Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation
Sheila Beal 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…
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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.
Hawaii cultural festivals: January, February, March, April 2024
Discover a fantastic cultural festival to include in your Hawaii vacation.
Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! What’s happening in Hawaii for New Year’s Eve 2023/2024
As the final hours of 2023 fade into 2024, we want to wish you a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! That’s the Hawaiian way of saying Happy New Year. Hawaii really knows…
Hawaii travel news: New Year’s Eve guides released & more
– We have New Year’s Eve guides for three island that we released today. We know several readers have been awaiting them. We anticipate some additions to each of them…
Take me there Tuesday: Big Island Candies in Hilo
When you are exploring Hilo, a tasty stop to check out is Big Island Candies. This Hilo spot is the Big Island Candies’ flagship location. (See this link for a…
Hawaii’s 2023/2024 humpback whale season is underway!
The first humpback whale of the season was seen on October 9th off the southwest coast of Kauai! According to The Garden Island newspaper, two different tour boats reported seeing…
Take me there Tuesday: Painted Church in Captain Cook, Hawaii (Big) Island
A delightful little church to see while you’re exploring Hawaii (Big) Island is the Painted Church in Captain Cook. In contrast to the rather plain white, rectangular exterior, the interior…
Hawaii News: Lahaina Banyan Tree Showing Signs of Life + Volcano Eruption Stops
In this brief news round up we have some good news and some not-so-good news, depending on how you view it. Lahaina Banyan Tree Shows Signs of Life Lahaina’s 150-year-old…
Jaw-dropping photos from the latest Kilauea eruption
With thanks to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for providing these images, we wanted to share some incredible shots from the newest Kilauea eruption. This new eruption started on…
Hawaii travel news: New Volcano Eruption + West Maui Reopens October 8
New Kilauea Eruption in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Yesterday at approximately 3:15 p.m. Kilauea erupted again at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption is contained within Halema’uma’u Crater and is…
Hawaii cultural festivals and special events for September, October, November, December 2023
Hawaii’s cultural events and festivals are making a comeback for 2023 with several returning after a pandemic break. Checking out one of these festivals is a great way to get…
