by Andrew Doughty | Jun 20, 2026 | Blog
Hawai‘i’s reefs cover hundreds of square miles and are still growing. (Some colonies have been growing for thousands of years). But facts don’t prepare you for your first face-down encounter with a healthy Hawaiian reef. What prepares you is knowing what...
by Andrew Doughty | Jun 13, 2026 | Blog
There’s a moment every visitor experiences on Maui, the Big Island, or Oʻahu — a rustle in the undergrowth, a flash of brown fur, and a quick, low-slung animal darting across the road before vanishing into the grass. Your first instinct might be to feel charmed....
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 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,...
