One of the world’s most extraordinary surfing competitions is planned to take place this Sunday, January 22nd at Waimea Bay on Oahu’s north shore — The Eddie Aikau Big Wave…
Exceptional surfing contest “The Eddie” set to take place January 22, 2023
Aloha Friday Photo: Honu resting on Ho’okipa
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Diemante Valyte for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo shot taken in September 2019 at Ho’okipa Beach Park. Ho’okipa Beach is located just outside the town of Paia.…
Take me there Tuesday: Old Koloa Town, Kauai
On the south side of Kauai, you’ll find a delightful, historic, sugar cane plantation town in Koloa. Most of buildings were built in the early 1900s as the town established…
Aloha Friday Photo: At a new Big Island black sand beach
Mahalo to Alison Blaszak for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Alison tells us, “This was taken on the Big Island (May 2019) after a stop at the new black sand…
The best Hawaiian island excursions on NCL Pride of America and other Hawaii cruises
Cruises are a great way to see many Hawaiian islands in a short period of time. With so many options and such little time in each port, it’s a daunting…
Live video to watch newest Kilauea eruption + Calendar winner announced
The newest Kilauea eruption is the hot news in Hawaii right now. This eruption is a renewed lava lake within Halema’uma’u crater. Per the remarks in the January 6th Kilauea…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Ko Olina + Volcano news
Mahalo to Ashley Barker for this lovely sunset shot for Aloha Friday Photo. Ashley took this photo at Ko Olina in May of 2019. With Ko Olina being on the…
Are you going to Hawaii in 2023? (+ Hawaii Calendar Giveaway)
Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! We hope your new year is off to a happy and healthy start! Have you started making any Hawaii vacation plans for 2023? Will you be celebrating…
Where to find New Year’s Eve fireworks and fun to welcome in 2023
Happy New Year’s Eve! Thankfully, in Hawaii, this New Year’s Eve is going to be much more festive compared to the previous two years. Most fireworks shows are back in…
Aloha Friday Photo: The shore of Kahanamoku Lagoon
Mahalo to Christine Renton for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo that she took in 2015 on a trip to celebrate a 25th anniversary. The shoreline that you see in Christine’s photo…
Aloha Friday Photo: Santa encounter on Haleakala
Several years ago, we started a tradition of sharing this photo and incredible story on the Friday before Christmas. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve read this encounter, we’re…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Mele Kalikimaka”
Mahalo to Teresa from North Carolina for sharing this colorful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Teresa took this picture while walking through Kona. When I saw it, I…
Hawaii Christmas Decorations 2022
We’ve come across some absolutely stunning Christmas decorations and scenes from Hawaii via social media. We just had to share a lovely selection with you. (Note to email subscribers –…
Hawaii vacation news: Oahu and Maui holiday guides released + Volcanoes go on a pause
* The following holiday guides are now ready for use. We’ll be adding to them and filling in some placeholders through both holidays. Any addition or revision will be marked…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaiian Christmas Angel Ornament
Mahalo to Melanie Hubert for sharing this beautiful Christmasy photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This Hawaiian angel ornament is so very, very cute! Notice that she’s wearing Aloha…
