July 4th Fireworks & Events near Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu 2014
Sheila Beal 2018 Update: see the most current edition of Oahu July 4th. Click this link for the 2018 update. —- The following list is from 2014 for reference purposes only. For…
Swimming with Honu (Hawaiian Sea Turtles)
While snorkeling along the Kohala Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island, we encountered many honu — so many that it was almost hard not to see them along the shore or…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Hanalei Canyon”
Mahalo to Jeffrey Murray Photography for supplying this amazing photo for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Jeffrey’s photo from Kauai’s north shore is stunning. What a gorgeous capture with the…
In honor and memory of Mr. Buzzy Sproat
We were very sad to hear the news of the passing of Mr. Buzzy Sproat. It was this time last year that I had the honor of meeting him on…
Suggestions for what to wear in Hawaii on vacation – female edition (with photos)
Packing for Hawaii is really quite simple. Your comfortable, casual wear will fit in well with Hawaii’s relaxed-island vibe. With Hawaii’s tropical weather, comfort is key. When choosing your clothing for…
Photo: A morning hike to remember
The age-old saying is that the early bird catches the worm. On this particular occasion, the early hikers enjoy the empty Thurston Lava Tube Trail without another soul in sight.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kapahulu Pier Breakwater
Mahalo to Gray Cargill, a blogger pal who writes Solo Friendly — a blog for solo travelers, for sharing this mesmerizing shot with us. Gray traveled to Honolulu from Burlington,…
Happy King Kamehameha Day!
King Kamehameha Day is celebrated as a statewide holiday throughout the Hawaiian Islands on June 11th. This revered king was the first to unite the islands of Hawaii in the late…
Infographic: Hawaii Hotel Trends
2019 Update: we’ve analyzed fresher data that has become available. You can review that in detail on our page: Hawaii Visitor Data Report: Visitor Numbers, Hotel Rates, Visitor Spending. The…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Silhouettes
Mahalo to Lisa Randolph for sharing this beautiful sunset photo with us. Lisa took this shot while visiting Honolulu for her brother’s wedding in August of 2013. We love this…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: June 3, 2014
* Travelzoo has a great deal for a getaway at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. The deal starts at $599 for a three-night stay, which works out…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Bay Day
Mahalo to Robin Kramer for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday. Robin took this photo in February. While most of us in North America were shivering in…
