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Anytime is a great time to visit Hawaii and Halloween is no exception. It’s fun to celebrate the holiday’s festivities on a warm, tropical evening as the palm trees gently sway. If you’re visiting the islands with kids, one the easiest ways to celebrate is to take your kids to a shopping center that’s offering a special event. Children are ... Read More »
Mahalo to Robin Fowler for sharing this splashing Aloha Friday Photo with us. Robin didn’t mention where this photo was taken in Hawaii but our guess is that it’s at Halona Blowhole on Oahu. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
Why is it so easy to get a sunburn in the Hawaiian Islands? Hawaii is the state located closest to the equator where UV rays are most intense. That makes a good sunscreen one of the essential items you need on a Hawaii vacation. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, you should use a broad-spectrum, SPF 30 or higher sunscreen. Though ... Read More »
Mahalo to Jason Dove from Kitchener in Ontario, Canada for sharing this amazing sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The scene and the composition are fantastic. All we can say is, “Wow!” Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
* The humpback whales are back in Hawaii. The first sighting of the season was yesterday, October 8th, near Maui. Congratulations to Jil Long who is the winner of our annual arrival prediction contest. Though the thick of whale season begins in January, you might see some of the early arrivers if you’re visiting before then. Learn more about when ... Read More »
Mahalo to Eva Franke for sharing this pretty Aloha Friday Photo. She took this shot on her “best holiday ever” while visiting Kauai in 2017. With a Kauai beach scene like this, we can understand why she enjoyed the trip so much. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
Is the ocean temperature in Hawaii warm enough for swimming and ocean sports? Yes, it is! Even in the colder winter months? Yes, it is! How do Hawaii ocean temperatures compare month to month? Referencing data for Honolulu, Oahu from NOAA, ocean temperatures range from 76°F (24.4°C) to 81°F (27.2°C). The following chart shows Honolulu’s monthly water temperature average. ... Read More »
Mahalo to Anissa Capps for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo in February 2018 at the top of Lako overlooking Kona. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
* Hilton Hawaiian Village will be putting their suites on big discount for a limited time. The sale will be valid for stays from October 7, 2018 through March 31, 2019, reservations must be booked from October 1 through 8. One example of this deal is that you can book a junior suite in the Tapa Tower at the discounted ... Read More »
Mahalo to Toni McIntire from Tampa, Florida for sharing this nice photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Toni’s photo features the Duke Kahanamoku statue, which is one of those must-see sights of Waikiki Beach. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »