Aloha and welcome to Go Visit Hawaii where you’ll find hundreds of articles to help you make the most of your Hawaii vacation. You’ll find expert and unbiased advice from Sheila Beal–a seasoned Hawaii traveler who’s ready to help you stretch your Hawaii vacation budget. Whether you need advice on where to stay, what to do, or where to eat, you’ll find it all right here on Go Visit Hawaii.
Mahalo nui loa to Norm Strole of Raleigh, North Carolina for sending in three photos for our Aloha Friday Photo series. I’ve chosen these three photos today as they symbolize the humpback whale season — from first sighting to finish. This first photo shows the whale emerging from the ocean into a breach: From this next photo, you can see the ... Read More »
Before we jump into what prompted this post, let’s review some Hawaii water safety recommendations. Ocean/Beach Safety Never turn your back to the ocean. When you are swimming or simply standing or walking by the shoreline, you never know when a strong wave might sneak up on you. The waves could appear to be predictable for many minutes before a ... Read More »
Wow, how quickly a five-night visit passed! As I reflect back on the last week, I can hardly believe how much we did in such a short period of time, with thanks again to the Maui Visitors Bureau and their partners for hosting us. I want to give you a preview of posts to come with a brief summary of our ... Read More »
Mahalo to Myk Salonga Photography for sending this beautiful photo of a secluded waterfall in Oahu’s Kalihi Valley. When Myk posted this photo, he shared that he’s “so blessed to live in paradise!” Yes, indeed, he is! What a dreamy scene in a pristine tropical forest. I love the milky smooth photo effect that was used in this photo. You can ... Read More »
For our recent visit to Kauai, we wanted to experience a stay along the Coconut Coast near Kapaa. We booked a special deal with Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach that included ocean view room, jeep rental for the entire stay and $100 food and beverage credit for the rate of $240 per night. This selection turned out to be a great ... Read More »
