Mahalo to Gregory Hanson for sharing this colorful Aloha Friday Photo with us. Gregory took this photo while visiting Maui in 2006. Looks like a perfect beach day ahead with…
Kauai helicopter tour companies, costs & reviews
Today, we’re starting a new series of posts with lists of the major helicopter providers on each Hawaiian island. First up is Kauai! Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hanauma Bay, Oahu
Mahalo to Chris Castro for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Chris’s photo is of the picturesque Hanauma Bay on Oahu. It’s a popular snorkeling spot, but we also…
Aloha Friday Photo: A view from Honoka’a
Mahalo to Lucas Boyd for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lucas tells us that this is a view from the bedroom window in his house in Honoka’a on Hawaii’s…
Hawaii vacation news & deals: June 26, 2018
* The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has been renovated, rebranded and renamed to the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. We stayed here a few years ago under the previous brand and loved…
Aloha Friday Photo: “A little piece of Heaven”
Mahalo to Ali Ridgwell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Ali took this Maui sunset shot while visiting the Fairmont Kea Lani in August 2017. She described this…
The best July 4th 2018 fireworks & events in Hawaii
How would you like to celebrate Independence Day with aloha? Hawaii will be offering amazing July 4th celebrations to do just that! Of course parades and grand fireworks shows will…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Shaka to the moon”
Mahalo to Josée Martin for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this neat shot while visiting Kepuhi Beach. She noticed that the tall coconut tree looks like it’s giving…
Bonus tips for choosing a Hawaii vacation condo or villa
We’ve written several articles with advice for renting a condo or villa in Hawaii. Some of those articles are: How to choose the best Hawaii hotel, condo or villa –…
Aloha Friday Photo: East Oahu Shoreline
Mahalo to Britne Terrell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Britne’s photo is is the rugged east Oahu shoreline. It’s a colorful landscape that is certainly worth admiring. Happy Aloha Friday!
What you need to know about the new volcanic eruptions in Hawaii
Your news and social media timelines might be flooded with images of the vigorous volcanic eruptions in Hawaii. These jaw-dropping scenes with fountains and rivers of lava are absolutely amazing.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel
Mahalo to Betty Brown for sharing this colorful sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Betty tells us about this great sunset view: I made this shot…
How long are inter-island flights in Hawaii?
Though the only way to travel between Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii (Big) Island is by air, the flights are brief. In fact, you’ll probably spend more time driving to…
Aloha Friday Photo: The USS Missouri Battleship Memorial
Mahalo to Shane Wernert for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Shane got this great capture of the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial in Pearl Harbor on Oahu. The Mighty…
Using Google Maps for vacations in Hawaii (and beyond)
Does anyone else remember the days when you had to study a map and write down directions? Then, if you traveled on your own, you’d have to try to read…