Mahalo to Rowena Ferguson for sharing this pretty Aloha Friday Photo. Rowena said that this sunset scene was from “many years ago between Lahaina and Ka’anapali” on the island of…
Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunset from “many years ago”
Hawaii vacation news: Week of November 3, 2025
Sheila Beal Paradise Cove Luau Closing We’re sad that Paradise Cove Luau on the west side of Oahu is closing after 47 years of sharing Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures. The picturesque luau…
Aloha Friday Photo: A Hana Highway Waterfall
Mahalo to Niurka Izquierdo for sharing this long-exposure waterfall shot for Aloha Friday Photos. This photography technique creates beautiful, silky and dreamlike effect. This waterfall is “somewhere on the road…
What to know for a November 2025 Hawaii vacation
From volcano eruptions to festivals to what to pack – here’s everything you need to know for a November 2025 vacation in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands.
Aloha Friday Photos: Sunrise Glow, Honu Hangout, and Dramatic Poipu Sky
Mahalo to Kathleen Poulos from Mission Viejo, California for sharing these captivating Kauai shots! In her email to us, Kathleen said, “Love your newsletter, I have been reading it for…
Kilauea continues to amaze with 35th episode
The 35th episode of this current Kilauea eruption series started and finished over the weekend. It’s astounding that these episodic lava fountain eruptions have continued for 35 times since December…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waimea Valley Heliconia
Mahalo to artist JW Green for sharing this striking Aloha Friday Photo. JW took this beautiful heliconia photo from Waimea Valley on Oahu’s North Shore. I love how how captured…
Signals that winter is on its way to Hawaii
In recent days, some magical scenes signal Hawaii’s coming winter season. Those signs are the first humpback whale sighting and big waves are making their way to the north shores.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Kamaole III Sunset
Mahalo to Allison Oakes from Vancouver, Washington for sharing this stunning sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Allison snapped this picture from Kamaole Beach Park III in Kihei…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: October 8, 2025
We’ve got quite a long roundup of Hawaii vacay news, so let’s dive in! US Government Shutdown Effects on Hawaii Travel and Attractions Travel to and from Hawaii has continued…
Aloha Friday Photo: Spectacular Kilauea Eruption Episode 34
Mahalo to Kevin Tanis for sharing this jaw-dropping photo and videos of the latest Kilauea eruption for Aloha Friday Photos. Since December 2024, Kilauea has been active off and on…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai North Shore Sunset
Mahalo to Randi Herda from Minnesota for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. This sunset shot was taken from the North Shore of Kauai, near the Princeville area. While Hawaii…
