Manta, a Sunset, and Copper Bar: Big Dining on the Big Island

Hawaii is a magical place for so many. As the most accessible of Pacific island chains and with so much to offer, it’s no wonder it is an easy choice for a tropical getaway, family vacation, or corporate retreat. While many travelers enjoy the accessibility and vast options of Oahu, or the luxury of Maui,…

Maui Wine: Not a complete oxymoron – a novel tasting experience

The idea of Hawaii as a wine producer may seem far-fetched. But Hawaii’s wealth of climatic zones means this tropical paradise has opportunities to create decent, even good wine. Maui Wine offers delicious wines made from Pineapple, as well as up and coming estate grape wines. Faithful readers, please forgive me for my lack of…

Explore Hawai’i and its Cuisine!

Pineapples, pork, Poké, and Passionfruit – oh my! But there’s so much more to explore in Hawaiian cuisine. From Japanese fusion of Musubi and Poké, Kalua pork, the buttery macadamia nut, the mai tai, a unique form of shaved (“shave”) ice, to its seeming obsession with Spam, cookies and potato chips – at least to…