Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Hawaii
Sheila Beal One of the definitions of aloha is love — which makes the Aloha State, i.e. Hawaii, a perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Of course, you can find many special…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Last sunrise in the Aloha State”
Mahalo to Clara Billington for sharing this beautifully composed sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Clara tells us: Our last sunrise in the Aloha State before leaving for…
Advice for choosing the best luau for your Hawaii vacation
Going to a luau is a lovely way to spend an evening tasting Hawaiian foods and taking in a Polynesian dance show. Over the years, we’ve written some helpful luau…
Aloha Friday Photo: Wooley Bully
Mahalo to John Irwin from Dunedin, Florida for sharing this cool honu photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what John tells us about this photo: There’s a beach…
Where to go for nightlife in Hawaii?
What is there to do in Hawaii in the evening? What’s the nightlife like? We’ll attempt to answer those questions and point you in the right direction. Before we dive…
Aloha Friday Photo: Diamond Head Lighthouse
Mahalo to Robin Eick for sharing this nice Diamond Head Lighthouse shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what she told us about her photo: We went to Hawaii- …
Frequently asked questions about visiting Hawaii in the winter
For those of us who haven’t lived in a tropical environment, it’s difficult to imagine winters without cold weather. So, we tend to get a lot of questions about what…
Aloha Friday Photo: Makai sunset
Mahalo to our sweet friend, Mary Wallace Wilson, for sharing this lovely sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Mary Wallace visited Kauai for the first time last summer.…
Going to Hawaii in 2018? + Hawaii Desk Calendar Giveaway!
We love hearing about your Hawaii travel hopes and plans. Do you plan to go visit Hawaii in 2018? When are you going? Which island(s) will you be visiting? Will…
Hawaii Festivals and Special Events: January – April 2018
It’s 2018 and time to wish you a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Just in case you need a reason to visit Hawaii, we wanted to share a listing of the top…
Aloha Friday Photo: Aloha in the sand
Mahalo to Janielle Linder of Lake Stevens, Washington for sharing this “aloha in the sand” photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photos series. She captured this shot from Beach 69…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaiian-style Christmas lights
Mahalo to Shane Eubanks for sharing this photo of Hawaiian-style Christmas lights for Aloha Friday Photos. Shane took this photo while visiting Maui last December. Many lights are wrapped around the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Coconut Coast
Mahalo to Roger and Debbie Miller of Sarasota, Florida for sharing this lovely Kauai shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken along the bike path in…
Christmas decorations in Hawaii
Christmas decorations in Hawaii blend aloha and tropical themes with traditional favorites. They’re really special to see and enjoy when you visit Hawaii in December. From our visits to Hawaii…
Aloha Friday Photos: Waterfall at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Mahalo to Barbara Herbst for sharing this lovely waterfall photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo while visiting Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden on Hawaii (Big) Island.…
