Your favorite Hawaii places
Sheila Beal We thoroughly enjoyed reading your favorite places after we posed the question on the blog and on Facebook a couple of weeks ago. We found ourselves nodding in agreement with…
Aloha Friday Photo: Layered sunset
Mahalo to Edward Michaels for sharing this sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Edward tells us that he took this photo on the leeward (west side) of Oahu…
Hawaii vacation news & deals: September 2, 2014
* If you need a virtual visit to Oahu, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau along with Google Maps has added 360-degree views of Oahu parks and trails. It’s really neat,…
Aloha Friday Photo: Fiery Finish
Mahalo to Chief’s Luau for sharing this photo with us for Aloha Friday. This shot shows the Samoan fire knife dancing that typically caps off a great Polynesian dancing show…
Where’s your favorite place in Hawaii?
Do you have a favorite place in Hawaii? Perhaps it’s a specific beach, hiking trail, waterfall, garden, restaurant or hotel? Maybe it’s a place you visualize immediately when you think…
Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Diamond Head from the air
Mahalo to Peter King from the United Kingdom for sharing this view of Diamond Head with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Peter took this photo from the plane while visiting…
Is September a good month to vacation in Hawaii?
September is a fantastic month to visit Hawaii. It’s a relatively quiet time in the Hawaiian Islands. Hotel rates are less expensive and the weather is great. In this article,…
Aloha Friday Photo: A sweetheart of a view
Mahalo to Joe West from Drone Cam Hawaii for sharing this superb view of Pu’upehe with us. Pu’upehe, also known as Sweetheart Rock, is one of the most iconic views of…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: August 13, 2014
* Thankfully tropical storms Iselle and Julio have passed and sunny skies have returned to Hawaii. * We’re finally seeing Hawaiian Airlines dip their fares into the upper $300s from…
Hawaii hurricane update from Tropical Storm Iselle (and Hurricane Julio on the way)
In light of Tropical Storm Iselle battering Hawaii with Hurricane Julio on the way, we’ve decided to suspend our usual Aloha Friday Photo series. We felt it would be insensitive…
Predict the first 2014 humpback whale sighting in Hawaii
As autumn approaches, humpback whales start making their way to Hawaii. Though the humpback whale season doesn’t officially start until mid-December, a small population of these amazing creatures arrive earlier.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Tangerine sky at sunset
Mahalo to Viola Benson and Donna Smith for sharing this beautiful sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Donna took this photo from Waikiki while she and her friend…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: July 29, 2014
* Costco Travel always seems to have special Hawaii travel deals. See this page to search for deals. One of the current Costco special offers that we think is an…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai hibiscus beauty
Mahalo to Barbara Cooper for sharing this gorgeous photo with us. She snapped this photo while visiting Kauai in February. The striking yellow hibiscus with red accents is amazingly beautiful.…
Top Lana’i Adventures
There’s a common misconception that there’s nothing to do on Lanai. Au contraire! There’s plenty of exciting adventures that will make memories for a lifetime. We’ve visited Lana’i at least…
