* Hawaiian Airlines has a special sale on airfare starting at $378 roundtrip. The sale is for travel on Monday through Thursday between January 11 and March 16, 2016, which…
Waikiki Thanksgiving Holiday Dining & Events 2015
*** For Thanksgiving 2019 in Waikiki – see our 2019 Thanksgiving Guide to Waikiki.  *** —– The following information is from 2015 for our reference purpose only. Waikiki is a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning view from Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
Mahalo to John Nichols for sharing this stunning Oahu photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. John enjoyed this amazing scene from the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail from the east side of…
Sharks in Hawaii
Shark sightings and bites have been on the uptick in Hawaii recently. On Sunday, an 8 to 10-foot tiger shark was spotted from Kaimana Beach in Waikiki. Last week, a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Savoring the final Hawaiian sunset before flying home
Mahalo to Brian Paulsen for sharing this nice sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Brian said about this photo: The sad but still amazing final sunset…
What do you do with your luggage on the day you fly home?
What do you do with your luggage when you have a significant time gap between when you check out of your Hawaii accomodations and when your flight departs? We touched…
Aloha Friday Photo: Wonderful Wailua Falls on Kauai
Mahalo to Irene Buggy for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Irene took this photo of one of Hawaii’s most iconic waterfalls — Wailua Falls on…
Aloha Friday Photo: Scenic Road to Hana
Mahalo to Karen Dinnerville from Australia for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Karen took this photo from a stop off Maui’s road to Hana. With an…
Where to snorkel on Oahu away from the crowds
Today we have a guest post from Ken Muise, a resident of Oahu and snorkel enthusiast. Most of the time when I read an article about snorkeling in Hawaii, it…
Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful Hanalei Bay
Mahalo to April Tellez Benoit from San Jose, California for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. April’s photo is of Hanalei Bay on Kauai. As April…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: October 8, 2015
* Per the Honolulu Star Advertiser, the first humpback whale of the season has been spotted. NOAA researchers discovered this early arrival off Niihau on September 29. Congratulations to Marco…
Ultimate Hawaii (Big) Island weather guide, including rainfall, temperatures & climates
The diverse climates of Hawaii make this island so fascinating to visit. Within a short drive you can travel from a very arid area to a lush, tropical rainforest. In…














