Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

Our dear friends who have survived the Cleveland, Ohio weather for fifteen years encountered quite a surprise during their visit to Haleakala — they actually said they were COLD atop the mountain and weren’t prepared for how frigid the temperatures can be at such a high elevation. Their situation reminded me that, despite dozens of […]

When my husband and I worked in television news on the mainland, it was suits all the way. But, as soon as we landed jobs in Hawaii, we knew we were in for a wardrobe crisis: Not only did the men wear Aloha shirts on-air, but the ladies were often shrouded in muumuus! That was […]

Hawaii visitors who want to cycle around Honolulu will soon be able to “hop-on and hop-off” at their leisure! Starting this summer, Honolulu will join the 60 or so other U.S. cities that have bikeshare programs. According to a press release, Secure Bike Share will partner with Bikeshare Hawaii to finance and operate 1,000 bikes at […]

On a personal level, I’ve always been intrigued by the island of , Hawaii. Considered the “forbidden island,”  is a 72 square-mile privately owned island just southwest of the island of Kauai. Purchased from King in 1864, this island has preserved many of the traditional ways of life, including the Hawaiian language, and is inhabited […]

I’ve lived in a lot of big cities in my life, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such satisfied bus ridership as I’ve seen in Honolulu. In many major cities, young children wouldn’t dare take the bus by themselves. But, here, you’ll see all walks of life shuffle in and out of the buses — […]

How would you like to turn your visit to Hawaii into a way to help the environment?! How about the opportunity to leave Hawaii a little better than you found it? Well, if you’re environmentally-minded, you have the chance to leave your mark on Maui, thanks to a program called Volunteering on Vacation by the […]

There are lots of reasons Secret Hawaii Tours keeps it small. Among them? Our guests deserve a more intimate and personalized experience than the typical big Hawaii bus tour.  But, now there’s another reason you may want to avoid cramming into a big bus while on vacation in Hawaii — many communities are outlawing them. […]

During my last trip to Kauai, we took an “off-ramp” we hadn’t taken before but had always wanted to explore — the small road to Hanapepe Town.  I was originally intrigued by the town when I saw its slogan, “Hawaii’s Biggest Little Town.” What could that possibly mean!? Well, one stroll through the town, and […]

There are few things more spectacular than seeing flowing lava from an active volcano on the Big Island in Hawaii. BUT, if you suffer from asthma or other lung issues, you MAY want to reconsider hiking to the flow. According to the Hawaii Tribune Herald, vog (volcanic fog) doesn’t necessarily cause asthma, but it can […]

Thinking of visiting Hawaii in January? Read this first! From mid-December through the first week in January, visitors flock to the islands. And, it’s no surprise why — when the rest of the mainland is freezing, we have what everyone is looking for: A respite from the cold.  But, when the kids get back to […]

As winter’s chill arrives to your home, you’ll likely begin daydreaming about Hawaii weather in December. Or, maybe you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip here and wondering what to expect for your December Hawaii vacation.  We’ve got you covered! Here’s an overview of December weather in Hawaii for those of you planning your […]

North Shore Kauai is a glistening, scenic place full of natural wonders. But is it the best place to stay on the island?  Honestly, it depends on what you want from your Kauai vacation.  The good news is that you can’t go too wrong. If you’ve been following the Hawaii Aloha Travel blogs, you probably […]