Hawaii Vacation Blog

Sure, Hawaii isn’t exactly known as a place where you’d find a lot of Irish, but we have our fair share of the fair-skinned here! And, when St. Patrick’s Day comes around, you’ll find that just about everyone in Hawaii is happy to party like an Irishman. So, here are a few events around town […]

If you start an internet earch for “hiking trails in Hawaii,” you can expect to be bombarded with hundreds of posts about some of the most beautiful summits or vistas in the islands. But, if you look close enough, you may also notice something else: words like “illegal” or “off-limits” attached to some of these […]

Here in Hawaii, we know a lot about many of the sea creatures that inhabit our islands’ waters. But, sharks? Well, it can be pretty hard to get up close and personal with a living shark — you probably know why! In fact, used to be, when a scientist wanted to examine a pregnant shark, he […]

There are times when living in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is less than convenient (expensive goods, lack of “road trips,” early-morning televised football games). But then, there are times when being isolated is a real perk — and Tuesday, March 8 is one of them! That’s when we can expect to see a “deep […]

It’s hard to imagine there’s anything more beautiful than some of Hawaii’s above-ground landscapes. But, below the surface of the ocean, you’ll find an entirely different world — just as beautiful (perhaps even more so) with caves, caverns, and undersea lava tubes, all for you to explore. For those who are proficient scuba divers, exploring some […]

What sport combines the graceful, spiritual experience of surfing with the upper-body toning benefits of paddling? Stand-up paddle boarding, of course! When you visit Hawaii, you’ll see stand-up paddle boarders just about everywhere. But, some places are certainly more ideal than others — you’re looking for calm, flat water if you’re a beginner. So, we’ve put […]

Going to church may not the be activity number one on your Hawaii “To-Do” list, but, you may want to make it a priority! That’s because Hawaii is full of historical (and beautiful) 19th century religious houses that are full of history and rich tradition. You won’t regret taking a side-trip to visit these churches […]

You’ve made the long flight to Hawaii, and you’re all settled in your rented condo. You’re ready to settle-in for a quiet evening after a long day at the beach, and ZZZPPP! The power goes out. The next door has a generator to power the building through the outage, but not you. You’re on your […]

Oahu hiking is great for any level! We have lots of trails on the island, including multi-mile treks that will allow you to immerse yourself in Hawaii’s natural beauty.  Ready to discover these great hikes? Read on to learn all about them, along with some tips for making the most of adventure.  Are Long Hikes […]

When you visit Hawaii, one of the first things  you may notice is the abundance of birds here. Yes, some are your run-of-the-mill pigeons. But if you look closer, or if you take an extended , you may also see some rare, beautiful birds, some of which are native only to Hawaii. If you see […]

Wondering where Bruno Mars is from? The megastar is Hawaii’s golden child. He was born in Honolulu and grew up in a local musical family.  Each time Bruno is up for an award, Hawaii cheers him on. And when he brought his 24K Magic World Tour back home to Honolulu in 2018, he broke records […]

Aloha Bruce (our Hawaii Aloha Travel guru) and I have something in common. We both got engaged in Hawaii! I just finished reading Bruce’s post about his trip to Eternity Beach on Oahu, where he proposed to his wife, Yaling. And, I couldn’t help but smile when I imagine Bruce burying the ring in the […]