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Winter in Key West

Winter is coming. In fact, in most of the northern US, it has arrived. Want to get away from the dreary sun-less expanse and snow-covered areas that you call home? Why not visit the charming, historical and most southern point in the contiguous United States: Key West.

Rocking NYE in Hawaii

As the beauty of the Ocean beckons one and all, many of the celebrations focus on the water with beach gatherings, firework displays, Japanese-inspired Fukubukuro lucky bags and cruises that witness nature’s beauty at the stroke of midnight in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Celebrating Christmas in Hawaii

Welcome to Dream Vacations, a lifestyle column on travelling to amazing destinations with practical advice and my revelations about locales from years of personal experience. Are you heading to Hawaii for Christmas? Whether you want to get away from the hubbub of the...

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Hawaii

Welcome to Dream Vacations, a lifestyle column on travelling to amazing destinations with practical advice and my revelations about locales from years of personal experience. Are you heading to Hawaii for Thanksgiving? Here are some great idea for a relaxed holiday...

Resort Review: Hyatt Ka’anapali Beach Resort

As one of the newer developments in Maui, the Hyatt Residence Club Maui, Ka’anapali Beach is situated next to the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, side-by-side. While the Residence Club has a smaller footprint then the Resort and Spa, Residence Club vacationers get access to all the amenities at the Resort and Spa including being able to charge services, activities, shopping and meals and to your unit.

 

Visiting the Grand Canyon of the Pacific: Waimea Canyon

Bigger than the Grand Canyon? While it is not bigger than the Grand Canyon, the Waimea Canyon is the largest of its kind in the Pacific region and Hawaii. It is 10 miles long, a mile wide and almost 3,600 feet deep at its deepest point. With three official lookout points, it’s breathtaking beauty is a must-see if you are day-tripping to Kauai or staying on the island.