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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala

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Mahalo to Kimberly Kuman from South Elgin, Illinois for sharing this stunning sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This shot was taken at the summit of Haleakala on…
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Aloha Friday Photo: More Green Sand Beach Beauty

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2021
Mahalo to Taniecesa Kotsay-Eager for sharing this beautiful shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Taniecesa’s shot is of Papakolea, the green sand beach on the south side of Hawaii (Big) Island.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Rainbow

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 19, 2021
Mahalo to Dana Manalo for sending this lovely rainbow shot to us for Aloha Friday Photos. Dana took this photo on October 18, 2020, just after Hawaii re-opened to visitors…
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Reservation system to visit Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach off Maui’s Road to Hana with updates for 2026

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2026
If out-of-state visitors want to visit Wai’anapanapa State Park, the beautiful black sand beach off Maui’s famous road to Hana, they have to arrange for a paid reservation with specific…
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Aloha Friday Photo: L O V E

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 12, 2021
Mahalo to Nikki Bushell for this fun Aloha Friday Photo. It’s the perfect shot to lead us into Valentine’s weekend. We believe this shot was taken at Wai’anapanapa State Park…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Spouting Horn on Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 5, 2021
Mahalo to Gayle Merry for sharing this neat action shot of Spouting Horn  for Aloha Friday Photos. Spouting Horn is a great spot to include in your Kauai sightseeing plans.…
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Per survey, most Hawaii travelers have “excellent” experience in current circumstances

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 2, 2021
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) coordinated a special survey in December 2020 to determine travelers’ experience with the Safe Travels program and their overall trip satisfaction. You can review the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Papakolea, Green Sand Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2021
Mahalo to Chris Hill for sharing this difficult-to-reach shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Papakolea, the green sand beach on the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of only…
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Hawaii travel news: January 26, 2021

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 26, 2021
– There are two airlines now, Alaska and Hawaiian, that are offering  “Hawaii Pre-Clear.” This process allows travelers to bypass airport screening upon arrival in Hawaii — provided that they…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Haleakala, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 22, 2021
Mahalo to Tracey Clinton for sharing this Maui shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tracey’s shot is of the dormant volcano Haleakala, which is a popular place to watch…
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Aloha Friday Photo: (Coco)nuts about Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 15, 2021
Mahalo to Carol Schuldt for sharing this very fun coconut person shot for Aloha Friday Photos! We hope it brings you smile just like it did to us. Happy Aloha Friday!
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Hawaii travel news: January 13, 2021

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 13, 2021
– Costco has some special vacation packages at the two Fairmont properties in Hawaii. We love these two luxury resorts. You can see our review of Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani…
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