Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaiian tradition of blowing the pu
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Danielle Bauler for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo that she took from Maui. The young man in this photo is blowing a pu, which is also known…
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September 2024 Vacation in Hawaii: Weather, Events and Blooming Flowers
If you’re planning a vacation to the Hawaiian Islands in September, here’s what you need to know about the weather, special events and much more!
Aloha Friday Photo: King Kamehameha I Statue at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui
Mahalo to Lillian Martin for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lillian lives in Santa Cruz, California now, but she is originally from Honolulu. This statue in the photo is…
Newborn Hawaiian monk seal prompts reminders to give marine wildlife space
Last week, Hawaiian monk seal, Kaiwi, gave birth to a male pup on Kaimana Beach in Waikiki. This newborn is her sixth pup and the third that she’s delivered on…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 25, 2024
– Costco Travel has a “Hot Buy” for a Maui vacation package which includes accommodations at the Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort and rental car. Many rooms at this resort have…
Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024
We curate the most comprehensive lists of the islands’ top cultural events so that you can try to find one that you can enjoy on your Hawaii vacation. These cultural…
Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation
One thing we always make time for on our Hawaii vacations is catching sunset. This time of day is so magical. In addition to the sun saying aloha for the…
Hawaii (Big) Island local and cultural food experiences for visitors
Make the most of your Big Island vacation experience by trying these local and cultural foods.
Local and cultural food experiences for first-time visitors to Oahu
We’ve sampled all of Oahu’s tasty onolicious treats and here are our food picks every Hawaii visitor should try.
Food experiences for the first-time Kauai vacation
We’ve “tasted” our way around the island of Kauai to identify all the best foods every Kauai visitor should try.
Take me there Tuesday: Liliha Bakery for Coco Puffs
A Coco Puff is the best bakery treat that every tourist should try when visiting Oahu
Experience authentic Hawaiian culture at the Kilohana Hula Show in Waikiki
UPDATE: Effective September 2, 2024, the show will temporally relocate to the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound. Shows will continue to start at 9:30 a.m., but will be presented on Mondays,…
Hawaii cultural festivals: January, February, March, April 2024
Discover a fantastic cultural festival to include in your Hawaii vacation.
What’s the Christmas holiday season like in Hawaii? How is it different?
The holiday season is a special time to be in Hawaii. Of course, the weather and ocean is warm enough for swimming. Tropical flowers are in bloom. On top of…
Aloha Friday Photo: Pearl Harbor Icons
Mahalo to Ashley Frazier for sharing this excellent shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ashley took this photo while visiting Oahu in November 2018. In this great capture, you…
