Mahalo to Holly McClain for this neat Aloha Friday Photo that she took while visiting Oahu in June 2018. Holly’s photo shows Halona Beach Cove. As you can tell, it’s…
The first humpback whale of the season was seen on October 9th off the southwest coast of Kauai! According to The Garden Island newspaper, two different tour boats reported seeing…
When we think about the popularity of Oahu, it’s difficult to picture an empty beach, but when we’ve visited Papa’iloa Beach, we been the only people there. This beach is…
From some comments we received yesterday regarding public access to views of Hanauma Bay, it seems that some do not understand the difference between access to the lookout views above…
Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve is very, very picturesque. It’s also Oahu’s most sought-after snorkeling spot. To protect the bay, a reservation system was implemented in 2021. For more than a…
Most times when people picture Oahu, their first thoughts tend to be of Waikiki or perhaps Pearl Harbor, but Oahu offers far more beauty beyond than those popular urban settings.…
In the small town of Laie on Oahu, you can find quite an interesting sight at Laie Point. Just off shore stands a long, rather linear rock island with a…
We’re starting a new series of articles to highlight vacation activities that you may want to reserve in advance of your Hawaii vacation. Over recent months and years, more parks…
Mahalo to Naoma McNeal for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Naoma’s photo is of Ford Island Control Tower at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Oahu. This air traffic…
We’re excited to share the news of some Hawaii fireworks shows that will be returning this summer. – First, on Oahu, Hilton Hawaiian Village announced that their Friday night Waikiki…
Yesterday, Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announced the upcoming implementation of an online reservation system to visit and hike Diamond Head. This new system goes into effect…
Mahalo to Christy from Colorado for sharing this fantastic shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Christy took this photo while visiting her daughter in her first year at University of…
On the windward (eastern) side of Oahu, you’ll find an exceptionally picturesque spot at Kualoa Regional Park. It’s the kind of place that has magnificent views from anywhere you look.…
As we were recently updating our luau pages, we noticed quite a few new trends as luau companies adjust to COVID restrictions and guidelines. Here are some of the trends we’re…
When most visitors say that they want to visit Pearl Harbor, they really don’t have a complete idea of all that Pearl Harbor encompasses. It can be a bit confusing…