Dos and don’ts for Hawaii visitors
Sheila Beal The Hawaii Tourism Authority created a series of nice videos aimed at helping visitors understand the dos and don’ts of cultural etiquette plus caring for the land and ocean. The…
Aloha Friday Photo: Swimming Honu Near Maui
Mahalo to Codi Rothgarn for sharing this excellent honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Codi took this photo while visiting Maui in February 2018.…
Hawaii vacation news: September 4, 2019
* On September 1st, the USS Arizona Memorial re-opened! It had been closed for more than a year due to dock repairs. * Southwest Airlines is adding more routes to…
Aloha Friday Photo: Manini’owali Beach
Mahalo to Natalie Johnson for sharing this beach scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Natalie took this photo at Manini’owali Beach in July during her vacation on Hawaii, the…
Go Visit Hawaii’s 10th annual contest to predict the season’s first humpback whale sighting
Though Hawaii’s exciting humpback whale season doesn’t “officially” start until December/January, some whales start their visit sooner. I’m convinced that some whales don’t have calendars. 😉 It’s quite possible that…
Aloha Friday Photo: Happy 60th to the 50th!
Mahalo to Mary Rudd for sharing this sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo from a boat traveling from Lahaina, Maui over to the island…
What to bring for a snorkel tour in Hawaii
You’ll want to make sure you bring these helpful essentials on your snorkel tour!
Aloha Friday Photo: Big Island Beauty
Mahalo to Hawaii (Big) Island photographer James Grenz for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. There’s so much to admire about this photo. Just for starters,…
Hawaii cultural festivals & special events: September – December 2019
If you’re contemplating a late 2019 trip to Hawaii, perhaps one of the upcoming festivals will be the deciding factor. Fall is a great time to visit Hawaii and catching…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kalapaki Beach at dusk
Mahalo to Roger and Debbie Miller from Sarasota, Florida for sharing this serene shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken at dusk from Kalapaki Beach on…
Iliau Trail in Waimea Canyon
We’ve often noted that many Hawaii hikes provide rewarding views for the effort required. Sometimes that effort can feel quite strenuous. Then there’s the Iliau Trail which offers an tremendous…
Aloha Friday Photo: Molokai coast view from Kalaupapa
Mahalo to Carol Zilic from Illinois for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Carol took this photo while taking a tour of Kalaupapa National Historical Park…
Visiting the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Last week, we shared that we had recently visited two Pearl Harbor attractions, the USS Bowfin and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, that aren’t as well known as their neighbors…
Aloha Friday Photo: Na Pali Coast Cave
Mahalo to Liza Mello for sharing this interesting shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Liza snapped this photo from the Na Pali Coast on the west side of Kauai.…
Touring the USS Bowfin in Pearl Harbor, Oahu
On our previous trips to Oahu, we’ve toured the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri, but we had never been to the other area attractions — the USS…
