Attractions

Pearl Harbor is an eye opener. It’s also one of Hawaii’s top attractions. There are graphic photographs, remnants of the attack and stories to be heard from survivors. Don’t be surprised if you shed a tear or two and find yourself suddenly overwhelmed with emotion. I always end up teary eyed…

July in Oahu means sunflower season in Waialua! Over the years, the sunflower fields at Corteva Agriscience have grown in popularity. Locals and tourists alike flock to the sunflower fields for 10 days to stage their selfies, take cosplay pictures, and practice their photography skills on a beautiful backdrop of the Waianae…

Aloha history buffs, If Hawaiian history is your thing, don’t hesitate to tour Bishop Museum in Honolulu! Because of Hawaii’s unique history, the collection of historical and cultural items they have on display is mind-blowing. From feathered capes for royalty to ancient octopus-fishing tools, you’ll see artifacts from Hawaii’s history…

Aloha museum buffs, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial may be the main attraction (and free), but I cannot stop telling everyone that they need to also visit the USS Missouri. Mighty Mo is HUGE. There is so much to see and learn and I found myself imagining young…

Aloha plane fans! The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is for people who are ready to geek out and have their minds blown! If you grew up reading and studying flight magazines growing up, the collection here is sure to wow you. As some of you know by now, I am definitely not…

Aloha to coffee and chocolate lovers! One of my coworkers (hi, Pat!) suggested I make the drive out to Waialua to check out the old sugar mill. It’s been converted into a coffee and chocolate production with the help of Dole Plantation and it is well worth the drive! Bob…

Update November 2019: I attended another Mari’s Gardens tour where we got to explore “the back” where all the hydroponic and aeroponic farms are. So worth it especially if you’re into this kind of farming! Aloha travelers, I was invited to attend a tour of Mari’s Gardens – Hawaii’s largest…

Pearl Harbor’s #1 attraction is a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial. The Memorial straddles the original USS Arizona, sunken in the harbor’s depths ever since the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Since the Pearl Harbor National Memorial is run by the National Park Service, the movie…

Byodo-In Temple is one of those places that will calm your heart and lift the anxiety from your shoulders. The temperature drops and the cool air you inhale feels cold in your lungs. The playful breeze curls through your hair as you near the entrance pathway. You’ll hear that low,…

Aloha animal fans, The Honolulu Zoo holds a special place in my heart. Zoos around the world have always had a pull on me. I remember going to the HUGE San Francisco Zoo for the first time and seeing wolves – my absolute favorite animal. I visited Oregon’s zoo many,…

Aloha! Imagine a Hawaiian theme park full of authentic dancing, coconut-cracking lessons and an outdoor walkthrough of traditional villages. Multiply that by 6 different islands and you’ve got the Polynesian Cultural Center and a jam-packed day of fun! I’ve been here at least 7 times and I haven’t gotten tired…

Aloha pineapple lovers, Dole Plantation is a gigantic attraction on Oahu that has taken the pineapple craze to the next level. It sits between the life-hardened town of Wahiawa and the packed beach town of Haleiwa on widespread plantation land as far as the eye can see. There are no…

Coconut Island in Hawaii? There are actually two Coconut Islands, but this time I went to Kaneohe Bay in Oahu for an educational visit. Should you go? Definitely! You’ll learn a lot and the island itself is beautiful and incredibly rich with history. I know you’ll love it, too! Aloha…

The Iao Needle in the Iao Valley State Park is one of Maui’s most famous landmarks. It’s a lush and green area in Wailuku with a beautiful rainforest showcasing a variety of plants that came to the Iao Valley from the first Hawaiians. With just a short walk you’ll reach…

Aloha everyone, Iolani Palace tours will be loved by history buffs, museum lovers and architecture analyzers. As the USA’s only royal palace, it’s certainly a unique experience since standing where royalty once lived and breathed can’t be done anywhere else in the United States. Gorgeous koa wood lays the foundation…

UPDATE: Hawaii Volcanoes Jaggar Museum is closed due to the recent lava eruption. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will definitely be one of the highlights of your trip if you’re headed to the Big Island. It’s a national park that is completely different compared to all of the other national parks…