First Hawaii humpback whale sighting for 2019/2020 season!
Sheila Beal The first humpback whale of the new season was seen on October 1, 2019 off the coast of Kauai. This news is no fluke. (Pun intended.) Per the Star Advertiser,…
Hawaii hotels with the best/”safest” beaches for swimming
Back when we were planning our very first trips to Hawaii — before we even dreamed of starting Go Visit Hawaii — we assumed that every beach in Hawaii was…
Aloha Friday Photo: Opaeka’a Falls, Kauai
Mahalo to Carol Zilic of Illinois for sharing this pretty Opaeka’a Falls shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Opaeka’a Falls is part of the lush Wailua River Valley on…
Take me there Tuesday: Pu’upehe (Sweetheart Rock)
The most iconic view of the island of Lana’i is of Pu’upehe, which is also known as Sweetheart Rock. It’s an amazing place that always sparks wonder. To see Pu’upehe,…
Aloha Friday Photo: Colorful Kaanapali Maui Sunset
Mahalo to Angie Grabko for sharing this stunning sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Angie took this shot near the Hyatt Regency on Kaanapali Beach. Wow, the colors…
When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?
Let me preface this article by saying, I’d go to Hawaii at any day of the year. With consistent summer-like weather, the Hawaiian Islands are always beautiful. Always. Are some…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai South Shore
Mahalo to Sandy Weber Hanika for sharing this nice shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She tells us that this scene is from the south shore of Kauai. Isn’t…
Dos and don’ts for Hawaii visitors
The Hawaii Tourism Authority created a series of nice videos aimed at helping visitors understand the dos and don’ts of cultural etiquette plus caring for the land and ocean. The…
Aloha Friday Photo: Swimming Honu Near Maui
Mahalo to Codi Rothgarn for sharing this excellent honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Codi took this photo while visiting Maui in February 2018.…
Hawaii vacation news: September 4, 2019
* On September 1st, the USS Arizona Memorial re-opened! It had been closed for more than a year due to dock repairs. * Southwest Airlines is adding more routes to…
Aloha Friday Photo: Manini’owali Beach
Mahalo to Natalie Johnson for sharing this beach scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Natalie took this photo at Manini’owali Beach in July during her vacation on Hawaii, the…
Go Visit Hawaii’s 10th annual contest to predict the season’s first humpback whale sighting
Though Hawaii’s exciting humpback whale season doesn’t “officially” start until December/January, some whales start their visit sooner. I’m convinced that some whales don’t have calendars. 😉 It’s quite possible that…
