Mahalo to Rebecca Moore for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Rebecca’s photo was taken near the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which is the widest stretch of sandy beach in Waikiki. That’s…
Visiting Historic Haleiwa, Oahu
The North Shore of Oahu is one of our favorite spots on the island. The beautiful beaches and laidback vibe are so welcoming. Haleiwa is the biggest town on the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kahului, Maui Panorama
Mahalo to Anita Barton for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Anita took this panoramic shot of Kahului while visiting Maui. She noted that she wishes she was there again. We…
An excellent way to see Waipio Valley with Waipio Valley Shuttle Tour
We had a superb tour of Waipio Valley with Waipio Valley Shuttle in October. Everyone in our group of six loved it. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s far more…
Aloha Friday Photos: Stitch at Akaka Falls
Mahalo to Janielle Linder of Lake Stevens, Washington for sharing this cute photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Stitch is the rambunctious character from the from Lilo and Stitch — an animated…
Review: Thrilling, doors-off Oahu helicopter tour with Magnum (P.I.) Helicopters
Oahu is beautiful to see from ground level, but viewing it from the air adds a whole new level of fascination. We gained a new appreciation for the island as…
Aloha Friday Photo: Molokini Crater
Mahalo to Codi Rothgarn for sharing this nice shot with us for our Aloha Friday Photos series. Codi’s photo is of Molokini Crater, which is a few miles off the south…
Hawaii festivals and special events: January – April 2019
There are many excellent cultural events to discover in Hawaii throughout the year. For this article, we’ll be focusing on the festivals happening between now and April. Many of the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Whale breaching in Maui
Mahalo to Karis Daphne from Nevada for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Here’s what she tells us about this excellent whale breach shot: This was taken during a whale watching…
Two excellent Hawaii travel deals to pounce on now!
Well 2019 has started with a couple of excellent Hawaii travel sales that we need to share! * Hawaiian Airlines has a fare sale on with roundtrip tickets starting from just…
Are you going to Hawaii in 2019? (+ Hawaii Calendar Giveaway)
As we say aloha to the new year and wonder what the year has in store, we hope that visits to the Aloha State are in your 2019! At the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Fireworks on Friday Night
Mahalo to Kyle Munnerley for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Kyle’s photo is from the Friday night fireworks show on Waikiki Beach. He enjoyed this show from his…
Mele Kalikimaka 2018
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas in Hawaii or anywhere else around the globe, we wish you a very blessed Christmas. Mele Kalikimaka from our ohana to yours!
Aloha Friday Photo: Balcony view with a sunset
Mahalo to Jeannine Geraets for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo on January 3, 2018 from her balcony at an Aston hotel in Waikiki. That’s…
What’s Christmas like in Hawaii? 2019 Edition
We always say that anytime is a good time to visit Hawaii, but some occasions can be more special than others — with the Christmas season being one of those…