Humpbacks are Back in Hawaii
Sheila Beal On October 20th, the StarAdvertiser reported the first humpback whale sighting of the season. Megan Haertling, spokeswoman for the Pacific Whale Foundation, said that Capt. Chris Howard, skipper of the…
Giveaway Alert: Celebrating 5,000 Comments
We’ve recently reached a milestone that makes me very happy. We’ve logged over 5,000 comments on Go Visit Hawaii! Woohoo! I love your comments. Your additional insights and questions add…
Update & Photos of Disney’s Hawaii Resort in Ko Olina, Oahu
While we were staying next door at the JW Marriott Ihilani in Ko Olina, we got a look at the new Disney resort that’s under construction. The Aulani, a Disney…
Veterans Day Event at Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor
If you need an immediate excuse to go visit Hawaii, then how about going there to celebrate and honor our veterans on Veterans Day this November 11th. If you’re going,…
A Saturday Smiler: Kermit Plays the Ukulele
Since today is a Saturday, let’s start it off with a smile from the talented Muppets. I hope you’ll enjoy this YouTube video of Kermit the Frog playing the ukulele…
Aloha Friday Photo: Blue Ribbon Winning Haleakala Sunrise
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo of a Haleakala sunrise comes to us from my dad, Dickie Jarrett. He won a blue ribbon with this photo in the Avery County Fair in…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: October 14, 2010
* Have you heard the phrase “Maui n? ka ‘oi”? It means “Maui is the best” and that’s the consensus of discerning Conde Nast Traveler readers. Maui scored the number…
Visit Polynesian Cultural Center’s Haunted Lagoon For A Spooky Fun Time
During the day, visitors to the Polynesian Cultural Center take pleasant canoe rides through Polynesian villages. As the canoes float along the smooth river, visitors hear the sounds of Tongan…
Just Back From 5 Days on Oahu
Andy was invited to speak at a conference in Honolulu, so we seized the opportunity to get back to Oahu. Our schedules and commitments at home only allowed us five…
Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Landing
Today’s Aloha Friday photo comes to us from Melanie Waldman who wrote a beautiful Ode To Maui last month. Looking at this photo of the Maui reminds me of the…
Pancakes in Paradise – Breakfast at Waikiki’s Eggs n Things
We finally got to try Eggs ‘n Things in Waikiki yesterday. After hearing many of our local friends rave over their pancakes, we were anxious to try them. After yesterday’s…
Poipu Beach Zen Time
Since it’s Monday, let’s kick of this week with some low stress Poipu Beach zen time. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this view of the waves lapping along shore…
