As we say aloha to the new year and wonder what the year has in store, we hope that visits to the Aloha State are in your 2019! At the new year, we love hearing your Hawaii plans. What island(s) will you visit? When will you go? Will you be celebrating a special occasion? Let’s continue a little tradition that ... Read More »
Mahalo to Kyle Munnerley for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Kyle’s photo is from the Friday night fireworks show on Waikiki Beach. He enjoyed this show from his balcony on the 24th floor of the Sheraton Waikiki. Nice! Catching this free fireworks show is one of our favorite things about Aloha Fridays in Waikiki. It’s the perfect start ... Read More »
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas in Hawaii or anywhere else around the globe, we wish you a very blessed Christmas. Mele Kalikimaka from our ohana to yours! Read More »
Mahalo to Jeannine Geraets for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo on January 3, 2018 from her balcony at an Aston hotel in Waikiki. That’s a priceless view! Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
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 times. The Hawaiian-style decorations, lights and cheer of the holidays all combine for a festive Christmas vacation. Let’s take a look at some of the frequently asked questions about Christmas ... Read More »
Mahalo to Rhonda Dillon for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo of Waikiki Beach while she enjoyed a helicopter tour on Oahu. If you are considering a helicopter tour on your Oahu vacation, check out our list of Oahu helicopter tour options. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
* The strike that affected service at the Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, Westin Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani and Sheraton Maui is over. * The cascading pools of Oheo in the Kipahulu district of Haleakala National Park have reopened, though park officials caution people about swimming there. * Hawaiian Airlines announced an expanded Boston codeshare agreement with JetBlue. This codeshare ... Read More »
Mahalo to Toni McIntire from Tampa, Florida for sharing this photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Toni’s photo shows a circle of oil that has seeped from the sunken USS Arizona at the memorial. Drop by drop, oil has slowly leaked from the USS Arizona since the 1940s. With today being Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Toni’s photo is the perfect ... Read More »
Mahalo to Lisa Seyfried of Nelson, British Columbia for this Aloha Friday Photo of a sunset from Kihei, Maui. Isn’t it beautiful how the sunset colors are reflecting on the wet sand?! Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
Mahalo to Darlene Czarcinski for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo at night while visiting Oahu. Night photos can be difficult to capture due to the lack of lighting. Though this nighttime photo is a little blurred, it almost looks like it’s a painting created with broad brushstrokes. We’re combining Aloha Friday Photos with today’s Black Friday ... Read More »