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: September 18, 2024
– After a quiet spell, Kilauea is erupting again. The eruption began a couple of days ago with a start, pause and then a restart. The above photo shows fissures…
Waikiki Beach on a Budget: Amazing Free Attractions
These fantastic free Waikiki attractions will help you stretch your vacation budget.
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…
Experience authentic Hawaiian culture at the Kilohana Hula Show in Waikiki
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,…
Aloha Friday Photo: View of Halona Beach Cove
Mahalo to Holly McClain for this neat Aloha Friday Photo that she took while visiting Oahu in June 2018. Holly’s photo shows Halona Beach Cove. As you can tell, it’s…
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: Papa’iloa Beach, Oahu
When we think about the popularity of Oahu, it’s difficult to picture an empty beach, but when we’ve visited Papa’iloa Beach, we been the only people there. This beach is…
What’s the difference between access to Hanauma Bay views and Hanauma beach?
From some comments we received yesterday regarding public access to views of Hanauma Bay, it seems that some do not understand the difference between access to the lookout views above…
Hanauma Bay lookouts are open for visitors to enjoy without a reservation
Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve is very, very picturesque. It’s also Oahu’s most sought-after snorkeling spot. To protect the bay, a reservation system was implemented in 2021. For more than a…
Take me there Tuesday: Oahu’s Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden
Most times when people picture Oahu, their first thoughts tend to be of Waikiki or perhaps Pearl Harbor, but Oahu offers far more beauty beyond than those popular urban settings.…
Take me there Tuesday: Laie Point State Wayside, Oahu
In the small town of Laie on Oahu, you can find quite an interesting sight at Laie Point. Just off shore stands a long, rather linear rock island with a…
What reservations do you need to book before your Oahu vacation?
We’re starting a new series of articles to highlight vacation activities that you may want to reserve in advance of your Hawaii vacation. Over recent months and years, more parks…
Aloha Friday Photos: Historic Ford Island Control Tower
Mahalo to Naoma McNeal for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Naoma’s photo is of Ford Island Control Tower at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Oahu. This air traffic…
Hawaii summer 2022 fireworks news
We’re excited to share the news of some Hawaii fireworks shows that will be returning this summer. – First, on Oahu, Hilton Hawaiian Village announced that their Friday night Waikiki…
