I’m so excited that my photo made it to the Reader’s Choice round of Island Magazine’s annual photo contest!
Category: Hawaii
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Long Weekend in Hawaii… from the East Coast
Published on March 1, 2013 on Fodors.com || Hawaii in four days? From the East Coast? Crazy, right?
Maybe not.
With non-stop routes between New York City and Honolulu, a time zone difference that works in East Coasters’ advantage, and airline prices hovering under $500 round-trip to Honolulu, a long weekend in paradise is easier than you think.
Okay, let me bring you up to speed—in my opinion, a trip to Hawaii is always a good idea. To prove my own point, I set out on a quick jaunt from NYC this past December and while my lazing-on-the-beach time was indeed short, I was able to see tons of fantastic Oahu sights in four days without losing any sleep. Here’s how I did it… Read more…
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Photos: Kauai
Napali Coast
Beach House sunset 
Kalalau Trail 
Mai Tai 
Hanalei Bay 
Kealia Beach 
Napali Coast 
Kalalau Trail 
Jurassic Falls 
Helicopter ride 
Kee Beach 
Waimea Valley 
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Photos: Oahu
Manoa Valley hike 
Oahu sunset 
Diamond Head 
Tropical flower 
Diamond Head 
Diamond Head 
Tropical flowers 
Hanauma Bay 
Snorkeling 
Palm trees 
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort 
Hibiscus 
Duke Kahanamoku statue 
Matsumoto’s Shave Ice 
North Shore surfer 
Waimea Valley 
Waimea Bay 
Pineapple flower 
Pipeline 
Pipeline 
Ko Olina 
Manoa Valley 
Manoa Valley 
Manoa Valley 
Reflections 
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Photos: Big Island of Hawaii
Lei 
Ahalanui Park, Puna 
Taro 
Lehua flower 
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 
Fern 
Aa and pahoehoe lava 
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 
Anna Ranch 
Puukohola Heiau 
Hula dancers 
Puuhonua o Honaunau 
Hula dancers 
Puuhonua o Honaunau hukilau 
Boy chasing fish at the Puuhonua o Honaunau hukilau 
Success! 
Puuhonua o Honaunau 
Kaloko Honokohua 
Kaloko Honokohua 
Sea turtle 
Kaloko Honokohua 
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Peek Perfect Day: Maui
Published February 8, 2013 on Peek.com || I crave nature and wildlife when I travel, so I would spend my perfect day on Maui because during whale season it’s hard not to see whales from shore. My most memorable moment on the island is swimming in waterfalls after driving along the road to Hana. Read more…
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10 Best Scenic Drives in Hawaii
Pali Lookout, Oahu Published September 25, 2012 on 10Best.com || There’s a reason the all-inclusive resort craze hasn’t taken hold in Hawaii. While the island chain boasts some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, there’s so much to do off the sand that few people come here to stay in one place. I’ll never complain about spending a lazy day with a book on the beach, but after visiting the Islands six times and editing a slew of Hawaii travel guides, I know that you’re missing out if you fly five (or 11… or more…) hours just to get a tan. Here are 10 unforgettable scenic drives that I promise will make you glad you left the resort. Read more…
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CityScope: Honolulu Drinks Scene
Originally published in the January/February edition of Market Watch Magazine || Located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Honolulu comprises a diverse demographic of locals and tourists, a challenging retail environment, a hip hotel scene and unique regional cuisine.
Read full story: CityScope Honolulu
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Profile: Tamura Enterprises in Hawaii
Published in the January/February issue of Market Watch Magazine || Family-run Tamura Enterprises Inc. is a retail star on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Read full story: Profile: Tamura Enterprises in Hawaii
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Slideshow: 15 Things to Do Under $15 on Hawaii’s Big Island
Puuhonua o Honaunau Published in July 2011 on Fodors.com || Hawaii can get pretty pricey, between airfare, hotel rooms, food, and activities once you’re on the islands. Luckily, if you know where to look you can fill your days with excursions that won’t break your budget. All beaches in the state are public, so you can enjoy free swimming, walking, and sunbathing on any sandy strip. But for a unique Big Island experience, here are our favorite activities for under $15.
You’ll need a car for most of these (rentals start at $22 a day)—the Big Island has its name for a reason. This list starts on the Hilo side and travels north and west to the Kona side. For a full experience, we recommend visiting both sides of the island. Read more…