Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for April 4th
Sheila Beal Happy Aloha Friday! I received notification that the Hawaii Superferry will resume daily sailings between Oahu and Maui starting April 7th. The ferry was scheduled to stay in dry dock…
Vacation Photo Advice from Oahu Photographer Joe Philipson
Don’t we all want to bring home a few postcard quality photos from our Hawaii vacation? I treasure the photos that triggers my memory of the special places I’ve seen.…
16th Annual World Fireknife Competition at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center will be hosting the 16th World Fireknife Competition and Samoan Cultural Arts Festival from May 14th though 17th. If you are going to be on Oahu…
Hawaii Vacations News Roundup for April 3rd
There’s a real mixed bag of news today with some good and bad. Another airline with Hawaii ties is biting the dust, unfortunately. ATA Airlines is discontinuing all operations. ATA…
Fresh Shrimp from an Oahu North Shore Shrimp Truck
If you are looking for a unique alfresco dining spot on Oahu, then look no further than the shrimp trucks of Oahu’s North Shore. You’ll find several colorful shrimp trucks…
The Hawaiian Nose Flute Origins Explained
The Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu really does a great job introducing you to the Polynesian music. The center has created a village representing each major grouping of islands. The…
Advice for Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing Tours – An Excellent Big Island Activity
Stargazing on Mauna Kea was very high on my list of things I wanted to do on my recent Big Island vacation. The experience is unique. Where else in the…
Ben & Jerry’s to Test New Hawaii Inspired Flavor – Pineapple and Poi
Starting today, a few test markets will be able to have a taste of Hawaii in a new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. After holding a company strategy meeting…
Go Visit Hawaii is One Year Old
Wow! What a great year it’s been here at Go Visit Hawaii! I’ve gotten to go to Hawaii every day, even if it’s only been via this blog. A year…
Aloha Airlines Alert – Airline Closing Operations This Week!
Aloha Airlines is ceasing operations beginning March 31st. for more information about the closure and timeline, see these articles: First News on Aloha’s Closure Frequently asked questions about Aloha Airline’s…
Dear Dollar Rent A Car – Please Clean and Fumigate Your Cars
Dear Dollar Rent A Car, The Dodge Caliber you rented to us from KOA (Kona Airport) was dirty and roach infested. The car hadn’t been cleaned in who knows how…
Halemaumau Crater Web Cam
As mentioned in an earlier news roundup, the Halema’uma’u Crater recently exploded again for the first time since 1924. It is now spewing out a plume of ash. (This crater…
