A Brief History of Father Damien and the Kalaupapa Settlement In Hawaii
Sheila Beal Father Damien de Veuster was a priest who unselfishly served in Hawaii in the 1800’s. He was born in Belgium but came to Hawaii as a missionary in his 20’s.…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for February 4th
Today’s news starts with a carnival atmosphere and finishes with some amazing videos about the lava flow on the Big Island. Evelyn at Homespun Honolulu has issued the sixth edition…
Hawaii’s Hapuu Ferns
OK, I know what you’re thinking, “What’s the big deal about a fern?” I’ll tell you what the big deal is. These ferns are giants! These ferns are massive in…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for February 1st
Today’s news brings us coral and snow. Yes, that’s right, snow! Could sunscreen be killing coral? Gosh, I hope not. According to the National Geographic News, a study says that…
Happy Aloha Friday – Valley Isle Edition
It’s time to say happy aloha Friday, again! Today’s edition focuses on Maui and its nickname, “the valley isle”. The following photo taken from a catamaran off the West coast…
Kihei – Maui’s best kept secret for budget/affordable accommodations
Everyone hears of Maui’s famous resort areas of Lahaina, Kaanapali and Wailea. On the other hand, Kihei is lesser known for swank hotels, but is a budget traveler’s dream. Kihei…
Why Staying in a Condo on a Hawaii Vacation is a Savvy Choice
In case you don’t already know, I’m a big fan of staying in condos on my vacations to Hawaii. Sure, staying at a four or five-star hotel is a treat,…
2008 Chinese New Year Events on Oahu
Are you ready to celebrate the new Chinese New Year, the year of the brown rat? If you’re on Oahu, you’ll find exciting ways to celebrate it Here’s a couple…
Aloha Social Media Summit – March 18th & 19th
If you own a business with an online presence and you’d like to learn how social media can help your business, then consider participating in the Aloha Social Media Summit…
A New Go Visit Hawaii Reader Reward Contest
Yay! It’s time for a new reader reward contest. The entry requirements are simple. All you have to do is be a free subscriber via RSS or e-mail then watch…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for January 28th
I love this article on why Hawaii is the best place in the world for stargazing. I’ve been amazed at the number of stars and shooting stars that I’ve at…
Advice For Taking Incredible Vacation Photos from a Hawaii Photographer
Today, we’re so fortunate to have Natalie Norton back with us to share some fantastic tips for getting those ‘knock your socks off’ Hawaii vacation photos. (I hope you didn’t…
