by Andrew Doughty | Apr 18, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
Forget finding out which Harry Potter character you are, or what flavored lip gloss you’d be (Hagrid and lemon-lime, thank you for asking), let’s get into the real stuff: which Hawaiian Island you should visit. All the islands are great in their own way,...
by Andrew Doughty | Apr 4, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized
The Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii Ceremony at Ala Moana Beach is an event that will touch you. If you happen to be on O’ahu on Memorial Day, rearrange your entire schedule. This one is worth it. History of Lantern Floating in Hawaii The ceremony has its roots...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 28, 2026 | Blog, Great Smoky
America set aside its national parks to preserve the best of what it has. That does not mean they’re interchangeable. Lumping them together because they all have a sign, a fee booth and a gift shop is like saying Maine, Hawai‘i and Minnesota feel the same. They don’t....
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 21, 2026 | Blog, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
It’s something that seems to catch both first-time and repeat visitors to Hawai‘i by surprise—winter storms. Since winter is one of the most popular times of year to visit the Hawaiian Islands, bad weather can feel especially disruptive to those looking to...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 14, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
People love to ask, “Which Hawaiian island is best?” Well, That’s basically like asking a parent which child is their favorite…it just depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want a laidback, simple-pleasures kid, a non-stop,...
