Escape to the Islands! PCC in, Stress Out

by | Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas, Cultures of Polynesia, Eat Polynesia!, Ha: Breath of Life, Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Huki: A Canoe Celebration, Kid Friendly, Luau & Party, Things to Do, Villages

We may be biased but we think Hawaii is perfect in January. Winter is crazy for a lot of reasons. Depending on where you live, there may be big shifts in the weather—conditions that may be a little more stressful than usual to deal with. Then there are the holidays:...
Tongan Feast For Christmas

Tongan Feast For Christmas

by | Dec 17, 2025 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga

Tongan feasting: A Serious Custom [Author’s note: I have attended Polynesian feasts where they cooked 200 pigs, and fed thousands of people . . . but the first time I sat down at a Tongan kaipola feast, I was truly impressed.] An expression of love and gratitude  “I...