On my very first Maui vacation, I enjoyed watching the sun rise over the crater at the summit of Haleakala. I expected that I would see a spectacular sunrise, and,…
Stargazing on Your Hawaii Vacation
Aerial Hawaii from the Smithsonian Channel
Sheila Beal Over the weekend, I discovered the on demand Smithsonian Channel on my (Time Warner) cable box. As I looked through the show options, I was intrigued when I saw a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Makapu’u Lighthouse Edition
Mahalo to Shannon of Seattle for sharing her panoramic photo of Makapu’u Lighthouse for today’s Aloha Friday Photo. You’ll find this beautiful lighthouse just off the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail on…
Video visit to Maui’s Kamaole Beach
With a good bit of North America covered in snow and ice, we could all use some defrosting, right? Here’s a two-minute video of Maui awesomeness that’ll warm you up…
What’s Hawaii’s currency?
One of the darnedest Hawaii vacation questions I often hear is – what’s the currency in Hawaii? Well, since Hawaii is a state of the United States of America, the…
Tips for Selecting a Hawaii Vacation Rental
As I’ve previously mentioned, renting a vacation condo/villa is a great way to save money on your Hawaii accommodations. When I start to look for a vacation rental, I tend to…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 31, 2011
* Mountain view rooms at the newly renovated JW Marriott Ihilani are on sale for $199 through June 30, 2011, but you must book by February 4th. For more information…
Celebrating 1 Year of Aloha Friday Photos (Giveaway Alert)
Today, we celebrate one year of Aloha Friday Photos. Our very first of this series was posted on Friday, January 29, 2010. Since then, we’ve all enjoyed so many of…
Aloha Friday Photo: Poipu Whale Edition.
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Cliff. He and his wife have been renting a vacation condo in Kauai’s Poipu Beach. Cliff provides this insight with his photo:”…
Humpback Whale Watching in Hawaii
You know what I’m missing by not being in Hawaii right now? Yep, you guessed it – humpback whale watching. (I bet the title gave the secret away, didn’t it?…
Video: Swimming at Sacred/Secret Falls
There’s something almost magical about swimming at the base of a Hawaiian waterfall. I love hearing the sound of the water cascading down the rocks, while floating in the refreshingly…
Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Hawaii Vacation
I wish that I could stand on top of Diamond Head and shout out that going to Hawaii does not have to wipe out your bank account. Sure, Hawaii can…
