Hawaii has a number of state holidays you won’t find on the mainland. What’s more, Hawaii is the only state in the U.S.A. that has holidays dedicated to royal figures—King Kamehameha and Prince Kuhio. (Given the nature of our origin story, the idea of...
It’s official. This is my 30th anniversary of writing travel guides to Hawai‘i. I held my original Ultimate Kauai Guidebook in my hands in 1994, 30 years ago this week. That book and the rest of the Revealed series have been flying off the shelves ever since....
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s kicking back on a weekend or during a much deserved vacation, you get lulled into thinking that nothing can ruin your rest and relaxation. Then you hear that all-too-familiar whine in your ear. No, not your spouse....
Ahhh. Vacationing in paradise. You’ve left the rat race for a brief, blissful respite in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, plenty. We all tend to throw caution to the wind to some degree when it comes to vacationing....
The area around Las Vegas is a spectacular place for nature lovers. There are beautiful views at Red Rock Canyon, boating and swimming options at Lake Mead, hot springs and waterfalls down by the Colorado River, and even skiing up at Mt. Charleston. Out here, getting...