Mahalo to Colin and Helen Redgewell for sharing this pretty Kona sunset for Aloha Friday Photos. The palm trees silhouettes frame the setting sun as it casts a warm tangerine…
Aloha Friday Photo: Tangerine sunset from Kona
15th Annual Guess the First Humpback Whale Sighting Contest
Sheila Beal Hawaii’s humpback whale season generally runs from late December through about early April, give or take a couple of weeks. They travel for thousands of miles to come to the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Welcoming the day at Lydgate Beach
Mahalo to Angelika Laslo from Germany for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this shot at sunrise in June 2023 from Lydgate Beach on the island of Kauai. Wow,…
September 2024 Vacation in Hawaii: Weather, Events and Blooming Flowers
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!
Aloha Friday Photo: A vintage-looking view of Hanauma Bay
Mahalo to Barbara Nardelli from Roma (Rome), Italy for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Though Barbara took this photo of Hanauma Bay in 2019, it appears that she’s applied…
Hawaii vacation deals & news: August 15, 2024
– One of this week’s Travelzoo top 20 deals includes a special for a lovely beach hotel, Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort. We’ve stayed at this resort location back when it…
Take me there Tuesday: View of Kalalea (King Kong) Mountain on Kauai
Ah, Kauai is so very scenic and photogenic with many wonderful sightseeing spots. As you drive around the island, there’s no doubt that the jagged green peaks of Kalalea Mountain…
Aloha Friday Photo: Lahaina from 2022
Mahalo to Nancy Andersen for sharing this beautiful memory for Aloha Friday Photos. Nancy tells us that this photo was taken from Lahaina in 2022. Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary…
Aloha Friday Photo: Remembering Lahaina
Mahalo to Lyndsi for sharing this nostalgic Aloha Friday Photo with us. Lyndsi tells us that this photo was taken by the restaurant Cheeseburger in Paradise on Front Street in…
Waikiki Beach on a Budget: Amazing Free Attractions
These fantastic free Waikiki attractions will help you stretch your vacation budget.
Aloha Friday Photo: Overlook at Waipio Valley
Mahalo to Maria Mizell from Louisiana for sharing this beautiful view for Aloha Friday Photos. Waipio Valley is on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. It’s located between Kona…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Hau” beautiful it is!
Mahalo to Karen Messick for sharing this pretty photo of a hau tree blossom for Aloha Friday Photos. Karen tells us that she took this photo in Ko Olina on…
Hawaii vacation news & deals: July 17, 2024
* Hawaii Food & Wine Festival has organized “Meet Us In Maui Sweepstakes” for a trip for two to Ka’anapali this October during the festival. The lucky winner will receive…
Two heartbreaking news items — a fire in Maui and a helicopter crash off Kauai
On Fridays, we share reader-submitted photos from Hawaii. As the tone of the Aloha Friday Photo series is happy and upbeat, it just doesn’t seem right to publish one this…
Hawaii vacation deals and news: July 9, 2024
– The Royal Lahaina Resort advertises a “welcome back offer” that includes two tickets to the onsite luau, daily breakfast for two and a guaranteed room upgrade. Rates start at…
