Take me there Tuesday: Pololu Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island
Sheila Beal 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
– 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…
Hiking through the captivating Kona Cloud Forest
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…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 21, 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…
Hawaii cultural festivals and special events: January – April 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…
Hawaii Christmas & New Year’s Eve Event & Dining Guides
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…
Aloha Black Friday 2019: Great Hawaii travel deals & photo!
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…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: 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…
Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Island’s Place of Refuge
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…
Updated review and photos of Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Since our original stay at Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel on the beautiful Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, the resort as been renovated and rebranded as Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.…
Hawaii vacation news and deals: October 15, 2019
* Looking for a great place to dine on Oahu? The Pacific Business Journal curated a list of the top 50 Oahu restaurants according to TripAdvisor reviews. This list has…
Hawaii cultural festivals & special events: September – December 2019
If you’re contemplating a late 2019 trip to Hawaii, perhaps one of the upcoming festivals will be the deciding factor. Fall is a great time to visit Hawaii and catching…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: July 9, 2019
* Hawaii Entertainment coupon books are on sale for $8 including shipping. It’s about this time of year that the physical books sell out. In fact, I saw a note…
Independence Day in Hawaii
Independence Day is celebrated widely across America’s 50th state, Hawaii. You’ll find parades, games, a rodeo and of course big fireworks shows on all four of the major islands. Here…
Hawaii vacation news & deals: May 21, 2019
* If you’re going to Oahu this weekend, check out our Memorial Day Weekend Guide for Oahu. * Southwest Airlines announced they’ll be adding inter-island flights to Hilo, but haven’t…