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Aloha Friday Photo: The grand Waimea Canyon

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Mahalo to Catherine Pope for sharing this excellent Aloha  Friday Photo. She told us that this photo was taken October 2019 on a wedding anniversary celebration trip to Kauai. The…
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Simple tricks to take the most amazing Hawaii sunset shots

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 5, 2025
Almost everyone stops what they’re doing to witness Hawaii’s amazing sunsets. They’re spectacular and you’ll definitely want to have your camera ready to capture these memories. Of course a photo…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Witnessing the Winter Parade of Humpback Whales

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 31, 2025
Mahalo to Dan Mazzei from Seattle for sharing this excellent Aloha Friday Photo. He captured this shot of a humpback whale fluke on January 28, 2024 from Mahukona Park on…
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What you need to know to plan a February 2025 vacation in the Hawaiian Islands – weather, what to pack and special events

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 26, 2026
Are the Hawaiian Islands calling you to visit this February? If so, here you’ll find all you need to know about the weather, planning what to see and do and…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Snapshot of the Na Pali Coast

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 24, 2025
Mahalo to Judy Mac for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo featuring the Na Pali Coast of Kauai. Of all the incredible landscapes in Hawaii, the Na Pali Coast is…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Beholding Byodo-In

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 17, 2025
Mahalo to Olga Morales for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Olga’s photo was taken at the entrance of Byodo-In Temple on the east side of Oahu. It’s at this…
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Recommendations for day trips to tour Pearl Harbor from Maui, Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 27, 2026
Visiting Pearl Harbor is a meaningful highlight for many travelers experiencing Hawaii. Stepping aboard the boat to the USS Arizona Memorial and standing within the memorial’s quiet, white walls is…
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Aloha Friday Photo: On the path to sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 10, 2025
Mahalo to Ralf Borger for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Ralf took this shot from the Hawaii (Big) Island in August 2023. What a pretty scene with palm trees,…
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Is Hawaii in your travel plans for 2025?

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 11, 2025
Aloha friends. We hope your 2025 is off to a happy and healthy start. We continue our January tradition of asking readers about Hawaii travel plans for the new year.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Perfect Ko Olina Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 3, 2025
Mahalo to Michael Marsh from Mililani, Oahu for sharing this outstanding sunset capture for Aloha Friday Photos. He snapped this shot from Ko Olina, which is on the west side of…
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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 31, 2024
As we prepare for the start of 2025, we want to wish you a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou, which is the Hawaiian way to say Happy New Year! Hawaii is always…
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What you need to know for a Hawaii vacation in January 2025 — weather, what to pack, special happenings and more!

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 30, 2025
As you make your plans to visit the islands of Hawaii in January, you’ll be well prepared by knowing what sort of weather you can expect, what to pack for…
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