Newborn Hawaiian monk seal prompts reminders to give marine wildlife space
Sheila Beal Last week, Hawaiian monk seal, Kaiwi, gave birth to a male pup on Kaimana Beach in Waikiki. This newborn is her sixth pup and the third that she’s delivered on…
Aloha Friday Photos: Sunset from Waikoloa Village
Mahalo to Elizabeth and Dan Van Os for these Aloha Friday Photos. They took these photos from their front yard from Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island This aspect is…
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates “31 Days of Lei” with a sweepstakes
May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii, though some folks can and do celebrate the Hawaiian lei on other days in early May. Hawaiian Airlines has decided to take it…
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…
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…
Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024
We curate the most comprehensive lists of the islands’ top cultural events so that you can try to find one that you can enjoy on your Hawaii vacation. These cultural…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kailua Sunset over the Pali
Mahalo to JW Green for this gorgeous Aloha Friday photo. He took this photo from Kailua on Oahu’s east side. I believe the Pali (cliffs) in the background are part…
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…
Aloha Friday Photo: A scene from Kauai’s Na Pali Coast
Mahalo to Jeanette Kooman for this gorgeous Na Pali Coast photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Jeanette shared about her photo: “[T]his was our first trip in May 2018…
Aloha Friday Photo: Pahumoa (Pounders) Beach, Oahu
Mahalo to Shanna Carpentier for sharing this neat shot from Pahumoa Beach on Oahu for Aloha Friday Photos. Shanna’s photo gives us a lot to appreciate about this particular scene.…
Hawaii (Big) Island local and cultural food experiences for visitors
Make the most of your Big Island vacation experience by trying these local and cultural foods.
Aloha Friday Photo: What a fluke!
Mahalo to Linda Shipp for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo from Maui several years ago while on a whale watch. What a thrilling sight that must have…
Hawaii vacation news and deals: March 19, 2024
– We are pleased that two Lahaina restaurant businesses have recently re-opened after suffering through the aftermath of the August wildfires. These two businesses are: Mala Ocean Tavern Old Lahaina…
Aloha Friday Photos: Manana (Rabbit Island)
Mahalo to Staci Saxton from Maryland for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Staci’s shot shows Manana Island, which is a small islet on the east side of Oahu. You…
