Aloha Friday Photo: After a West Maui Sunset
Sheila Beal Mahalo to David Tompkins for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo, captured from West Maui during his visit in May 2016. The way the post-sunset glow is perfectly framed by…
Oahu luau options updated
As you plan your Oahu vacation, we recommend you include a luau. It’s a great way to learn about the Polynesian cultures and sample local-style foods. It’s a delicious and…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waimea Canyon Lookout Re-opened
Mahalo to Dorothy Sinclair for sharing this colorful Aloha Friday Photo. Dorothy took this photo from Kauai’s Waimea Canyon Lookout. After more than a month-long closure due to Hurricane Lowell,…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hokule’a
Mahalo to Malena for sharing this unique Aloha Friday Photo. Malena’s shot shows the Hokule’a, which is a modern re-creation of a double-hulled voyaging canoe. It’s fashioned in the same…
Update to our Mauna Kea Stargazing guide
I originally published Driving up Mauna Kea for stargazing in 2012. Though I’ve made some updates over the years, I’ve updated and significantly enhanced the article. It includes updated information…
Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Ke’e Beach + Good news
Today, I am re-featuring a beautiful Aloha Friday photo of Ke’e Beach from Ha’ena State Park that I originally posted four years ago. The reason I wanted to highlight this…
Aloha Friday Photo: West Maui palm tree
Mahalo to Heather Armour for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She described it as “Perfect shot of the palm growing up.” Heather told us she took this shot from west…
Aloha Friday Photo: Bidding a fond aloha to Holei Sea Arch
Sometime between September 23 and 27, Holei Sea Arch collapsed into the ocean as confirmed by Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The 90-foot arch was always a marvelous sight to see…
Fresh, new guides for October, November, and December Hawaii vacations
As time marches on at a brisk pace, we find ourselves at the last quarter of 2026. If you are planning or considering a vacation to the Hawaiian Island for…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunrise by Alau Island
Mahalo to Dotty Clark for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. This shot was taken on the morning of Dotty’s 44th wedding anniversary. Wow, what a way to start an…
Kauai Mayor says visitors are welcome to Kauai
In the immediate days following Hurricane Lowell, power was out for approximately 90% of the island, some roads were impassable, some hotels were flooded, etc. Residents and businesses were cleaning…
Aloha Friday Photo: Peeking Through
Mahalo to Angie Palmer for sharing this neat beachside Aloha Friday Photo. I like the way she composed this shot peeking through what appears to be the leave of a…
