Aloha Friday Photo: Kalama Beach Sunset
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Mona Lisa Galicia for sharing this gorgeous sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Mona Lisa took this photo in July from Kalama Beach in the Kihei…
Section of road to Hana closed for up to a month for repairs
Last night, Maui County announced a road closure past Kipahulu in East Maui. Their statement reads as follows: “Due to safety issues in the wake of recent rockfall, the County…
Why it’s even more important to plan ahead for your Hawaii vacation
In 2017, we wrote a helpful article listing the benefits of planning and booking activities before your Hawaii vacation. Well, that advice has certainly not gone out of date. In…
Aloha Friday Photo: Spectacular Aerial Views of Molokai Coasts
Mahalo to Karen Slimp for sharing these two gorgeous Molokai aerial shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Karen’s first shot shows a section of Molokai’s southeastern shore. Notice how…
Hawaii vacation news: May 3, 2023
– On May 1, 2023, the White House announced that the U.S. will end the requirement for non-U.S. citizens to show proof of vaccination to enter the country. The vaccine…
Aloha Friday Photo: The unusual landscape of Haleakala Crater
Mahalo to Tara Hutchinson for sharing this neat crater shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tara took this photo on Maui at the Haleakala volcanic crater that stands over…
What’s the difference between access to Hanauma Bay views and Hanauma beach?
From some comments we received yesterday regarding public access to views of Hanauma Bay, it seems that some do not understand the difference between access to the lookout views above…
Hanauma Bay lookouts are open for visitors to enjoy without a reservation
Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve is very, very picturesque. It’s also Oahu’s most sought-after snorkeling spot. To protect the bay, a reservation system was implemented in 2021. For more than a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Laupahoehoe Beach Park
Mahalo to Carina Petz for sharing this pretty Aloha Friday Photo with us. Carina took this photo on Hawaii’s Big Island at Laupahoehoe. It’s located on the Hamakua Coast between…
New reservation system to visit Iao Valley State Monument
As we mentioned yesterday, Iao Valley State Monument reopens on May 1, 2023 along with a new reservation system for out-of-state visitors. The reservation system is live now and officials…
Hawaii vacation news: April 17, 2023
* If you are visiting Maui from May 1st onwards, you should be aware of a new reservation system to visit the Iao Valley State Monument. At the time of…
Aloha Friday Photo: Aqua
Mahalo to Henrique Wiering for sharing this neat aerial shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Henrique tells us that this photo was taken on the east side of Oahu.…
