Category: Hawaii

Luxury family volunteer vacation Belize

Christmas is a time for giving (back)

By on Nov 02, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Cambodia, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Hawaii, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Saint Lucia, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Zambia
The fast-approaching Christmas and Chanukah seasons are a special time, especially so for families. It is regarded as the time for giving, and it is even better to give-back. Travel and celebrate the essence of Christmas and Chanukah: give back and help those less fortunate on a festive family trip that changes lives… not just
5 unique, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences

5 unique, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences

By on Sep 26, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Alaska, Asia, Europe, Florida, Hawaii, Nepal, North America, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
It’s true; the plains of Africa, and the rainforests of Asia and South America, offer some of the most thrilling wildlife experiences on the planet. However, along with traditional safari wildlife encounters, there’s a whole host of unbelievable destinations and wildlife encounters you might never have thought about. From Alaskan grizzlies to the birds of
Exploring the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Exploring the Hawaiian island of Kauai

By on Jul 25, 2019 in Attractions, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, USA
Kauai is the fourth largest and oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. Known as ‘The Garden Isle’ it has a perimeter of 90 miles of secluded coastline with lush vegetation, majestic valleys, captivating cliffs, tropical rainforest, waterfalls, rivers and breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Kauai is the result of volcanic eruption, with a crater in the centre of
6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

By on Jul 01, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA
If you have finally decided to take the step with your loved one, you have a lot of work ahead of you.  I know the organization of a honeymoon is long and stressful; that’s why I want to help you choose the idyllic destinations for your once in a lifetime journey. Here is an article
Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

By on Jun 15, 2018 in Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe
A bucket list item for many is to spend time in the water snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles. For me, one of the cutest and most gracious sea dwellers. Sea turtles have been around for more than 150 million years, long enough to watch dinosaurs come and go extinct. As marine reptiles, sea turtles have adapted
5 of the greatest manta ray diving sites in the Americas

5 of the greatest manta ray diving sites in the Americas

By on Apr 23, 2018 in Ecuador, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, USA
Those people who have dived alongside a giant manta ray — witnessing its gentle, elegant and avian-like motions — describe this creature’s actions as the closest thing to flying. A few years ago, contacts with these mysterious creatures were practically unknown on the coasts of Asian countries. In fact, these fish were about to disappear
5 Big Island food festivals to look out for 2018

5 Big Island food festivals to look out for 2018

By on Oct 25, 2017 in Events, Food and Drink, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
One of the best places for food and cultural festivals is the Big Island of Hawaii. The reasons are simple – the festivals really get the community behind them so it’s a big production, and after the festival or before, the Big Island has almost endless exploring and relaxing options. And, as Hawaii is trying
Video of the week: Epic lava 'fire hose' in Hawaii

Video of the week: Epic lava 'fire hose' in Hawaii

By on Oct 19, 2017 in Hawaii, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos
This dramatic lava flow streamed out of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. Filmed by Kalapana Cultural Tours, it was temporarily extinguished by a cliff collapse but returned with a vengeance a few days later. The lava flow, named 61g, has captured the attention of geologists since it first appeared earlier this year.
4 unique Big Island spa experiences

4 unique Big Island spa experiences

By on Aug 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Nothing like a beach breeze and flowing palm trees to make you relax during a spa treatment. On the Big Island of Hawaii, there are four venues that are unique in their approach, and worth your time to get the ‘aaahhhh’ factor. As our explorations revealed, sometimes bigger is not better as some of the
The 5 best luxury hotels on the Big Island of Hawaii

The 5 best luxury hotels on the Big Island of Hawaii

By on Aug 21, 2017 in Accommodation, Hawaii, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA
No matter where you travel from, Hawaii is a pretty long journey. After all that travel, many people just prefer to park at one beautiful property/resort and be able to soak up the rays, the surf and dine on local delicacies. Here are the best properties on the Big Island that fit that purpose of
The 6 best golf holes and courses on the Big Island

The 6 best golf holes and courses on the Big Island

By on Aug 13, 2017 in Attractions, Going Out, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Lava fields and sea views make for spectacular golf on the Big Island of Hawaii. Not every course can have every hole running along the ocean. If it did, you might get taken from the majesty of the view and duff the shot! What makes golf interesting on the Big Island is how each course
Dine like a local on the Big Island

Dine like a local on the Big Island

By on Aug 03, 2017 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
The Big Island of Hawaii has numerous of restaurants that provide an upscale experience. Once in a while, you want to just come in your slippas’ and dine where the locals hang. A little more relaxed, a bit more local flavor and no shortage of interesting personalities. Umekes Fishmarket Bar & Grill is reputed to
The 8 best seaside dining options on Hawaii

The 8 best seaside dining options on Hawaii

By on Jul 17, 2017 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
The Kohala coast seems to stretch almost endlessly on the Big Island of Hawaii. And nothing might be more memorable than seaside dining at sunset. The restaurants along this coast have maximized their seating and arrangements for the best viewing. While almost all feature local seafood, you will be surprised at the variety of options,
8 highlights on the Big Island of Hawaii

8 highlights on the Big Island of Hawaii

By on Jul 12, 2017 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
The Big Island of Hawaii from the sea floor to the top of Mauna Kea is 33,500 feet. That is one big volcano. More surprising is the diversity of things to do on the Big Island as it has almost every climate zone on the planet in over 4,000 square miles of land mass. Beaches
9 of the best volcanoes to visit

9 of the best volcanoes to visit

By on Apr 13, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Central America, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Costa Rica, Europe, Going Out, Hawaii, Iceland, Italy, Japan, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide
What more says adventure and jaw dropping experience than the sight of an erupting volcano. The sheer splendour of watching the natural vibrant glow of molten rock seep or explode out of the earth’s crust is incredible and quite simply never gets boring! Across the globe we have many accessible volcanoes in near and far
Top 5 Four Seasons hotels

Top 5 Four Seasons hotels

By on Sep 03, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Canada, Europe, France, Hawaii, Hotels, Mauritius, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Four Seasons Hotels are known as being some of the most luxurious hotels in the World. The company itself owns 104 luxurious hotels that are spread across the continents of the World. In this article I am going to outline the 5 best and most lavish resorts this group has to offer. 1. Four Seasons