February 9, 2012

Shopping at Hilo Hattie’s

Giant Aloha shirt at Hilo Hattie's

A trip to the islands isn’t complete without a visit to Hilo Hattie’s.  Some people might call it touristy, but I think of it as one of the rituals of an island visit. During the 1950-60′s, Hilo Hattie was the stage name for a popular Hawaiian entertainer whose real name was Clarissa Haili.  She was [...]

Choosing the Right Hawaiian Island

Waikiki Beach shortly after sunrise ©2010, Mary Jo Manzanares

A trip to Hawaii is a dream vacation for many, but choosing the islands for a vacation is only the beginning.  Although the Hawaiian Islands are made up of many islands and atolls, along with smaller islets, when it comes to vacation, you’re probably talking about visiting one of the six main islands. Depending on [...]