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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Aloha Friday Photo: A view from the grounds of Mauna Lani Resort
Mahalo to Kinga Fekete from Manchester, England for this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Kinga tells us that this photo was taken from the grounds of the Mauna Lani Resort on…
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…
Take me there Tuesday: Big Island Candies in Hilo
When you are exploring Hilo, a tasty stop to check out is Big Island Candies. This Hilo spot is the Big Island Candies’ flagship location. (See this link for a…
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…
Take me there Tuesday: Painted Church in Captain Cook, Hawaii (Big) Island
A delightful little church to see while you’re exploring Hawaii (Big) Island is the Painted Church in Captain Cook. In contrast to the rather plain white, rectangular exterior, the interior…
Hawaii vacation news roundup: June 20, 2023
* The Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort on Hawaii (Big) Island is hosting a free Polynesian show on the first and the last Fridays of each month. “Fires of…
Take me there Tuesday: Kipukapuaulu Trail at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
There’s a fascinating little trail at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that many folks seem to miss. The name of this trail is Kipukapuaulu. We’ve also seen this name as two…
Hawaii vacation news: September 15, 2022
– Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is hosting a Sip & Swirl Sweepstakes for a trip for two to Hawaii in November. The grand prize winner will receive 160,000 HawaiianMiles,…
Aloha Friday Photo: Carlsmith Beach on Hawaii, Big Island
Mahalo to Mike Alarid for this stunning Aloha Friday Photo taken at Carlsmith Beach Park. In addition to its tremendous beauty, Carlsmith Beach Park is known for being a good…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kikaua Point, Hawaii Big Island
Mahalo to Natalie Johnson for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Natalie tells us that she took this shot from Kikaua Point on Hawaii’s Big Island,…
Take me there Tuesday: Punalu’u Black Sand Beach on Hawaii (Big) Island
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach sits on the southern side of Hawaii (Big) Island. What a sight it is with green coconut trees flanking one side of this black sand beach…
Aloha Friday Photo: Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Mahalo to Susan Cameron for this nicely composed Aloha Friday Photo. Susan took this shot while visiting Pu’uhonua O H?naunau National Historical Park in June 2019. This national park is…
Where do you need reservations for a Hawaii (Big) Island vacation?
We wrap up our series on where on where you need reservations with a look at Hawaii’s Big Island. Let’s cut straight to the good news — unlike the Hawaiian…
Take me there Tuesday: Richardson Ocean Park on Hawaii (Big) Island
Hawaii is blessed with many miles of beautiful coastline, but Richardson Ocean Park is truly a stunning beach area. With a black sand beach, tall palm trees and ponds that…
