From the moment of landing, visitors are in awe of Kauai’s velvety green mountains. The island is known as the Garden Isle because of its lush, tropical landscapes. To make…
Fun things to do in Kauai on a rainy day
Aloha Friday Photo: Painted Church
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Barbara Herbst for sharing this lovely photo of Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church on the Big Island. Saint Benedict’s is more commonly known as Painted Church due to the…
Hawaii vacation news: Southwest coming to Hawaii + Whales are back!
In the past 48 hours, there’s been a couple big Hawaii vacation news items pop up. – Southwest Airlines announced they will begin flying to and from Hawaii. They’ve not…
What are the public transportation options in Hawaii?
For best Hawaii vacation access and independence, we recommend getting a rental (hire) car, but if you can’t or don’t want to rent a car, you do have public transportation…
Aloha Friday Photo: Seeing is believing
Mahalo to Tina Rex for sharing this lovely shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This sunset scene was taken from Kona Reef Resort on the Big Island. Tina tells…
What you need to know about vog in Hawaii
Volcanic gases can be irritating at a minimum. Learn more about the dangers of volcanic gases in Hawaii and how to avoid them.
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Honaunau Bay
Mahalo to Deb Brown for sharing this gorgeous sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Deb took this photo from Honaunau Bay on the Big Island. We really like the…
When is the best time to see humpback whales in Hawaii and which islands are the best for watching?
The Hawaiian Islands are a national marine sanctuary for humpback whales — a protected environment for these amazing creatures to breed and give birth. It’s such a delight to see a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Baldwin Beach, Maui
Mahalo to Dolores Saul from Schmitten, Germany for sharing this great beach scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Delores took this photo a Baldwin Beach near Paia on Maui.…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: September 19, 2017
– There’s now a convenient and affordable way to get to the Bishop Museum in Honolulu from Waikiki via trolley. This museum has an impressive collection of Hawaiian artifacts, a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kona seawall view
Mahalo to Terri Mobley for sharing this nice Big Island photo for Aloha Friday Photos. This shot shows the seawall view of historic Kailua-Kona town with the volcanic mountain Haulalai…
Kauai horseback riding with Silver Falls Ranch
There’s something about Kauai that beckons us to take in the island’s beauty by horseback. We finally had the opportunity to do so with Silver Falls Ranch on our most…
