What to expect for a October 2024 Hawaii vacation – weather and events
Sheila Beal If you’re going to Hawaii this October, you’ll likely want to get an idea of what sort of weather you can expect, what special events are taking place and much…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 25, 2024
– Costco Travel has a “Hot Buy” for a Maui vacation package which includes accommodations at the Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort and rental car. Many rooms at this resort have…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset sky from Haleakala
Mahalo to Margaret Whip from Scotland for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo in September of 2019. This was her second visit to Maui…
Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation
One thing we always make time for on our Hawaii vacations is catching sunset. This time of day is so magical. In addition to the sun saying aloha for the…
Maui’s local and cultural food experiences for first-time visitors
You’ll definitely want to dig into these delicious, local foods on your Maui vacation.
Another Hana Highway Closure at Alelele
If you are planning to drive or tour Maui’s famous road to Hana in the next couple of months, be aware that there is yet another road closure in the…
Hawaii’s 2023/2024 humpback whale season is underway!
The first humpback whale of the season was seen on October 9th off the southwest coast of Kauai! According to The Garden Island newspaper, two different tour boats reported seeing…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunrise from Haleakala summit, Maui
Mahalo to Klaas-Jan van der Hoek for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Klaas-Jan took this Haleakala sunrise photo while visiting Maui in June of 2018. The summit of the “sleepy”…
New reservation system to visit Iao Valley State Monument
As we mentioned yesterday, Iao Valley State Monument reopens on May 1, 2023 along with a new reservation system for out-of-state visitors. The reservation system is live now and officials…
Take me there Tuesday: Haneoo Road, Hana, Maui
For our Take me there Tuesday posts, we usually try to highlight interesting places that might be a bit off the beaten path. Today’s post does just that as we…
What reservations do you need for a Maui vacation?
More and more Hawaii attractions and activities moving to require reservations. So, we’re continuing our series highlighting where you need to plan ahead and make reservations before your vacation. After…
Take me there Tuesday: Ho’okipa Beach Park, Maui
Just outside of the little Maui town of Paia you’ll find Ho’okipa Beach Park. This beach attracts surfers and windsurfers as well as those who like to watch them! Count…
Hawaii luaus adapt to COVID restrictions
As we were recently updating our luau pages, we noticed quite a few new trends as luau companies adjust to COVID restrictions and guidelines. Here are some of the trends we’re…
What not do when driving the Road to Hana
During the height of COVID-19 in 2020, Maui’s Hana Highway was open to local traffic only for many months. This policy was in place to allow emergency and healthcare traffic…
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…
