Shana was randomly selected as the winner of the reader reward prize pack. She was excited to hear that she had won. In an e-mail, she said, “Living in COLD NW Ohio, I will…
Happy Aloha Friday – Rainbow Edition
Happy Aloha Friday! Aren’t rainbows awesome? We took this photo of a rainbow while we were on a helicopter tour of Kauai. We may have seen at least a half…
How to Choose a Hawaiian Luau – 5 Tips We’ve Learned From Our Experiences
I think every first time Hawaii visitor should spend one evening at a luau. It’s a great way to try traditional Hawaiian foods, see graceful hula dances and hear Hawaiian…
Waikiki Thanksgiving Events
2019 Update: Click the following link for Waikiki and Oahu 2019 Thanksgiving Dinners and Events ———– 2007 Thanksgiving Options Listed Below For Reference Purposes Looking for special events and…
Holiday Air Travel Strategies
Are you going to Hawaii for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Hawaii is a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas destination. Airports and planes will be packed and it is starting to be that…
Hawaii Travel Deals
Just wanted to share some recent deals that caught my eye. Prince Winter Escape Promotion (Maui, Oahu, Big Island)Hawaii’s high season is in the winter, so it’s great to see…
Hawaii Hotels and Restaurants Are Sporting New AAA Bling
Thirteen Hawaii resort hotels and eleven Hawaii restaurants have a bit more sparkle since they are showing off their top AAA diamond ratings. AAA has announced its 2008 Four and…
Best Airfare Resources
One of the biggest costs for a Hawaii vacation is airfare. It hurts to even start to think about how much money I’ve spent over the years to get my favorite vacation destination. Let’s…
Free and Cheap Parking at Waikiki Beach
Parking in Waikiki can cost a bundle. If you’re visiting Waikiki for the day, check out this list of options that can help you save money.
Visiting the Mighty Mo (USS Missouri Battleship)
When you are on Oahu, consider touring the USS Missouri, also known as the Mighty Mo. The USS Missouri has a deep history and now proudly resides in “battleship row”…
Are You a Sunrise or Sunset Person?
Happy Aloha Friday! I just love waking early to watch sunrise or pausing from a busy day to watch sunsets while in Hawaii. There is certainly something magical about it.…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 8th
If you’re a traveler to Hawaii who likes to give back a little while on vacation, consider these worthy volunteer opportunities. The Hawaii Superferry saga continues. The next big hurdle…






