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Mini Itinerary: Haleiwa
I love a good day trip, don’t you? Hopefully these mini itineraries will inspire you and give a really good starting point for your next trip here to Hawaii or to one of my other favorite destinations (hello Italy and Disneyland/Disneyworld areas particularly!). Where should we start? Ah, of course a “Mini Itinerary” series has to start with my home island Oahu and specifically the best spot on the island-the North Shore. You’ll find a lot more chatter on this Hawaii blog that focuses on various spots on the North Shore, but for now let’s zero in on Haleiwa. Haleiwa Haleiwa is regarded as the “artistic and social hub of…
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What to Pack for Your Hawaii Vacation (aka Summer Fashion)-Shoes:
So you’re planning that perfect getaway for a week away in Hawaii. Out-of-office replies scheduled-check. House/dog sitter, check. Reservations confirmed and travel insurance information ready-check. Suitcases open and packing cubes (have you tried these? Seriously our travel VIP) ready to be filled-check. But now, what to pack? To be completely honest, our weather doesn’t vary a whole lot. Apart from certain areas (we’re thinking of you Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island) and times of the year (December-May of this past year has been unusually rainy even on the south shore of Oahu), you’re probably going to be having sunny warm to humid hot weather with a slight…