and agriculture. Will the just announced sale to Lanai resident and Oracle founder, Larry Ellision revitalize this beautiful island? There’s much hope on island that Ellison will be […]
Hawaii is moving to the top of the list in its commitment to raising and eating locally grown food. Based on 2010/2011 government data, a new study by The Strolling of the Heifers has ranked locally sourced food per capita by measuring farmers markets and community supported agriculture. Hawaii now ranks fifth nationally. Here are some examples of Hawaii […]
You too can become a Hawaii vacation visitor finding joy in helping the Hawaiian monk seal.
Hawaii is the only state which produces cacao. It’s been grown in Hawaii, mostly on the Big Island, for over 150 years. Only recently, however, has it become commercially viable. While still small, it is rapidly expanding and could someday surpass coffee as Hawaii’s premier crop. I can’t think of a sweeter addition to a Hawaii vacation than a chocolate […]
The annual humpback whale count takes place January 28, February 25 and March 31 on the Big Island, Kauai and Oahu. Even if you don’t have time to come to Hawaii right now, or haven’t found your perfect Hawaii travel deal yet, you can still help. So read on. Volunteers are needed to keep watch of whale behavior, complete a […]
Please see our New Year 2013 update. If you’re in Hawaii now, or plan to celebrate a future New Year’s Eve with us in the future, I have an update on events happening around the state. There’s no chill in the air. Winter weather is lovely in the islands, with nights in the 60’s and daytime highs still touching the […]
Hawaii weddings! At the Pono Market in Kapaa, I got my marriage license to go with my lau lau pork plate lunch. It just goes to show how easy it is to get married here, and one of the many reasons why Hawaii is a top destination for nuptuals. Let's start with the license. During lunch, the clerk (who was […]
We’re big coffee fans at Beat of Hawaii. Jeff hand-roasts weekly and the office crew consumes copious amounts of his fresh brewed Hawaii coffees. So when it comes time to find new sources of the finest beans from the islands, we’re always on the lookout. Kona Coffee Festival The 41st annual Kona Coffee and Cultural Festival is about to […]
Do you remember the days before airport screenings when you just waked to your gate? While those days are over, a group of Polynesian voyagers found a new way to arrive in Hawaii using help from their ancestors. Their journey from New Zealand was by canoe. We were at Hanalei Wednesday to see their seven canoes sail into the […]
It’s July 4th weekend. That’s always a time to be thinking about family, friends and food. It brought to mind those special food products that people most associate with Hawaii. And which of those are the very best. When you come to Hawaii, what groceries do you stock up on? And which of these do you plan to take […]
If you love exploring the local book scene when you travel, here’s my guide for bibliophiles coming to Hawaii. After reading my list of ideas, please add your own favorites in the comment section below. Visit the Hawaii Book Blog On-Line Before, during or after your Hawaii vacation, Alex and Misty-Lynn will keep you updated on books about Hawaii […]
What does a psychiatrist, sewing machine and Bailey’s Antiques and Aloha Shirts all have in common? I spent the afternoon recently in Honolulu finding out. When 10,000 mental heath professionals came to Honolulu last month for their annual conference, I set out to meet one remarkable psychiatrist from Arizona. In addition to his medical practice, Michael also writes a […]
