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What you need to know for a Hawaii vacation in September 2025

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 28, 2025
The month of September is considered a shoulder season for Hawaii travel. The summer crowds are gone and the airfare and hotel rates are a bit lower. It’s really a…
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Hawaii in August: Weather, Packing, Events & More

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 16, 2025
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.
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Hawaii vacation news: July 9, 2025

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 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…
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Hawaii’s fantastic 4th of July fireworks and celebrations for 2025

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 1, 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…
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Six months of lava fountain eruption episodes at Kilauea Volcano

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 23, 2025
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…
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Top things you need to know for a July vacation to the Hawaiian Islands

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 1, 2025
Discover the ultimate guide to your July vacation in Hawaii! Learn the basics (weather, what to pack, reservations, etc.) along with insider tips for an unforgettable tropical getaway.
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What you need to know for a June vacation in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 14, 2025
With warm tropical weather and plenty of adventures, the month of June makes an excellent time to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Here’s everything you need to know to make the…
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Take advantage of these two deals to enjoy big Hawaii vacation savings

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 20, 2025
There are a couple of excellent Hawaii travel deals to consider, but they need to be booked quickly to take advantage of them. With these two deals combined, a dream…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kilauea Fountain Eruption

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 16, 2025
Mahalo to Erin Markson for sharing this stunning Aloha Friday Photo. Erin captured this photo on May 6th during Kilauea’s 20th episode of this on-again-off-again eruption phase. The first episode…
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What you need to know for a Hawaii vacation in the month of May

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 17, 2025
May is our very favorite month for a Hawaii vacation. The weather tends to be great and the crowds and costs are down. Ocean conditions tend to be calmer compared…
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What you need to know for an amazing Hawaii vacation in April

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 2, 2025
Discover the best of Hawaii in April! Enjoy the weather while exploring cultural festivals and the amazing scenery. Plus, learn essential packing tips for an unforgettable trip.
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Kilauea erupting at Halema’uma’u Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 31, 2024
Following elevated earthquake activity, Kilauea began erupting at about 2:30 a.m. This new eruption is happening at Halema’uma’u crater, which is located at the summit of Kilauea inside of Hawaii…
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