– Costco Travel has a “Hot Buy” for a Maui vacation package which includes accommodations at the Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort and rental car. Many rooms at this resort have…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset sky from Haleakala
Mahalo to Margaret Whip from Scotland for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo in September of 2019. This was her second visit to Maui…
Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024
We curate the most comprehensive lists of the islands’ top cultural events so that you can try to find one that you can enjoy on your Hawaii vacation. These cultural…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kailua Sunset over the Pali
Mahalo to JW Green for this gorgeous Aloha Friday photo. He took this photo from Kailua on Oahu’s east side. I believe the Pali (cliffs) in the background are part…
Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation
One thing we always make time for on our Hawaii vacations is catching sunset. This time of day is so magical. In addition to the sun saying aloha for the…
Aloha Friday Photo: A scene from Kauai’s Na Pali Coast
Mahalo to Jeanette Kooman for this gorgeous Na Pali Coast photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Jeanette shared about her photo: “[T]his was our first trip in May 2018…
Aloha Friday Photo: Pahumoa (Pounders) Beach, Oahu
Mahalo to Shanna Carpentier for sharing this neat shot from Pahumoa Beach on Oahu for Aloha Friday Photos. Shanna’s photo gives us a lot to appreciate about this particular scene.…
Hawaii (Big) Island local and cultural food experiences for visitors
Make the most of your Big Island vacation experience by trying these local and cultural foods.
Aloha Friday Photo: What a fluke!
Mahalo to Linda Shipp for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo from Maui several years ago while on a whale watch. What a thrilling sight that must have…
Hawaii vacation news and deals: March 19, 2024
– We are pleased that two Lahaina restaurant businesses have recently re-opened after suffering through the aftermath of the August wildfires. These two businesses are: Mala Ocean Tavern Old Lahaina…
Aloha Friday Photos: Manana (Rabbit Island)
Mahalo to Staci Saxton from Maryland for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Staci’s shot shows Manana Island, which is a small islet on the east side of Oahu. You…
Maui’s local and cultural food experiences for first-time visitors
You’ll definitely want to dig into these delicious, local foods on your Maui vacation.
Aloha Friday Photo: “Sherwood Beach” Oahu
Mahalo to Darlene Czarcinski for this nice photo of “Sherwood Beach” on Oahu. “Sherwood Beach” (also known as “Sherwoods”) is at Hunananiho Beach Park which is in the Waimanalo area.…
What Hawaii hotel data tells us about most and least expensive times for a vacation
Which island is the least expensive for a Hawaii vaction? When is the least expensive time of year to visit Hawaii? Let’s take a look at what the data shows us.
Aloha Friday Photo: Marvelous Waimea Canyon, Kauai
Mahalo to Catherine Pope for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Catherine took this pretty photo in October 2019 when she and her husband were celebrating their wedding anniversary in Kauai’s…