Tips on visiting this Farmers Market near Diamond Head Located on the road to Diamond Head by the Kapi’olani Community College, is the “Farmers Market,” more like an International Bazaar these days. Accommodating to several cultures, it is a fun time to people watch and grab some good food. There is free parking at the college. It does fill up,…
A Few Tips Visiting the Puako Petroglyphs The Puako Petroglyphs are located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid Resort. It is well marked and easy to find. I would recommend going to…
A neat place to visit and hike This inviting beach park is located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid. It is well marked and easy to find. There are actually two trails.…
The Best Chinese Food in the area, period Having visited 46 of 50 states and having traveled to 35 countries, I have eaten my share of Chinese food. China Star stands out as one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. First, the consistency of the food is outstanding. China Star is true to the recipes. The pork fried rice, for example,…
You will not see a sign to his grave site. There is a sign on the main road that reads “PALAPALA HO’OMAU Congregational Church.” Turn left here! Since our last visit in 2012, the road to the cemetery has been re-paved! The ruts and pot-holes are no more. Also, the ranch on the right is for sale. It was a…
A slice of Americana, well worth a visit It would be rare to find a museum so close to the ocean, but the new refurbished Elliot Museum is a jewel for South Florida, the Treasure Coast and Martin County. It is a slice of Americana and a treat to see. The museum is attributed to the late 19th and early…
Where the locals eat Not on the main street of Duval, this place is easy to miss, but hard to forget. After visiting Key West many times, a local told us about El Siboney. A unique Cuban restaurant exists on 900 Catherine Street, a few blocks east of south Duval Street. El Siboney is tucked into a neighborhood. It is…
Fun Time My friend recommended Tigertail Airboat Tours as it was his third time with the company. We had just visited “Shark Valley” via the National Park Service which is a few miles west of Tigertail Airboat Tours. We did try to call for a reservation at 305-439-2745, but there was no response. But, we stopped anyway and got right…
An oasis found in the midst of Orlando’s mega attractions After visiting Orlando countless times since I was 12, we came across by word of mouth Harry P. Leu’s Gardens. Located off of I-4 East on Princeton Street, the Leu Gardens is an exceptional 49 acre gardens filled with old oaks, camellias, roses and most everything you can grow in…
A few tips to help you, staying at the Dolphin is an experience Having stayed at the Dolphin numerous times, I will write about our experiences for my 100th review for Trip Advisor. The Dolphin is larger of the two properties, the Swan being the other. They both share a wonderful pool complex, and basically everything is interchangeable. It…