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 »
In addition to the attractive detectives solving the weekly crime mystery, Hawaii is the shining star of the CBS hit TV series Hawaii Five-0. We may never know the influence the show has had on Hawaii tourism, but every Monday night, the show highlights Hawaii’s beauty — enticing viewers to visit. The vast majority of scenes are filmed on Oahu, ... Read More »
* USA Today has a nice article on how to save money in Hawaii. When you check it out, you’ll probably notice that we were quoted and referenced extensively. Yay! * Aston is offering deals for summer vacation, with rates starting at $99 per night. See more about those offers here. * You can save 10% when you book tickets ... Read More »
Getting to and staying in Hawaii can leave a dent in your wallet, but once you’re there, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy local culture. As we’ve visited Hawaii over the past decade, we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the quality and availability of free entertainment. We’ve enjoyed everything from free music performances from award-winning musical artists to ... Read More »
How would you caption this photo? We are at a loss for words. Wow, oh wow! The vibrant colors along with the rays of light beaming from the sun make this photo one we’d like to soak in for hours. Mahalo nui loa to Henry Aguilar of JHAmes808 Photography for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo via our Facebook community. Henry took this photo at ... Read More »
* TravelZoo has a pretty good deal for the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa at $259 per night. This deal includes partial ocean view accommodations plus daily breakfast buffet for two. See more about the details of this deal. * LivingSocial has a deal for a $17 (normally $36) for a Pearl Harbor and City Highlights Tour. The tour includes transportation ... Read More »
* Pleasant Holidays is offering some nice deals at Starwood properties across Hawaii. Their specials start at $585 per person and include roundtrip airfare, three nights accommodation plus a three-day convertible, mini-van, SUV or Jeep rental. Kids 17 and younger stay free. See more about this promotion here. * After several years of closure, the Volcano House at Hawaii Volcanoes National ... Read More »
We are excited to be able to offer one lucky reader a free, four-night stay at the beautiful Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk! This Hawaii stay giveaway, sponsored by Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk, includes: Four night stay in either a one or two-bedroom suite (depending on number of guests) for up to four guests. $100 in Beach Bucks for the winner ... Read More »
It’s that super duper awesome time of year when the humpback whales swim around their Hawaii playground. Having the opportunity to watch 40-ton whale leap out of the ocean to create a big splash is one of the many reasons that make winter a good time to visit Hawaii. Hawaii is a sanctuary for humpback whales. The shallow waters around ... Read More »
We continue our series on Hawaii honeymoons with a visit to Oahu. In this article, we feature Oahu as a honeymoon destination by highlighting the areas and attractions that make it romantic. What’s unique or special about Oahu? With the vast majority of Hawaii’s population residing on Oahu, the island has a much greater urban feel as compared to the ... Read More »
