Hawaii Vacation Blog

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 […]

Car games for long road trips are something most kids do to pass the time. “I Spy” is usually the go-to, or maybe “Punch Buggy,” when a VW bug is spotted. That one wasn’t particularly popular when I was growing up, because at the time, souped-up Bugs were all the rage in Hawaii. They were […]

Because of the recent hurricanes that hit Hawaii, and the potential for more on the horizon (hurricane season is from June 1st till the end of November), I figured we might be seeing some wet weather for the next few months. But for anyone traveling to Hawaii during this time, don’t let this be a […]

For vacationing golf nuts disappointed by prohibitive baggage fees that preclude bringing along a set of clubs for a Hawaii vacation, I have good news: you don’t need to. Vacationers on Oahu have dozens of courses to choose from. Unfortunately, club rentals at the finer courses can be as expensive as baggage fees. But there […]

The Moana Surfrider has always allured me. Every time I’ve driven past the white-columned entrance on Kalakaua Avenue or walked past the towering banyan tree steps away from Waikiki beach, I’m charmed. Almost enchanted by its presence and design. Maybe because of its regal yet plantation-style architecture. Or the enticing wooden rocking chairs in the […]

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 full of beautiful beaches and singular experiences. Unfortunately, many visitors don’t get to experience them due to the simple fact that they don’t know about those activities. A day at Oahu’s Kaneohe Sandbar is among those activities. Located in the heart of Kaneohe Bay, the sandbar attracts a flotilla of watercrafts daily. On […]

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, […]

Hawaii cliffs are some of the most famous and beautiful sights in the world. How about climbing one during your next Hawaii vacation? The Lure of Cliffs Many people seek adventure during their vacations. It’s as if some internal heartstring tugs at us to get up and explore. We feel encouraged to discover new terrain, […]

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 […]