Category: Hawaii Culture & Happenings

Have you ever seen or heard the meme, “surfing sucks don’t try it”? If you have then I’m sure you know the purpose behind it. Any local can attest to the frustration of their hometown becoming more and more crowded, and not just the popular towns of Hawaii like Waikiki or Lahaina. My parents experience […]

There’s something classic and charming about Hawaii’s style of home décor. Indoor plants, teak furniture, light bright colors, bamboo wind chimes, plantation style architecture… even something as practical as a rice cooker has its endearing qualities. What it comes down to is Hawaii homes have a timeless sense of ease, relaxation and simplicity. You feel […]

I love taking evening strolls in Hawaii, especially after dinner when the sun has set. The sky is an inky blue that hasn’t quite surrendered to the blackness of night yet, and there’s enough light to see your path, but still dark enough to evoke the nocturnal senses. It’s the best way to relax before […]

Henry Kaiser. The name probably rings a bell, right? But why? For those of you who don’t know the significance behind this name, here is a brief history lesson on a man who was extremely noteworthy in Hawaii, and largely recognized as the most powerful businessman in the US of the era. Henry Kaiser might […]

Just a short five-or-ten minute walk north on King Street from the iconic and much-visited Honolulu landmarks Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Hawaiian Mission Houses is Chinatown. Now designated as Culture & Arts District, the area is home to many fine eateries and a handful of quirky art galleries. And while they are great […]

When you’ve finally made it to the warm tropics of Hawaii, and you can hardly wait to check out the resort pool and beautiful beaches, you’re probably not even remotely thinking about the traffic you may encounter from the airport to the hotel. Or if you’re leaving the resort to catch a flight home, or […]

Hawaii is among the most desirable locations in the world for a destination wedding. It’s exotic but still in the United States, so current passports, customs, visas, and currency exchanges are entirely unnecessary for your U.S. guests to negotiate. Our agents here at Hawaii Aloha Travel are experts at helping you plan your Hawaii wedding, […]

Most people would agree that there is one kind of rain: the wet kind. But just as the indigenous cultures of Alaska and Canada have dozens of different words for different kinds of snow, so does the Hawaiian language have a great many words and phrases that are specific to rainfall characteristics in different parts […]

With my one-year marriage anniversary approaching this July, I’ve been busy finding ways to celebrate in a unique, romantic and meaningful way. Since my husband and I are lucky enough to live in a place as beautiful as the North Shore of Oahu, it’s hard to find someplace to beat it. We considered flying to […]

We all know that vacations make us happy. They represent time off from work, a chance to de stress, lively activities and a switch up from the ordinary life routine. But when I did a bit of research online, I actually discovered that not ALL vacations make us happy. Things like stressful planning, being over […]

Spring is in full swing and the warmer Hawaiian weather is upon us. Already we’re seeing temperatures in the mid 80’s with a humidity level in the low 70’s, and the trades have died down just enough to give everyone in Hawaii a taste of summer’s humid climate. There are a variety of ways to […]

When taking a vacation, I feel it’s common for people to complain that relaxation mode only kicks in halfway through the trip. I think we can all agree it takes a while to unwind and decompress from life, especially if you have a stressful job. So an eight-day vacation means you really only have four […]