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Entertaining Kids Made Easy on Oahu
Once the sun sets each night during your Oahu vacation, you may wonder: What do I do with my (children)? Well, Ward Village in Honolulu has a solution! The developers of the popular shopping destination just announced they’re partnering with the Honolulu International Film Festival to bring Keiki Courtyard Cinema to families. Courtyard Cinema is…
Read More5 Reasons Waimea Valley on Oahu is Worth the Trip & Cost!
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…
Read MoreHalona Blowhole in Oahu – Everything You Need To Be On Alert For
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…
Read MoreTop 5 Books About Hawaii
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…
Read MoreTop 10 Happy-Hours on Oahu
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…
Read MoreSlow It Down on Molokai
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,…
Read MoreTen Things “I Wish I’d Packed for Hawaii”
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…
Read MoreHawaii Five-O Premiere Wrap Up
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…
Read MoreStars Shine at the Hawaii Five-O Premiere
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…
Read MoreWhy Queen’s Surf Beach for Hawaii Five-O Premiere?
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…
Read MoreFans Flock to Hawaii Five-O Premiere in Waikiki
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…
Read MoreThe Island of Lanai in Hawaii
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…
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