It’s time to say happy aloha Friday, again! Today’s edition focuses on Maui and its nickname, “the valley isle”. The following photo taken from a catamaran off the West coast…
Happy Aloha Friday – Valley Isle Edition
Kihei – Maui’s best kept secret for budget/affordable accommodations
Sheila Beal Everyone hears of Maui’s famous resort areas of Lahaina, Kaanapali and Wailea. On the other hand, Kihei is lesser known for swank hotels, but is a budget traveler’s dream. Kihei…
Why Staying in a Condo on a Hawaii Vacation is a Savvy Choice
In case you don’t already know, I’m a big fan of staying in condos on my vacations to Hawaii. Sure, staying at a four or five-star hotel is a treat,…
2008 Chinese New Year Events on Oahu
Are you ready to celebrate the new Chinese New Year, the year of the brown rat? If you’re on Oahu, you’ll find exciting ways to celebrate it Here’s a couple…
Aloha Social Media Summit – March 18th & 19th
If you own a business with an online presence and you’d like to learn how social media can help your business, then consider participating in the Aloha Social Media Summit…
A New Go Visit Hawaii Reader Reward Contest
Yay! It’s time for a new reader reward contest. The entry requirements are simple. All you have to do is be a free subscriber via RSS or e-mail then watch…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for January 28th
I love this article on why Hawaii is the best place in the world for stargazing. I’ve been amazed at the number of stars and shooting stars that I’ve at…
Advice For Taking Incredible Vacation Photos from a Hawaii Photographer
Today, we’re so fortunate to have Natalie Norton back with us to share some fantastic tips for getting those ‘knock your socks off’ Hawaii vacation photos. (I hope you didn’t…
Amazing Advice on Choosing a Wedding and Family Portrait Photographer in Hawaii
When I was on Oahu last June, I had the opportunity to meet a delightful and talented photographer, Natalie Norton. She certainly has an expert and creative eye for photography.…
Hawaii Hotels in 2008 TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards
I’m a big fan of using TripAdvisor.com when selecting a hotel for vacation or business. The reviews are generally unbiased as well as insightful. So, when TripAdvisor comes out with…
Kauai’s Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls is one of Kauai’s most iconic waterfalls. They are so picturesque and definitely worth taking the short diversion of the main road to see them. Wailua Falls…
How To Get To Lanai from the Mainland
I wanted to update this post with advice on how to get to Lanai to and from the Mainland. I originally wrote this post in January 2008 and since then,…
