Mahalo to Hawaii (Big) Island photographer James Grenz for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. There’s so much to admire about this photo. Just for starters,…
Hawaii cultural festivals & special events: September – December 2019
If you’re contemplating a late 2019 trip to Hawaii, perhaps one of the upcoming festivals will be the deciding factor. Fall is a great time to visit Hawaii and catching…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kalapaki Beach at dusk
Mahalo to Roger and Debbie Miller from Sarasota, Florida for sharing this serene shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken at dusk from Kalapaki Beach on…
Iliau Trail in Waimea Canyon
We’ve often noted that many Hawaii hikes provide rewarding views for the effort required. Sometimes that effort can feel quite strenuous. Then there’s the Iliau Trail which offers an tremendous…
Aloha Friday Photo: Molokai coast view from Kalaupapa
Mahalo to Carol Zilic from Illinois for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Carol took this photo while taking a tour of Kalaupapa National Historical Park…
Visiting the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Last week, we shared that we had recently visited two Pearl Harbor attractions, the USS Bowfin and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, that aren’t as well known as their neighbors…
Aloha Friday Photo: Na Pali Coast Cave
Mahalo to Liza Mello for sharing this interesting shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Liza snapped this photo from the Na Pali Coast on the west side of Kauai.…
Touring the USS Bowfin in Pearl Harbor, Oahu
On our previous trips to Oahu, we’ve toured the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri, but we had never been to the other area attractions — the USS…
Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Anaeho’omalu Bay Sunrise Bow
Mahalo to James Grenz for sharing this stunning shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. WOW!!! James is a wonderful photographer on Hawaii (Big) Island. We enjoy following his photos…
Hawaii Vacation deals & news: July 16, 2019
*Costco Travel has an excellent luxury deal for the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui. (The above photo shows a view of this resort.) The package includes five nights for the price…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset by song
Mahalo to Lance Tan from Santa Monica, California for sharing this sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Lance took this photo while visiting Waikiki in April. One of…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: July 9, 2019
* Hawaii Entertainment coupon books are on sale for $8 including shipping. It’s about this time of year that the physical books sell out. In fact, I saw a note…
Aloha Friday Photos: Kohala cave adventures
Mahalo to longtime readers Marco and Laura from Milan, Italy for sharing these interesting photos with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what they tell us about these photos and…
Independence Day in Hawaii
Independence Day is celebrated widely across America’s 50th state, Hawaii. You’ll find parades, games, a rodeo and of course big fireworks shows on all four of the major islands. Here…
Aloha Friday Photo: Friday Fireworks
Mahalo to Toni McIntire from Tampa, Florida for sharing this dazzling fireworks photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Toni’s photo was taking on Waikiki Beach during the Friday evening…