Makapu’u lighthouse Oahu

Makapu’u Lighthouse is very nice trail to take, including an excellent way to watch the Whales. It is has a spectacular view of the Windward side of O’ahu. The lighthouse was built in 1909 and automated in 1974. A 2-mile paved trail leads to the lighthouse and a fantastic view of the entire coastline and [...]

Eddie Aikau 2009 won by Greg Long

The Eddie Aikau memorial surf contest organized by Quiksilver and Monster Energy at Waimea Bay was won today by Greg Long and he took home $50,000 .  The Monster Energy  surf drop of the day was won by Ramon Navarro from Chile. He dropped in on a monster wave and took is taking home the [...]

Eddie Aikau 2009 contest Waimea Bay Oahu

The Eddie Aikua surf contest is held at Waimea Bay on Tuesday December 8th 2009. Surf is pumping 25-35 feet early morning and the forecast is  for 40-50 feet sets later in the day and on Wednesday. You can follow the event live on channel 250 if you are living in Hawaii and have Oceanic [...]

Lender for Allure Waikiki may be in trouble

Corus Bank, the Chicago bank that made the $169 Million loan to Chicago developer Fifield Co. to build the Allure Waikiki, may be collapsing under its weight of it defaulting commercial real estate loans.  Corus Bank filed an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today that showed a preliminary Tier 1 capital [...]

Lawsuit filed against Trump International Hotel and Tower by condo owners

Following the articles from Pacific business news and our Tips Hawaii article about the condo owners who want “out”, we learned that Attorney Warren Price announced Monday the filing of a lawsuit in Hawaii state court against Irongate AZREP BW LLC, the developer of “Trump International Hotel & Tower at Waikiki Beach Walk”. The suit [...]

Soha living interior store at Waialae Avenue

SoHa Living  recently relocated from a large center at the Ward centers shopping area. The old shop was pretty good, nice size and they had some unique higher end furniture. The new shop located in Kahala Mall  is a great disappointment. It is very small and has no furniture. Instead it has nick-nacks , such [...]

Humuhumunukunukuapau’a at Grand Wailea – Maui restaurant reviews (Hawai’i)

Overlooking a saltwater lagoon with tropical fish results in a fantastic view. Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Maui . Phone 875-1234

Cafe Miro 3446 Wai’alae Ave – Honolulu restaurant reviews (Hawaii)

Cafe Miro serves french inspirated food by Chef Kobayashi.

Four Seasons resort Maui at Wailea – Maui hotel reviews (Hawaii

Tapa bar at Hilton Hawaiian village – Waikiki bar and nightlife reviews

The tapa bar at the Hilton Hawaiian village is a very pleasant location to relax and hang out. During the day, but better in the evenings. They serve all the drinks and some light snacks. Not really a dinner place, but you can grab some food at another Hilton place and bring it over. Service [...]