Category: Hawaii Culture & Happenings

If you’re coming to Hawaii and looking for some quality beach reading-material, look no more! Here’s a list of the top five books about Hawaii, so you can REALLY immerse yourself in the island culture while you’re here, courtesy of Honolulu Magazine: The Red-Headed Hawaiian, Chris McKinney: In this book, local author Chris McKinney collaborated with his […]

For lots of visitors to Oahu, there always seems to be that two-hour window AFTER the beach but BEFORE dinner. Where to go? Happy-Hour (we call it ). Here’s a look at the Top Ten Happy-Hours on Oahu, to quench your craving before dinner: 1. Kona Brewing Company: The first Kona Brewing Company is, of […]

It looked like a scene right out of a hit T.V. show: Reporters gathered in anticipation of a star-studded event on the beach, only to notice the rain start to fall and threaten the entire party. But, THEN, just in time for the red carpet procession, the rain stops, the skies clear, and the beautifully-dressed […]

It’s a star-studded red carpet premiere in Waikiki tonight, as the cast of Hawaii Five-O descended on Waikiki for Sunset on the Beach. Hawaii Aloha Travel’s Aloha Bruce was there ON the red carpet interviewing the cast and bringing us live coverage via Periscope. The weather even cooperated, after some light rain began to fall in […]

Hawaii Five-O could hold its annual red-carpet premiere anywhere, so why choose Queen’s Surf Beach? Besides the oversized, outdoor screen already in place for the weekly Sunset on the Beach events, the venue has a rich history, lots of space, and captures the spirit of . The area was actually named after Queen i because her beach […]

Hawaii Five-O superfans from all around the globe are gearing up for what promises to be an extraordinary night Saturday, as the cast and producers of the popular drama descend on Waikiki for the Hawaii Five-O Premiere at Sunset on the Beach. from Hawaii Aloha Travel is one of only a few, carefully selected reporters […]

After a fulfilling Hawaii vacation, many visitors leave with happy memories, tons of pictures, and, sometimes, a bad sunburn (ouch!). But, how about bringing home a considerable amount of knowledge about Hawaii culture and art? Now, THAT’S a vacation! Hawaii’s museums are a treasure-trove of cultural artifacts, art, documents, photos, and exhibits. And, visitors who […]

Have you ever wondered how Hawaii gained such a stellar reputation as one of the most beautiful, friendliest, and deeply cultural places in the world? Well, a lot of the credit goes to one man: Duke Kahanamoku. The Bishop Museum will celebrate Kahanamoku’s life and legacy in a new exhibit which is currently running through […]

With the vast majority of Hawaii’s population residing on Oahu, you would think it would be the epicenter of all-things-cultural in Hawaii. But, the neighbor islands are teeming with local art, sculpture, artifacts, and collections—much of which you can see on display at one of the many neighbor island museums. Here’s a look at some of […]

Luxury ocean liners. Exotic, ornate hotels. A burgeoning, modern society just starting to take shape. Life at the end of Hawaii’s Golden Era (1893-1941) was exciting and progressive—and marked the beginning of mass travel to the islands. To entice even more visitors, many companies enlisted the help of travel ads and posters, many of which […]

Celebrity Hawaii Vacations – does it get any more luxe than that? Many stars come to Hawaii to unwind, connect with nature, or enjoy time in a 5-star resort. Let’s see where you can find A-listers while in the islands! An Escape from Hollywood What do you do when you need a break from the […]

September 12th will be a night full of stars in Waikiki — and, we don’t just mean the kind in the sky! The executive producer of “Hawaii 5-0,” Peter Lenkov, just announced the show will hold its Season 6 premiere at Sunset on the Beach in mid-September. It’s a chance for fans to get up-close […]