Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was provided by Benjamin Padgett via his photography blog at Majestic Exposures. Benjamin took this photo last month while on his very first visit to Hawaii.…
Video: Scenes from Kauai’s Kalalau Trail
Hiking Kauai’s Kalalau Trail is a challenging, yet very rewarding experience – even when you’re only hiking the first two miles of this 11-mile long cliff-side trail. On our recent…
Big Island Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay with Fair Wind II
Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii was excellent. We’d probably rank it in our top three snorkeling experiences. You can access Kealakekua Bay by kayak from…
Waimea Valley: Oahu Garden Sanctuary with a Waterfall Swim
I’ll admit that the main reason I wanted to go to Waimea Valley was a bit superficial. I wanted to see the waterfall that had been featured in some scenes…
Aloha Friday Photo: No Rain = No Rainbows Edition
Today’s gorgeous Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from my friend Dave from Oahu. Here’s Dave’s story about this photo: I park a few blocks away from work because I…
Humpbacks are Back in Hawaii
On October 20th, the StarAdvertiser reported the first humpback whale sighting of the season. Megan Haertling, spokeswoman for the Pacific Whale Foundation, said that Capt. Chris Howard, skipper of the…
Giveaway Alert: Celebrating 5,000 Comments
We’ve recently reached a milestone that makes me very happy. We’ve logged over 5,000 comments on Go Visit Hawaii! Woohoo! I love your comments. Your additional insights and questions add…
Update & Photos of Disney’s Hawaii Resort in Ko Olina, Oahu
While we were staying next door at the JW Marriott Ihilani in Ko Olina, we got a look at the new Disney resort that’s under construction. The Aulani, a Disney…
Veterans Day Event at Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor
If you need an immediate excuse to go visit Hawaii, then how about going there to celebrate and honor our veterans on Veterans Day this November 11th. If you’re going,…
A Saturday Smiler: Kermit Plays the Ukulele
Since today is a Saturday, let’s start it off with a smile from the talented Muppets. I hope you’ll enjoy this YouTube video of Kermit the Frog playing the ukulele…
Aloha Friday Photo: Blue Ribbon Winning Haleakala Sunrise
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo of a Haleakala sunrise comes to us from my dad, Dickie Jarrett. He won a blue ribbon with this photo in the Avery County Fair in…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: October 14, 2010
* Have you heard the phrase “Maui n? ka ‘oi”? It means “Maui is the best” and that’s the consensus of discerning Conde Nast Traveler readers. Maui scored the number…



