Whether you’re visiting Hawaii for pleasure or business, there’s always the question of where to catch dinner. Why not lose yourself in a wonderful entertainment venue while you dine on some delicious ethnic food? The Hawaiian Islands offer a vast array of places where you can not only grab a meal but gain a real cultural experience.
Waikiki, one of the most popular resort areas on Oahu, it is practically bursting with wonderful “dinner and a show”..
Hawaii and pineapple simply seem to go together. If you've ever sipped a pina colada or eaten a bite of sweet and sour shrimp, then you understand the tangy allure of this tropical fruit. A Blue Hawaii just isn't the same without a chunk of delicious pineapple. For many years, it has been Hawaii's largest crop, especially on the island of Lanai, also known as “Pineapple Island.” Lanai is one of the smallest occupied Hawaiian islands, measuring just 140.5 acres...
Coffee addicts around the world love the aroma of fresh-brewed Kona coffee. Grown only in Hawaii, it's one of the reasons why the smell of coffee is in the air nearly everywhere you travel in the Aloha State. In Hawaii, coffee is the sixth biggest agricultural crop, with more than 580 separate coffee farms in the state. Whether you sip your Hawaiian coffee lounging on a beach chair, watching the waves gently lapping at the shore, or grab a cup on your way into the office, a..
Kava, also known as Kava Kava, is found primarily in the South Pacific. Historically, this plant has been used by many Polynesian cultures. The tea of the Kava plant is known to provide a calming effect while maintaining mental clarity. Originally a drink that was consumed only by the royalty on the islands, Kava was first introduced to the western world by Captain Cook during his exploration of the South Pacific in the eighteenth century.
The Kava plant is associated with..
Smoothies have become a very popular treat, with smoothie shops popping up all over the country. Whether you visit an independent smoothie business or one of the large retail chains such as Jamba Juice, sipping this fruity concoction is like a mini vacation. One reason that smoothies are so popular right now is because they are so healthy for you. Not only are they good for you, but they also taste good too. There are advantages to drinking smoothies and even advantages to..
Polynesia is home to a dynamic island culture. Perhaps best known for a culture incorporating tiki gods, Polynesia is also known for great food! if you’re thinking of hosting a luau or a tropical party, one of the most important steps of your party planning process is to seek out Polynesian recipes. While many of these mirror similar dishes found in Hawaiian cuisine, others are unique to the native Polynesians, or blend a wide array of culinary traditions, including..
Mai Tais, Hurricanes and Rum Runners are all great fruity cocktails and conjure images of tropical paradise, but just serving these drinks won't create that exotic tiki bar atmosphere you're after. You’ve got to have a great place to drink your rum-related beverage of choice. If you love the idea of relaxing on a sandy beach, with pristine blue waves lapping at the shore, then a tiki bar might be the perfect addition to your basement or backyard.
Picture a tiki bar..
When it comes to cocktails, tiki cocktails are some of the classics. Zombies, Rum Runners, Mai Tais and Navy Grog are drinks that were popular during the 1950s and remain popular today. These fruity tropical drinks were, more often than not, invented in tiki bars and exotic lounges where fruit concoctions with a tropical theme were more than fitting.
Trader Vics, which opened in the 1930s as one of the very first tiki bars, is considered one of the icons of tiki cocktail..