hawaii

100.5 The River's Andy Rent is touring Hawaii with YMT Vacations and about three dozen people for nearly two weeks. They are all on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape. The group arrived Wednesday on Maui, and is also spending today on the Hawaiian island lodged at the resort of Kaanapali. Nicknamed the Valley Isle, from the peak of Haleakalā to its fruit and produce plantations and th

100.5 The River's Andy Rent is touring Hawaii with YMT Vacations and about three dozen people for nearly two weeks. They are all on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape. The group has been on the island of Kaua'i, and this morning is scheduled to head off to Maui. Kaua'i is is Hawaii's Island of Discovery, it includes natural features such as the Wailua River, Waimea Canyon and Napali C

100.5 The River's Andy Rent is touring Hawaii with YMT Vacations and about three dozen people for nearly two weeks. They are all on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape. The group is currently on the island of Kaua'i, which has served as the setting for movies and TV shows including 1993's "Jurassic Park," 1958's "South Pacific" and 1977's "Fantasy Island."

My group's Hawaiian adventure is under way with a weekend of exploration, entertainment, eating and remembrance. About three dozen other folks from Grand Rapids and West Michigan are with me on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape with YMT Vacations.

100.5 The River's Andy Rent is touring Hawaii with YMT Vacations and about three dozen people for nearly two weeks. They are all on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape. The group is currently on the island of Kauai, and Fern Grotto was among the highlights on Sunday.

100.5 The River's Andy Rent and about three dozen listeners of The River are touring Hawaii with YMT Vacations for nearly two weeks. They are all on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape. The group arrived in Honolulu on Thursday and spent through this morning on the island of Oahu, which considers itself the heart of Hawaii. Today, the group tour is headed to Kaua'i, the Garden Isle. Re

100.5 The River's Andy Rent is touring Hawaii with YMT Vacations and about three dozen people for nearly two weeks. They are all on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape. The group arrived in Honolulu on Thursday. Check out some of Andy's photos:  

100.5 The River's Andy Rent is touring Hawaii with YMT Vacations and about three dozen people for nearly two weeks. They are all on the Hawaii Kings Tour, a 13-day Hawaiian escape. The trek includes explorations of the rich history and tradition of the Hawaiian Islands along with relaxation, entertainment, food, libations and culture.

It's time to visit the 50th State of the Union, don't you think.  And, I think 13-days would be a fabulous chance to really relax and "smell the roses" so to speak.  Okay, orchids.

Picture this... The Wailua Riverboat Cruise, black sand beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, an orchid nursery, Pearl Harbor, crystal clear blue water, walking on the beaches...all of this and so much more in.....HAWAII!

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and G

I'm trying hard not to think about driving home in the snow tonight.  I don't want to even think about shoveling the driveway.  So, for about 30 seconds I'm visualizing a family vacation to Hawaii.  It might work.  I've nothing to lose...