Have you ever noticed that news seems to come in waves? Here are the vacation news and deal nuggets I found while surfing the waves of the net. * Just…
Free Waikiki Fireworks Show Every Friday Night – Updated for 2026
When you vacation on Oahu, make sure you plan to start your weekend off with a bang. Each Friday evening, Hilton Hawaiian Village puts on a brief fireworks show on…
The Future Bigger Island of Hawaii
On a recent visit to Washington DC, Andy and I enjoyed a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Of course my Hawaii radar triggered onto red alert…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup March 17, 2009
Here are the news nuggets on this Saint Patrick’s Day. * The Hawaii Superferry doesn’t seem to have the luck of the Irish on their side. Yesterday, the Hawaii Supreme…
Stargazing Q&A With Hawaii Astronomy Expert
Each time I visit Hawaii, I am always blown away by the amount of stars I see at night. I absolutely love to gaze at Hawaii’s star-filled night sky. I’m…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup March 13, 2009
* Did you know that Hawaii is the 2nd happiest state in the US according to survey by Gallup and an insurance company? (Source) I know going to Hawaii makes…
Hiking Oahu on the Puu Pia Trail
With each visit to Oahu, Andy and I are discovering more and more that this island has an abundance of fantastic hiking trails. Last month, we experienced three more Oahu…
Don’t Miss Kauai’s Hanalei Valley Lookout
When you visit Kauai, you must make a stop at the Hanalei Valley Lookout. Here, you’ll see the Hanalei River and taro fields flanked by mountains and waterfalls. It’s…
Please take a few seconds to vote for GoVisitHawaii.com
We were recently very honored with a nomination as the Best Destination Blog in the Lonely Planet Travel Blog Awards. This nomination is for everyone at GoVisitHawaii, including you, our…
Try Zippy’s Restaurant for a Taste of Hawaii
From my experience, anytime I’ve mentioned the restaurant Zippy’s to any Hawaii resident, their eyes light up. At Zippy’s, you’ll find the authentic local fare as opposed to the normal…
Kauai North Shore Beach Time
Need a quick beach escape? I hope you’ll enjoy these calming scenes of Haena Beach and Kee Beach from the North Shore of Kauai.
Visiting the Kipahulu Area of Haleakala National Park
When most people think of Haleakala National Park, they visualize the semi-barren summit of Haleakala volcano at over 10,000 feet above sea level, but there is a whole coastal section…






