* Outrigger is hosting a sweepstakes with a grand prize of five-nights accommodation at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort (see our review), roundtrip airfare for two, two VIP tickets to Blue…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: February 2, 2016
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Aloha Friday Photo: Picturesque Polo Beach
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Sonia Olsvik for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Sonia took this photo from Polo Beach in Wailea, Maui. What a pretty shot with…
Amazing whale watching with Maui Sailing Canoe
We’ve just returned from another great trip to Maui and we’re still in awe of the amazing whale watching experience we had with Maui Sailing Canoe. From Polo Beach in…
Aloha Friday Photo: Mokulua Sunrise
Mahalo to Kent Hall for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Kent’s photo is of sunrise between the Mokulua islands on the east side of Oahu. Happy…
Snorkeling Honolua Bay with Teralani
I had read that Honolua Bay is a great snorkeling site, but it wasn’t until my most recent trip to Maui that I got to experience it. Is it a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Powerful Makaha Beach Shorebreak
Mahalo to Edward Michaels for sharing this amazing photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. He took this photo on January 4th at Makaha Beach Park on West Oahu. Wow!…
Kohala Coast snorkel sail with Kohala Sail & Sea
We love getting out on the ocean in Hawaii and when it involves sailing, it’s even more special. When we discovered the new kids on the block, Kohala Sail and Sea,…
Aloha Friday Photo: King Kong’s Profile on Kauai’s Kalalea Mountain
Mahalo to Laura and Marco, who are wonderful, longtime subscribers and Aloha Friday Photo contributors from Italy, for sending these excellent Kauai photos and story. Here’s the story they shared…
Timeless Luxury at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
When we stepped into the lobby of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, we immediately sensed the history of this elegant, fifty-year old resort. There’s something about it that’s both nostalgic…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: January 4, 2016
Aloha and Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! * Hawaiian Airlines has started 2016 with a nice fare sale with roundtrip fares from the mainland to Hawaii starting at $318 roundtrip. For this…
Aloha Friday Photo: Wonderful Winter Sunset
Mahalo to KaRyle for sharing this wonderful winter sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photo. KaRyle took this photo at Alekoko, which is also more commonly known as the…
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hawaii
Hawaii sure knows how to host celebrations and this New Year’s Eve is no exception! All across the major Hawaiian Islands, you can find fireworks shows, special holiday menus, music,…
2016 Lana’i Desk Calendar Giveaway
We have three 2016 Lana’i desk calendars to giveaway. Each month features a beautiful painting by esteemed Lana’i artist Mike Carroll. To enter to win one of these calendars, simply…
We wish you a very Mele Kalikimaka!
We wish you and yours a very Mele Kalikimaka, which is the Hawaiian way to say Merry Christmas!
Hapuna Beach Prince/Westin Hotel – Kohala Coast luxury for less
2019 Update: Here’s our updated review of the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. 2018 Update: This resort has undergone a major renovation with newly designed rooms and the addition of an…
