Is July a good month for a Hawaii vacation?
Sheila Beal We continue our month by month examination all the important criteria – such as costs, weather, crowds and special events – to evaluate when is the best time for you…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset with an audience
Mahalo to Tony Bartlett for sending this Waikiki sunset photo to us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. I really like Tony’s unique composition of this shot, that not only…
Celebrating July 4th in Hawaii
We always say that Hawaii knows how to celebrate a holiday and this fourth of July will be no exception. Independence Day celebrations in Hawaii include patriotic parades and…
Hawaii Island (Big Island) July 4th Fireworks & Events 2014
**** For July 4th 2016, click this link —> Big Island Fireworks & July 4th Events **** —- The follow information is from 2014 for informational purposes only. For 2016, click…
Kauai July 4th fireworks and celebration 2014
For updates, click this link —> Kauai July 4th — Kauai’s biggest July 4th celebration and fireworks show is all set for the 25th Annual Concert in the Sky. By…
Maui July 4th Fireworks & Events 2014
*** UPDATE: click this link for 2016 Maui July 4th Fireworks & Events *** —- The following information is from July 4th 2014 for reference purposes only. For the 2015…
July 4th Fireworks & Events near Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu 2014
2018 Update: see the most current edition of Oahu July 4th. Click this link for the 2018 update. —- The following list is from 2014 for reference purposes only. For…
Swimming with Honu (Hawaiian Sea Turtles)
While snorkeling along the Kohala Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island, we encountered many honu — so many that it was almost hard not to see them along the shore or…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Hanalei Canyon”
Mahalo to Jeffrey Murray Photography for supplying this amazing photo for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Jeffrey’s photo from Kauai’s north shore is stunning. What a gorgeous capture with the…
In honor and memory of Mr. Buzzy Sproat
We were very sad to hear the news of the passing of Mr. Buzzy Sproat. It was this time last year that I had the honor of meeting him on…
Suggestions for what to wear in Hawaii on vacation – female edition (with photos)
Packing for Hawaii is really quite simple. Your comfortable, casual wear will fit in well with Hawaii’s relaxed-island vibe. With Hawaii’s tropical weather, comfort is key. When choosing your clothing for…
Photo: A morning hike to remember
The age-old saying is that the early bird catches the worm. On this particular occasion, the early hikers enjoy the empty Thurston Lava Tube Trail without another soul in sight.…
