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Everything you need to know for a November 2024 Hawaii vacation: weather, festivals and more!

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 23, 2024
From weather to festivals to what to pack – here’s everything you need to know for a November 2024 vacation in the Hawaiian Islands.
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“Mahalo for removing your slippahs”

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 8, 2024
As I travel, I’m always fascinated to learn the local cultural norms. Of course, Hawaii has their own, too. One of them is that you should always remove your shoes…
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What to expect for a October 2024 Hawaii vacation – weather and events

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 25, 2024
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: Hawaiian tradition of blowing the pu

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 13, 2024
Mahalo to Danielle Bauler for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo that she took from Maui. The young man in this photo is blowing a pu, which is also known…
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September 2024 Vacation in Hawaii: Weather, Events and Blooming Flowers

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 28, 2024
If you’re planning a vacation to the Hawaiian Islands in September, here’s what you need to know about the weather, special events and much more!
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Aloha Friday Photo: King Kamehameha I Statue at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 7, 2024
Mahalo to Lillian Martin for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lillian lives in Santa Cruz, California now, but she is originally from Honolulu. This statue in the photo is…
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Newborn Hawaiian monk seal prompts reminders to give marine wildlife space

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 6, 2024
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…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 25, 2024

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 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…
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Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 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…
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Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 9, 2024
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…
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Hawaii (Big) Island local and cultural food experiences for visitors

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 28, 2024
Make the most of your Big Island vacation experience by trying these local and cultural foods.
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Local and cultural food experiences for first-time visitors to Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 13, 2024
We’ve sampled all of Oahu’s tasty onolicious treats and here are our food picks every Hawaii visitor should try.
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Food experiences for the first-time Kauai vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2024
We’ve “tasted” our way around the island of Kauai to identify all the best foods every Kauai visitor should try.
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Take me there Tuesday: Liliha Bakery for Coco Puffs

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 2, 2024
A Coco Puff is the best bakery treat that every tourist should try when visiting Oahu
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Experience authentic Hawaiian culture at the Kilohana Hula Show in Waikiki

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 5, 2024
UPDATE: Effective September 2, 2024, the show will temporally relocate to the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound. Shows will continue to start at 9:30 a.m., but will be presented on Mondays,…
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