Aloha Friday Photo: Cactus in Hawaii
Sheila Beal 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…
Take me there Tuesday: Pristine Polihua Beach, Lana’i
If you like to get off the proverbial beaten path, then Lana’i’s Polihua Beach will suit your desires. You’re more likely to see a turtle or monk seal resting on…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sitting on the lanai and watching the world go by
Mahalo to Patricia Mabutas for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Patricia took this photo of Kamaole Beach from her lanai (patio) in Kihei while visiting Maui in April…
Stay safe on your Hawaii vacation by avoiding flash floods
In some terribly tragic news from Maui, two tourists died in flash floods. A third is missing and is presumed to have also died. What heartbreaking news! KHON2 published an…
Kauai receives approval to rejoin Hawaii’s Safe Travels program starting April 5
Governor Ige approved Kauai’s request to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program starting April 5, 2021. This change will allow travelers with a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test from a trusted…
Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala
Mahalo to Kimberly Kuman from South Elgin, Illinois for sharing this stunning sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This shot was taken at the summit of Haleakala on…
Kauai seeking to rejoin Hawaii’s Safe Travels program for incoming travelers
Yesterday, March 2, Kauai’s mayor, Derek Kawakami, announced that Kauai is seeking the governor’s approval to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program starting April 5, 2021. You can read the…
