Aloha Friday Photo: Spectacular Lahaina Sunset
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Shane Eubanks from Georgia for sharing this gorgeous sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Shane took this photo from Lahaina while visiting Maui last month. Shane tells…
Hawaii festivals and special events January – April 2017
If a Hawaii vacation is in your near future or you just need a good excuse to plan one, there’s a chance that you may find a fun festival or…
Aloha Friday Photos: Oahu Blooms
Mahalo Irina Blok of San Francisco for sending in this pretty floral photo for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo while visiting Oahu in December, which reminds us that Hawaii…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: January 3, 2017
* Hawaiian Airlines has a sale on flights to Hawaii with fares starting at $338 roundtrip. That’s the lowest we’ve seen in a while. You must book by January 5th.…
It’s New Year’s Eve in Hawaii! Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!
With 2017 quickly in view, we want to wish you a hau’oli makahiki hou, which is the Hawaiian way to say happy new year! Hawaii really puts on big celebrations…
Aloha Friday Photo: “One of those magical days…”
Mahalo to Joe West for sharing this magical drone view of Maui with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Joe said about this shot: Recent drone cam view of Olowalu…
Do you have 2017 Hawaii vacation plans? (Hawaii calendar giveaway)
As our thoughts start to turn towards the new year, our wish for you is that 2017 includes a visit to Hawaii. Is a Hawaii vacation in your plans…
Aloha Friday Photo: A magical encounter with Santa on Haleakala
We love this incredible Santa story shared by Annie Chavez-Hollingshead. Even though we’ve shared this story years ago, we’re still amazed and feel that it’s definitely worth revisiting considering that…
Snow in Hawaii just in time for Christmas
A beautiful blanket of snow covered the two tallest volcanic peaks of the island of Hawaii this week. Mauna Kea summit (13,803 feet above sea level) and Mauna Loa (13,679…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Leading Lines”
Mahalo to Devesh Tripathi for sharing this stunning ariel view of windward Oahu with us for Aloha Friday Photos. He entitled this shot “Leading Lines.” Devesh didn’t mention exactly where…
Hawaiian-style Christmas trees and decorations photos
Hawaii gets all decked out for the Christmas holiday. Though you’ll see some of the same decorations that we have on the mainland, like Santa ornaments, you’ll also see lots…
Aloha Friday Photo: Christmas Hibiscus
Mahalo to Hawaii Island resident and amazing photographer, James Grenz for sharing this beautiful hibiscus photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The bold red bloom against the green backdrop…
Hawaii vacation news & deals: December 7, 2016
– Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. We can’t fully comprehend the tragedy and incredible bravery on that fateful morning of December 7, 1941. With much interest, we’ve been reading…
Waikiki/Honolulu Christmas & New Year’s Eve
We know many readers have been anxiously awaiting our annual lists of special events and dining for Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Waikiki. We’re pleased to announce that both…
Aloha Friday Photo: A view of valor – Plus information on viewing events from the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day
Mahalo to Tom Sakiyama for sharing this excellent bird’s-eye view of the USS Arizona Memorial. Tom captured this photo while taking a Seaplane Tour. This December 7th marks the 75th…
