Hanauma Bay implements reservation system
Sheila Beal A brand new reservation system has just been implemented for Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Honolulu on Oahu. This new online reservation system allows visitors to book a specific time…
Aloha Friday Photo: Pun in the sun :-)
Mahalo to Nikki Bushell for this super fun Aloha Friday Photo! Nikki’s shot inspired us to have some “pun in the sun” with some silly puns. Here’s what we’ve got:…
New entrance fees required at many Hawaii state parks effective April 19, 2021
In the last couple of years, fees to visit Hawaii state parks have gone up considerably. Many that used to be free for everyone to visit now have a fee…
Aloha Friday Photos: Lava Lava Sunset
Mahalo to Rainer Wittke for sharing this sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Rainer tells us this photo was taken near Lava Lava Beach Club on September 29,…
Can you take full-sized sunscreens in your carry-on luggage? TSA says NO
We were excited to see numerous reports that the USA’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revised their rules to allow full-sized sunscreen in carry-on luggage. Then, we became concerned when we…
Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Na Pali Coast Rainbow
Mahalo to Krista Marie for sharing this stunning shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is dazzling on its own, but with a vibrant rainbow on…
Aloha Friday Photo: Cactus in Hawaii
Mahalo to Jan Elle for sharing this colorful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It’s a little bit unusual to see cacti in Hawaii as they are not native…
This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond
Today is April Fool’s Day and normally we post a silly joke, but unfortunately, this post is no joke. As more travelers are coming to Hawaii, they’re discovering that rental…
Hawaii travel news: New Hawaii vacation satisfaction survey results; Maui mayor has harsh words for visitors + more
* The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) commissioned a second survey to gauge overall trip satisfaction under the new Safe Travels program. (You can review our coverage of the first survey…
Aloha Friday Photo: Akaka Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island
Mahalo to my cousin Jennifer Myers from Pennsylvania for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jennifer took this shot at Akaka Falls while on vacation with…
Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more
* We look forward to the day when masks are no longer required, but in the meantime, they still remain a point of contention. Perhaps it’s a slow news period,…
Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Maui Sunset Sky Shots
Mahalo to Michael McGill for sharing these amazing sunset sky shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The colors are amazing. Stunning photos! Right? Michael’s photos demonstrate that sometimes the…
