Hawaii Vacation Blog

If you’re visiting Oahu and staying in Waikiki, you may wonder: what could possibly be worth driving 2 hours to Haleiwa on the North Shore?! The answer is plain and simple: Waimea Valley. Here you’ll find historical and archaeological sites, an expansive botanical garden, and cultural attractions that will transport you back to the time […]

When you visit Oahu, you won’t want to miss stopping at one of the most spectacular lookouts in Hawaii, the Halona Blowhole. Located in East Oahu along Highway, the site is only about 15-20 minutes from . The site gives visitors the chance to witness nature at its most powerful, as the mighty blowhole can […]

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 […]

If you’re searching for a destination where you can experience Native Hawaiian culture, enjoy wide-open spaces, and take advantage of scenic beauty and enticing adventures, then Molokai is the place for you. You won’t find skyscrapers or stoplights on Molokai (and you’ll only find about 7,000 people living there), but you WILL find friendly people, […]

New bikini? Check Comfortable Flip Flops? Check Good book for the plane? Check. If you’re coming to Hawaii and have your packing list all ready to go, good for you! But, read this list of ten things “I wish I’d packed for Hawaii” BEFORE you zup-up your suitcase! 1. A light jacket: You need a jacket in Hawaii? It’s […]

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 […]

Located just nine miles from Maui, Lanai seems like a world-away from the hustle-and-bustle of modern city-life. The smallest inhabited island in Hawaii has no stoplights, and only thirty miles of its roads are paved. Only three hotels reside on what was once called The Pineapple Island. If you want to escape and relax, you won’t find a […]

Few people come to Hawaii with the sole purpose of bumping into a celebrity, but wouldn’t it be cool to see one anyway!? If only for bragging rights when you get back home, it may be worth staying in one of these eight hotels where celebrities are known to stay! Here are the hotels that […]