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What you need to know for a Hawaii vacation in January 2025 — weather, what to pack, special happenings and more!

Sheila Beal
January 6, 2025

As you make your plans to visit the islands of Hawaii in January, you’ll be well prepared by knowing what sort of weather you can expect, what to pack for…

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Take me there Tuesday: Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens Park, Maui

Sheila Beal
December 27, 2024

Off of Iao Valley Road in this lush region by Wailuku, you’ll find the beautiful Kapaniwai Park and Heritage Gardens. This park honors the cultures that came together in the…

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What you need to know for a December Hawaii vacation: weather, events and more!

Sheila Beal
December 10, 2024

Is a December vacation to Hawaii on your horizon? It is a lovely time to be in Hawaii. One thing we particularly enjoy about December are the beautiful Christmas decorations…

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Everything you need to know for a November 2024 Hawaii vacation: weather, festivals and more!

Sheila Beal
October 23, 2024

From weather to festivals to what to pack – here’s everything you need to know for a November 2024 vacation in the Hawaiian Islands.

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“Mahalo for removing your slippahs”

Sheila Beal
October 8, 2024

As I travel, I’m always fascinated to learn the local cultural norms. Of course, Hawaii has their own, too. One of them is that you should always remove your shoes…

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What to expect for a October 2024 Hawaii vacation – weather and events

Sheila Beal
September 25, 2024

If you’re going to Hawaii this October, you’ll likely want to get an idea of what sort of weather you can expect, what special events are taking place and much…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaiian tradition of blowing the pu

Sheila Beal
September 13, 2024

Mahalo to Danielle Bauler for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo that she took from Maui. The young man in this photo is blowing a pu, which is also known…

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September 2024 Vacation in Hawaii: Weather, Events and Blooming Flowers

Sheila Beal
August 28, 2024

If you’re planning a vacation to the Hawaiian Islands in September, here’s what you need to know about the weather, special events and much more!

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Aloha Friday Photo: King Kamehameha I Statue at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui

Sheila Beal
June 7, 2024

Mahalo to Lillian Martin for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lillian lives in Santa Cruz, California now, but she is originally from Honolulu. This statue in the photo is…

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Newborn Hawaiian monk seal prompts reminders to give marine wildlife space

Sheila Beal
May 6, 2024

Last week, Hawaiian monk seal, Kaiwi, gave birth to a male pup on Kaimana Beach in Waikiki. This newborn is her sixth pup and the third that she’s delivered on…

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Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 25, 2024

Sheila Beal
April 26, 2024

– Costco Travel has a “Hot Buy” for a Maui vacation package which includes accommodations at the Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort and rental car. Many rooms at this resort have…

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Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024

Sheila Beal
July 12, 2024

We curate the most comprehensive lists of the islands’ top cultural events so that you can try to find one that you can enjoy on your Hawaii vacation. These cultural…

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Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation

Sheila Beal
April 9, 2024

One thing we always make time for on our Hawaii vacations is catching sunset. This time of day is so magical. In addition to the sun saying aloha for the…

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