Mahalo to Chris Castro for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Chris’s photo is of the picturesque Hanauma Bay on Oahu. It’s a popular snorkeling spot, but we also love simply being on the beach here taking in the beautiful surroundings. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
Mahalo to Lucas Boyd for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lucas tells us that this is a view from the bedroom window in his house in Honoka’a on Hawaii’s Big Island. Isn’t this a view worth waking up to see!? Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
* The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has been renovated, rebranded and renamed to the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. We stayed here a few years ago under the previous brand and loved it. It has one of the best beach locations in all of Hawaii Island. Among the many renovations, the most notable ones that visitors will appreciate is that the rooms ... Read More »
Mahalo to Ali Ridgwell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Ali took this Maui sunset shot while visiting the Fairmont Kea Lani in August 2017. She described this shot as “a little piece of Heaven.” Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
How would you like to celebrate Independence Day with aloha? Hawaii will be offering amazing July 4th celebrations to do just that! Of course parades and grand fireworks shows will dazzle visitors and locals alike. On top of that, you’ll also discover events that are truly unique to Hawaii. A few of those are: Turtle Independence Day at Mauna Lani ... Read More »
Mahalo to Josée Martin for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this neat shot while visiting Kepuhi Beach. She noticed that the tall coconut tree looks like it’s giving a shaka to the moon. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
We’ve written several articles with advice for renting a condo or villa in Hawaii. Some of those articles are: How to choose the best Hawaii hotel, condo or villa – with tips on reading reviews, knowing resort fees, understanding parking options and fees, etc. A comparison of renting a condo versus staying in a hotel. List of Hawaii condo areas ... Read More »
Mahalo to Britne Terrell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Britne’s photo is is the rugged east Oahu shoreline. It’s a colorful landscape that is certainly worth admiring. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
Your news and social media timelines might be flooded with images of the vigorous volcanic eruptions in Hawaii. These jaw-dropping scenes with fountains and rivers of lava are absolutely amazing. Those scenes along with potential misunderstanding have led to some people canceling Hawaii vacations. Per this Pacific Business News article, Hawaiian Airlines reports a decline in sales. The executive director ... Read More »
Mahalo to Betty Brown for sharing this colorful sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Betty tells us about this great sunset view: I made this shot from our lanai at the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel on Feb 23, 2017. It was just before the hula show on Waikiki Beach. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
