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Mahalo to Lisa Seyfried of Nelson, British Columbia for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Lisa’s photo captures the heart-shaped hole in the lava cliff. This heart rock is located on the northwest side of Maui near the Nakalele Blowhole. If you go here, please use caution on the trail and keep a very safe distance from the blowhole. Happy Aloha ... Read More »
On our last visit to Oahu, we decided to put together a video that would show you a side of Hawaii you may not yet have seen: from the air! We used our GoPro and DJI Mavic Drone to put together an aerial tour of Oahu in stunning 4K ultra-HD! In addition to the drone footage, we also climbed aboard ... Read More »
Mahalo to Codi Rothgarn for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo with us. Codi took this shot in February 2018 from the Drums of the Pacific Luau on Maui. It appears that this beautiful scene may have been stealing the show at this moment. If you are planning to go to a luau on your Hawaii vacation, you might find our ... Read More »
Historic Hanapepe is a charming town the southwest side of Kauai. You’ll likely pass through it on Highway 50 on your way to and from Waimea Canyon. (See this Google Map with Hanapepe identified.) Though small, Hanapepe does have a few attractions making a stop here worthwhile. One of Hanapepe’s most famous landmarks is their historic swinging bridge that connects the ... Read More »
Mahalo to Rebecca Moore for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Rebecca’s photo was taken near the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which is the widest stretch of sandy beach in Waikiki. That’s why we titled this one Sandy Stretch. Based on the lighting, this photo appears to have been snapped around sunset. The final rays of the day are painting the clouds ... Read More »
The North Shore of Oahu is one of our favorite spots on the island. The beautiful beaches and laidback vibe are so welcoming. Haleiwa is the biggest town on the North Shore. As you make your Oahu vacation plans, it’s worth spending some time in Historic Haleiwa for shopping, dining and enjoying a shave ice. Of course, Haleiwa Beach Park is ... Read More »
Mahalo to Anita Barton for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Anita took this panoramic shot of Kahului while visiting Maui. She noted that she wishes she was there again. We do too, Anita. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
We had a superb tour of Waipio Valley with Waipio Valley Shuttle in October. Everyone in our group of six loved it. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s far more than just a shuttle service. It’s a fully-guided tour. We met our engaging tour guide and loaded in to the open-window, four-wheel drive van up top at Waipio Valley Artworks. ... Read More »
Mahalo to Janielle Linder of Lake Stevens, Washington for sharing this cute photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Stitch is the rambunctious character from the from Lilo and Stitch — an animated Disney movie based in Hawaii. In Janielle’s photo, beautiful Akaka Falls on Hawaii (Big) Island is in the background. Stitch sure looks pleased to be there. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
Oahu is beautiful to see from ground level, but viewing it from the air adds a whole new level of fascination. We gained a new appreciation for the island as we soared above with Magnum Helicopters. On our way to our helicopter tour, we were absolutely giddy with excitement. Of course a helicopter tour is exciting enough, but we were ... Read More »