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.
Local and cultural food experiences for first-time visitors to Oahu
We’ve sampled all of Oahu’s tasty onolicious treats and here are our food picks every Hawaii visitor should try.
Food experiences for the first-time Kauai vacation
We’ve “tasted” our way around the island of Kauai to identify all the best foods every Kauai visitor should try.
Take me there Tuesday: Liliha Bakery for Coco Puffs
A Coco Puff is the best bakery treat that every tourist should try when visiting Oahu
Experience authentic Hawaiian culture at the Kilohana Hula Show in Waikiki
UPDATE: Effective September 2, 2024, the show will temporally relocate to the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound. Shows will continue to start at 9:30 a.m., but will be presented on Mondays,…
Hawaii cultural festivals: January, February, March, April 2024
Discover a fantastic cultural festival to include in your Hawaii vacation.
What’s the Christmas holiday season like in Hawaii? How is it different?
The holiday season is a special time to be in Hawaii. Of course, the weather and ocean is warm enough for swimming. Tropical flowers are in bloom. On top of…
Aloha Friday Photo: Pearl Harbor Icons
Mahalo to Ashley Frazier for sharing this excellent shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ashley took this photo while visiting Oahu in November 2018. In this great capture, you…
Hawaii travel news: Remembering Pearl Harbor + Maui Christmas Guide
Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It was 82 years ago that this fateful attack happened. If you have ever visited Pearl Harbor and watched the short film that…
Aloha Friday Photo: Nene in Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge
Mahalo to Dr. Rick Wishart from Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada for sharing these wonderful Aloha Friday Photos. Rick and his wife Katherine visited Kauai, Oahu and Maui earlier this year.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Reflecting at Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, Maui
Mahalo to Mae for sending this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Mae shared with us, “This photo was taken at The Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in…
