We’ve detected some confusion from the comments about travel to Hawaii after the destructive fires in Lahaina. Let’s try to clear up questions that visitors may have. Hawaii is open…
Hawaii travel update
“Forego travel plans to WEST Maui” says Hawaii Tourism Authority
Sheila Beal The loss from the Maui wildfires are staggering — lives, homes, businesses, jobs — it’s overwhelming. While Maui is still in the process of firefighting, very little has been done to…
No Aloha Friday Photo for August 11, 2023
Out of grief and respect for Maui, we feel it is inappropriate to publish an Aloha Friday Photo this week. This is only the second time we’ve paused this happy-go-lucky…
Lahaina, Maui is devestated. Non-essential travel to West Maui discouraged.
As feared, Lahaina is essentially demolished. It looks more like a war zone that the beautiful, historic town that residents and visitors knew and loved. It’s unrecognizable. To visualize this…
Tragic fires in Maui – Much of Lahaina Town feared to be destroyed
We are so very sad to be sharing this tragic news from Maui. Wildfires and high winds have mixed to create a nightmare situation in several areas across the island…
It’s not just your imagination, Hawaii is a special place for rainbows
One of Hawaii’s nicknames is the Rainbow State and if you’ve ever visited Hawaii, you probably understand why it claims that nickname. In addition to seeing one if their famous…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset over Haleakala Summit
Mahalo to Heather Armour from Valparaiso Indiana for sharing these neat sunset shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Heather took these sunset photos at the Haleakala Summit on April…
Aloha Friday Photo: Wai’anapanapa Park, Maui
Mahalo to Dagmara for sharing this striking Aloha Friday Photo with us. Dagmara’s photo was taken at Maui’s Wai’anapanapa State Park in August 2019. There are lots of places in…
Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 26, 2023
* Last week Tropical Storm Calvin passed south of the Hawaiian Islands. It was the first tropical storm of 2023 that’s come close to Hawaii, which resulted in some heavy…
Aloha Friday Photo: Honolulu Rainbow in the Rainbow State
Mahalo to Marielle Weddle for sharing this Honolulu rainbow for Aloha Friday Photos. She tells us that she snapped this shot behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village in the Waikiki area…
Go Visit Hawaii’s favorite sunscreens
When there’s so much to see and do on a Hawaii vacation, one of the last things you want to do is to get a miserable sunburn. The Hawaiian sun…
Aloha Friday Photo: Dreamy Kihei Scene
Mahalo to Jacki Bebb for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this shot from Kihei in February 2018. The soft, muted colors seem like something out of…
Aloha Friday Photo: Colorful Hibiscus
Mahalo to Noelle DeBoard for this colorful hibiscus shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Hibiscus plants flourish in Hawaii with all sorts of beautiful colors. This two-color bloom in…
Aloha Friday Photo: Picturesque Byodo-In
Mahalo to Amber Howells for this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Amber’s photo shows Byodo-In Temple on the windward, eastside of Oahu. It is an absolutely stunning place to see! The…
Where watch 4th of July fireworks in Hawaii for 2023
Independence Day celebrations in Hawaii are going to be fantastic for 2023! Dazzling fireworks shows are planned on all four of the major Hawaiian Islands. Let’s island hop around the…
