While we?re tossing local phrases around like we know what they mean, how about. And "I koolua nou I kahi mehemeha." In other words, "Wear my love as a lei, and as your companion in lonely places." In short, how to get a lei in Hawaii....

Normally, you don't want to argue with someone who buys ink by the barrel. I suppose that's how they buy ink over at the Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii's largest daily newspaper). Each year they rank Hawaii's Best 150 Restaurants according to readers and Advertiser critics. Is there a better way?...

It's always sad to know your true love really loves another. The pain can be lessened somewhat by knowing that, of your love?s 21 loves, you're Numero Uno. Such was the life of a Queen in ancient Hawaii…...

A couple of photographs should be sufficient to describe the Garden Isle; Kauai. However, this is a web log, so photographs are used judiciously (I don't have many) and I have an abundance (they're free) of extra words; adjectives, adverbs, etc. Perfect for descriptions. And facts about good resorts and restaurants in the Poipu Beach area....

We're not biased, or anything. The beaches in Hawaii really are among the best you'll find anywhere. Of course, it's always better to make it official. It's official. Dr. Beach says Hawaii has the best beach this year. Where is it?...