Today is April Fool’s Day and normally we post a silly joke, but unfortunately, this post is no joke. As more travelers are coming to Hawaii, they’re discovering that rental…
Hawaii travel news: New Hawaii vacation satisfaction survey results; Maui mayor has harsh words for visitors + more
* The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) commissioned a second survey to gauge overall trip satisfaction under the new Safe Travels program. (You can review our coverage of the first survey…
Aloha Friday Photo: Akaka Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island
Mahalo to my cousin Jennifer Myers from Pennsylvania for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jennifer took this shot at Akaka Falls while on vacation with…
Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more
* We look forward to the day when masks are no longer required, but in the meantime, they still remain a point of contention. Perhaps it’s a slow news period,…
Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Maui Sunset Sky Shots
Mahalo to Michael McGill for sharing these amazing sunset sky shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The colors are amazing. Stunning photos! Right? Michael’s photos demonstrate that sometimes the…
Take me there Tuesday: Pristine Polihua Beach, Lana’i
If you like to get off the proverbial beaten path, then Lana’i’s Polihua Beach will suit your desires. You’re more likely to see a turtle or monk seal resting on…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sitting on the lanai and watching the world go by
Mahalo to Patricia Mabutas for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Patricia took this photo of Kamaole Beach from her lanai (patio) in Kihei while visiting Maui in April…
Stay safe on your Hawaii vacation by avoiding flash floods
In some terribly tragic news from Maui, two tourists died in flash floods. A third is missing and is presumed to have also died. What heartbreaking news! KHON2 published an…
Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala
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…
Aloha Friday Photo: More Green Sand Beach Beauty
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.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Rainbow
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…
Reservation system to visit Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach off Maui’s Road to Hana with updates for 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…














