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Hawaii vacation news: rental car shortage continues, volcano on pause & Big Island drops second COVID test

Sheila Beal
June 1, 2021

– The Hawaii rental car shortage continues to be a problem. Hawaii Tourism Authority reports that many vehicles are already reserved at most major rental companies through August. See our…

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Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more

Sheila Beal
March 24, 2021

* 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,…

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Hawaii travel news: January 13, 2021

Sheila Beal
January 13, 2021

– Costco has some special vacation packages at the two Fairmont properties in Hawaii. We love these two luxury resorts. You can see our review of Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani…

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Hawaii volcano erupts after more than two-year pause!

Sheila Beal
December 21, 2020

Kilauea Volcano erupted at about 9:30pm Hawaii Time on Sunday, December 20th! The eruption occurred at Halema’uma’u Crater at the Kilauea summit inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. For more than…

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Holidays in Hawaii 2020

Sheila Beal
December 15, 2020

Hawaii is gearing up for the 2020 holiday season. Of course this season will be much more low-key due to COVID-19. Even so, the Hawaiian Islands will be a beautiful…

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Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 21, 2020

Sheila Beal
July 21, 2020

Wow, it’s been nearly five months, February 25th to be exact, since we wrote our last edition of Hawaii vacation news and deals. This ever-changing coronavirus era has been everyone’s…

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Take me there Tuesday: Pololu Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

Sheila Beal
March 10, 2020

As you drive around the edge of the Kohala volcanic mountain on Highway 270, you’ll pass through multiple climates and scenic terrain. The most spectacular view of this drive is…

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Hawaii vacation news & deals: February 25, 2020

Sheila Beal
February 25, 2020

– There’s great news out of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that Thurston Lava Tube is open! The trail and tube had been closed for nearly two years after the major…

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Hiking through the captivating Kona Cloud Forest

Sheila Beal
February 4, 2020

On the slopes of the Haulalai Volcano, you can find an amazing forest that almost seems to appear out of nowhere. On your way there, you may pass by fields…

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 21, 2020

Sheila Beal
February 25, 2020

Usually our news editions are filled with pleasant news. This edition is a mix of both good and bad news that we feel you should know. We’ll start with the…

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Hawaii cultural festivals and special events: January – April 2020

Sheila Beal
March 3, 2020

As you’re planning your Hawaii vacation itinerary, perhaps you can make plans to enjoy a festival. Culture and holidays inspire many Hawaii festivities throughout the year. Food, music, dance, art…

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Hawaii Christmas & New Year’s Eve Event & Dining Guides

Sheila Beal
December 14, 2020

Hawaii is all set for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays! It’s a magical time to be in Hawaii with festive decorations, special events and dazzling fireworks displays. We’ve been…

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Aloha Black Friday 2019: Great Hawaii travel deals & photo!

Sheila Beal
November 29, 2019

Mahalo to James Grenz from Hawaii Island who shared this peaceful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. — Okay, now, as promised earlier in the week, let’s talk about…

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: November 19, 2019

Sheila Beal
November 19, 2019

* Hawaiian Airlines and Outrigger Waikiki Resorts are teaming up for a Hawaii vacation package sweepstake. You can win enough HawaiianMiles for roundtrip tickets, a five-night stay at one of…

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Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Island’s Place of Refuge

Sheila Beal
November 5, 2019

If you are visiting the Island of Hawaii (aka, the Big Island) then a stop at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a must. There’s so much history, culture…

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Hawaii vacation news: rental car shortage continues, volcano on pause & Big Island drops second COVID test

Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more

Hawaii travel news: January 13, 2021

Hawaii volcano erupts after more than two-year pause!

Holidays in Hawaii 2020

Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 21, 2020

Take me there Tuesday: Pololu Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

Hawaii vacation news & deals: February 25, 2020

Hiking through the captivating Kona Cloud Forest

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 21, 2020

Hawaii cultural festivals and special events: January – April 2020

Hawaii Christmas & New Year’s Eve Event & Dining Guides

Aloha Black Friday 2019: Great Hawaii travel deals & photo!

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: November 19, 2019

Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Island’s Place of Refuge

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