I Love Hawaii

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!

It has to be said that when you go on vacation – you can not control the weather.  No matter where you go, it could rain and you could think that your entire vacation could be ruined.  For example, the last time I went to Hawaii, it rained the entire time and on the last day – it was bright and sunny.  Things like that happen all of the time, but really, there are alternatives that you can do.

Do not let the rain ruin your vacation.  There are a ton of different things that you can do, for example, shopping is one of them.  Shopping in Hawaii is fantastic and there are a ton of different shops available for you to visit – that way you can get that out of the way while it is raining.

Next, you can actually move yourself into the water if it is raining.  You are going to be wet already and swimming in the ocean while it is raining is perfect, I promise.  Rain is not something that you should get depressed over.

Hawaii also tends to be very busy throughout June, July, and August. It is hot, it is humid, and since school is out for the summer, it can get tremendously crowded. The end of April and beginning of May is not much better, because it marks the Golden Week holiday in Japan.

As well, hurricane season begins in June and ends in November, so you definitely want to think about avoiding the islands then, just to be safe.

If you are looking to experiencing good surfing in Hawaii, however, then winter is a good time. The waves are not great during the summer, but they get killer during the winter months.

A lot of people think that the best time to visit Hawaii is during the winter, because they think they can escape the winter weather blues. However, that may not be the ideal time to visit, neither in terms of weather nor in terms of price.

You see, from November through March, Hawaii experiences its rainy season. Its dry season lasts from April through to October. Now, it is true that during the last few years, the rainy has not been that bad, but you cannot be sure how long that will last.

Generally, you can experience the best of Hawaiian weather in April and May or in September and October. Incidentally, you can get the best bargains during those periods as well.

Between the middle of December and the middle of April, Hawaii goes through its high season. At that point, both airfare and lodging accommodations are typically much more expensive.

If you are the lover of seafood – I have the place for you.  Hula Grill Kaanapali is actually one of those places that services up everything from seafood to some really, really kick ass Hawaiian dishes as well.  The Hula Grill Kaanapali actually offers a stunning – beautiful scene too, for you can see the Pacific Ocean and the islands of Lanai and Molokai right out on the porch.

You are also invited in this little place to celebrate the hospitality, culture and cuisine of the islands, for there are some beautiful dishes that this place has on it.  They only use fresh Hawaiian fish in all of their dishes and honestly, they have some of the freshest veggies and fruits as well.

Whether you are looking for just a place to chill out or a place to get a really good meal — Hula Grill Kaanapali is the place for you!

When you are going to Hawaii, what is usually the first thing that you think about?  For me, it is all about the food – I absolutely love Hawaiian food and you can never find really, really good Hawaiian food anywhere but in Hawaii.  In the next couple blogs, we are going to talk about some of the best restaurants for you to visit while you are in Hawaii.

For example, the David Paul’s Lahaina Grill is definitely one of the best places in the world to go if you are looking for something awesome and good.  This little place is located in Maui and it is actually one of the only restaurants out there that uses a lot of the land for it’s food – local farms, dairies as well as surrounding waters are all used.

Among the signature favorites are the Warm Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese & Baby Arugula Salad, and The Cake Walk – a sampler of Kona Lobster Crab Cake, Seared Ahi Cake, and Sweet Louisiana Rock Shrimp Cake.  These are all my favorites I know!

Hawaii is a place that is jam-packed with all sorts of sights for you to see – however did you know that there is one specific sight that everyone should see on their vacation?  That is the spouting horn – you have to watch it blow!  It is actually one of the coolest sights in the world and it is actually right by the Allerton Garden Visitor Center. 

This spout is actually a dual-lava tube that actually breathes air and makes an eerie dragon type sound while the other tube actually shoots a powerful spray of salt water up into.  The tubes are set about 10 feet from the shoreline and on large south swell days – the spray can actually get up to about 30 feet.

This is a beautiful sight that everyone should take in whenever they are in Hawaii!

When you think about it – what is the first thing that you think about when you think about Hawaii?  For me – it is all about the hula dancing and honestly, I think that it is one of the most graceful dances out there as well as one of the most beautiful.  Hollywood has honestly barely skimmed the surface on hula dancing, for it is by far one of the best dances out there.

These dances are extremely traditional and they have honestly been around forever … however most people do not really know how to hula dance or even where to see the professionals.  There are a ton of free shows all over Hawaii; you just have to look for them!

For example, the Coconut Market has one every Wednesday and every Saturday – you just have to look for them!