Hawaii festivals and special events: January – April 2019
Sheila Beal There are many excellent cultural events to discover in Hawaii throughout the year. For this article, we’ll be focusing on the festivals happening between now and April. Many of the…
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What’s Christmas like in Hawaii? 2019 Edition
We always say that anytime is a good time to visit Hawaii, but some occasions can be more special than others — with the Christmas season being one of those…
Hawaii cultural festivals & special events: September – December 2018
With fall airfare to Hawaii being on sale, it’s the perfect time to plan to a getaway and perhaps experience one of the Aloha State’s cultural festivals. We’ll list what’s…
Christmas decorations in Hawaii
Christmas decorations in Hawaii blend aloha and tropical themes with traditional favorites. They’re really special to see and enjoy when you visit Hawaii in December. From our visits to Hawaii…
Hawaii cultural festivals & special events September – December 2017
If you are looking for a reason to go to Hawaii at the end of 2017, perhaps a special festival is the only excuse you need. You’ll find excellent food,…
Hawaii festivals and special events May – August 2017
Are you headed to the Hawaiian Islands in the coming months? Or, are you looking for inspiration to go? Perhaps one of the following special events will strike your fancy.…
The Hawaiian way to wish a “Happy Valentine’s Day”
Hau’oli La Aloha — that’s the Hawaiian way to wish a Happy Valentine’s Day. The literal translation is Happy Day [of] Love. Learn more about this phrase and how to pronounce…
Hawaiian-style Christmas trees and decorations photos
Hawaii gets all decked out for the Christmas holiday. Though you’ll see some of the same decorations that we have on the mainland, like Santa ornaments, you’ll also see lots…
Infographic to understand Hawaiian hula dancing
Hawaiian hula dancing is very captivating, though it can be a bit mysterious. The following infographic provides some interesting insights to help us understand hula dancing. Infographic produced by Fairmont Hotels…
Aloha Monday Photo: A Day of Remembrance
We normally share readers photos on Fridays, but today we’re sharing a special photo for this day of Pearl Harbor Remembrance. Mahalo to Matt McGee for sharing this photo of an…
Tiki Box Review
It seems that sample boxes are becoming super popular these days with more start ups offering sample boxes for niche interests. Well, as you’ve probably guessed, there are sample boxes…
Happy King Kamehameha Day!
King Kamehameha Day is celebrated as a statewide holiday throughout the Hawaiian Islands on June 11th. This revered king was the first to unite the islands of Hawaii in the late…
