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The Best Mai Tais on Oahu: 5 Cool Places to Try Hawaii’s Iconic Cocktail

February 26, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking for the perfect place to try one of Oahu’s best mai tais? This list details it all– but first, here’s a little bit about this special drink’s history:   Contrary to popular belief, the mai tai wasn’t even invented in Hawaii. Rather, in 1944, legendary San Francisco bartender Vic Bergeron (of Trader Vic’s fame) invented […]

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The 8 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Waikiki & Honolulu

December 3, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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“Gluten-free Waikiki” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Any yet, any local or regular gluten-free visitor will tell you, it is extremely hard to find trustworthy gluten-free restaurants in Waikiki and Honolulu, which is surprising given how advanced the food scene here has become over the years.  However, after years of exploring and […]

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5 Amazing Farmers Markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i

September 7, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best farmers markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze! Like the cool farmers markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]

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The 5 Best Acai Bowls on Oahu

August 11, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a good acai bowl on Oahu? Even though they were invented in Brazil, the Hawaiian islands have come to be associated with superb acai bowls, and with good reason. This healthy-ish, superfood-filled dessert-that’s-pretending-to-be-a-smoothie offers a unique vehicle for experiencing some of the best available tropical and non-tropical fruit on O’ahu. After all, there’s […]

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The 9 Best Restaurants in Maui For Unique, Sensational Meals

May 20, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

For all of its beauty and name recognition, Maui is also Hawaii’s most dynamic island. So many local destinations are so different from one another that disparate parts of the island might as well be located on another planet. Upcountry feels miles away from touristy Lahaina, which it itself is so different from the jungles […]

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The 6 Best Farmers Markets on O’ahu

April 29, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best farmers markets on Oahu are– as you might imagine– a joy to behold. Locally-grown tropical fruits of every color, size, and variety are a defining visual aspect of O’ahu’s farmers markets. But O’ahu farmers markets are also excellent places to sample local seafood and local-style craft cuisine. Whether you’re on the hunt for […]

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4 Beautiful Places to See Sunset in Maui

April 17, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is perhaps the most family friendly because– much like O’ahu– the island has a little bit of everything. This is particularly true when it comes to sunsets. Because Maui’s sunny South shore has over 6 miles of sandy beaches and only 10 inches of rain per year, it’s an […]

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Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

February 22, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin 11 Comments

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I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu. In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the city […]

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The 5 Best Places to Get Hawaiian Shirts on O’ahu

January 13, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Looking for a good place to get authentic Hawaiian shirts on Oahu? The traditional Hawaiian shirt– also known as an “Aloha” shirt– is a very special, if divisive garment. In the 1950’s and 60’s when travel to Hawai’i first became popular among mainlanders, many Americans embraced the shirts as symbols of exotic travel, souvenirs representing […]

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The 6 Best Shave Ice Places on O’ahu

January 7, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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What pizza is to New York City and what Coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying a shave […]

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