I Love Hawaii

Right now, it is almost wedding season and if you are looking to have a destination wedding, what better place is there than Hawaii?  In fact, Hawaii is actually one of the top places to have a wedding year round but there are some things that you need to know whenever you are planning a wedding a Hawaii.

Firstly, you need to make sure that you consider your guest list.  To be honest, in this day and age, a lot of people can not actually afford to drop by and go to Hawaii at the drop of a hat for your wedding, so if you are planning a Hawaii wedding, you want to make sure that you allow anyone that you invite to have an allotted time to save up money.

In the next blog, we are going to explore exactly what type of wedding you should expect whenever you are in Hawaii!

Now that you have found a place that is going to allow you to rent snorkeling gear, the next step is to actually jump into the water.  Now, to enjoy snorkeling safely, you need to make sure that you have a good fitting mask with a snorkel – some swim fins and of course a short wet suit top.  These are all things that you will need.

The reason for all of these is because the coral reef can be tough and if you are not careful, you can actually get nicked by it and that – well, it will cause you to bleed which can attract some sharks.  Sharks do share the water with you, so you want to make sure that you are careful.

Snorkeling is a fantastic and fun activity that everyone can enjoy, you just always want to make sure that you are careful when enjoying it!

Finding the right things to do whenever you are on vacation in Hawaii can be difficult – after all, there are many different things in Hawaii to do.  A must though is going to be snorkeling.  In the deep, deep blue of the ocean, there are a ton of different things that you can do and honestly, Hawaiian waters and the coral reefs are absolutely incredible to take in under the water.

If you want beauty and elegance, snorkeling is the way to find it.  In the next couple blogs, we are going to talk about some of the things that you will need to do before you jump into the water and start snorkeling.

One of the first things that you need to do is make sure that you find yourself a place that rents snorkeling gear.  More in the next blog!

Fireworks are big in Hawaii, and due to all those beautiful beaches, you will have the opportunity to check out some dazzling, truly awe inspiring displays. There is really nothing better than watching fireworks spangle the sky over the water. It is like you are seeing two displays, one of which is reflected and given a gorgeous kind of distortion in the mirror of the sea.

In Oahu, at midnight on Waikiki Beach, you can see some gorgeous fireworks. This is open to the public, which means you can entire for free! Furthermore, the display can be seen along the entire beachfront, so it is also surprisingly easy to get a good seat.

Also at midnight, this is a free display at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. It takes place in downtown Honolulu.

And also free to the public, there is a gorgeous show at the Ko Olina Resort.

This year — or next year, or the year after that, or any year, really — you should really think about ending the current year and ringing in the new in beautiful Hawaii.

Now, Hawaii is one of the last areas to ring in the brand new year, but hey — that just means you have more time to celebrate the end of the old, right?

There are so many rich New Years traditions in Hawaii — such as the fact that lots of locals set off fireworks right in their driveways and neighborhood streets!

There are so many things to do in Hawaii during New Years Eve, it would be impossible to tell you about all of them. But if you just keep reading, we are certainly going to detail all of the most exciting!

All right, so we have talked about hotels that accept pets, let’s go ahead and talk about some of the laws in Hawaii that you will need to follow in order to bring your dog into the state.  One of the first things that you need to know is that Hawaii is actually the only state that is rabies-free and has a pet quarantine law that is designed to keep it that way.

The reason for this is because if any animal is exposed to rabies – the entire state could become infected, so it is absolutely important that you make sure that your animals are vaccinated before you get on the plane with your dog.

All pet owners should plan months in advance if you wish to bring your pet along – as you will have to apply for it and provide the correct documentation.

Going on vacation is a treat most of the time, especially if you are going to Hawaii and I can tell you for sure that if you are like me … taking your dogs on vacation with you is a necessity.  In the next couple blogs, we are going to go through a few things that you need to know before you hop on a plane and bring your dog to Hawaii.

One of the first things that you need to do is do your research on hotels.  Some hotels are extremely dog friendly, but other hotels are not and you just want to make sure that you make a reservation at a hotel that will take your pooch as well as you!

In the next blog, we are going to talk about some of the laws in Hawaii that you are going to have to know before bringing your dog.

Christmas is something that is special and different for every single person, there is something that you need to remember though and that is that Christmas can be celebrated anywhere and is usually celebrated differently in different states.  Hawaii Christmas’s are no different, there are some traditions that are dominate in Hawaii around Christmas but one thing for sure is that Santa certainly makes his rounds!

There is absolutely no bigger Christmas celebration in the world than the Honolulu City Lights, this celebration is not only held at Honolulu Hale, which is City Hall, but there are tons of Christmas-themed things there that really make you feel at home.  For example, a 50-foot Norfolk pine Christmas tree is there as are tons of carols.

Another thing that you will experience is the food – restaurants really deck themselves out with a holiday menu and really make it special and unique.

While we all know that Hawaii is the destination for everything from anniversaries all the way to weddings, have you ever thought about celebrating Christmas there though?  Well, there are many people nowadays that are looking for some exotic places to visit during the Christmas holidays and I can tell you that Hawaii is definitely the best spot.

While you will not find chestnuts roasting or snow on the ground, there are a ton of different and unique things that you can do in Hawaii that you can not do anywhere else – that is swim!  Swim, surf, lie out on the beach, use that bathing suit and eat some fantastic Hawaiian food.

In the next blog, we are going to go over exactly how Christmas is supposed to be celebrated in Hawaii and how Hawaiian people get down with Santa!

Let’s have a little chat about Murphy’s Bar & Grill – this is a place that is hopping all of the time.  Not only is Murphy’s Bar & Grill a family restaurant, but it is actually an Irish Pub – right in the heart of Hawaii and it is certainly a Cheers type of bar.  When you go into Murphy’s Bar & Grill, you know that you are just going to become part of their family.

Murphy’s also hosts a yearly black party each and every St. Patrick’s Day, which they shut down about two blocks of the city and I have to say that it is fun!  Murphy’s Bar & Grill is all about the good times – beer, cocktails and tons of good food.

If you want an incredible time, I can assure you that Murphy’s Bar & Grill is going to be the best place for you to visit!