Hawaii in August: Weather, Packing, Events & More
Sheila Beal Explore the ultimate guide to a August vacation in Hawaii! Learn the basics (weather, what to pack, reservations, events, etc.) along with insider tips for an unforgettable beach getaway.
Aloha Friday Photo: Pastel sunset from Kona side
Mahalo to Neilani Hoefs for sharing this pretty sunset shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Neilani took this picture from the Kona side of Hawaii’s Big Island in 2021. Though some…
Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 23, 2025
This Hawaii vacation deals and news roundup includes news about construction work and closures at Waimea Canyon and Koke’e parks, a Waikiki hotel deal, news about Kilauea volcano, a Hawaii…
Aloha Friday Photo: Alau Island
Mahalo to Donna Harrison for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo taken during a visit in December 2023. Donna’s photo features Alau Island, a small, rugged island with coconut trees…
Aloha Friday Photo: Breathtaking Na Pali Coast Rainbow
Mahalo to Jennifer Walden for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Jennifer snapped this photo on an ocean tour of Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. If you look closely, you might…
Hawaii vacation news: July 9, 2025
* The 56-day advance reservation process for the shuttle boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor has been put on pause due to preservation work on the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Wailea Beach Resort Marriott
Mahalo to Shelly Robertson for sharing this nice sunset scene for Aloha Friday Photos. Shelly took this photo from Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott during her vacation in 2024. She…
Revision to Oahu 4th of July Guide
Please be advised that the Independence Day event at Schofield Barracks has been revised in the Oahu 4th of July guide. Original information indicated it is open to the public,…
Hawaii’s fantastic 4th of July fireworks and celebrations for 2025
The Hawaiian Islands will be decked in red, white and blue for a festive Independence Day. From patriotic parades to concerts to spectacular fireworks shows, you can find family-friendly celebrations…
Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful lagoon scene from the Polynesian Cultural Center
Mahalo to Bruce Leeroy for sharing this beautiful lagoon scene for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken from Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie on Oahu’s North Shore. We’ve been…
Six months of lava fountain eruption episodes at Kilauea Volcano
Today marks the six-month anniversary of the current dazzling eruption phase at Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. Since December 23, 2024, Kilauea has been erupting with lava fountains reaching…
Aloha Friday Photo: Gorgeous Hanalei View
Mahalo to Gina Altis for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo with us. Gina told us that she visited Kauai in October 2023 and stayed at Pali Ke Kua in…
