Hawaii is just as majestic as you see in the postcards, BUT many of the state’s most scenic places are best (and sometimes only) viewed by air and sea. Thank goodness Hawaii Aloha Travel offers helicopter and boat tours to help you gain access and views to some of the most beautiful sites in Hawaii.…

You’ve landed in Hawaii and have your rental car ready to go. But, now what!? It’s time to take a scenic drive (or a few, for that matter), so you can go at your own pace and see the scenery on your terms. Here’s a look at our favorite Hawaii scenic drives — grab your keys…

There’s really not a BAD time to visit Hawaii, but some seasons are more pleasant than others here in paradise. And, Spring is one of them! Here are our top 5 reasons why it’s a great idea to visit Hawaii in March, April, and May! 1. The weather: In Hawaii, we don’t have four seasons, but…

Long-gone are the days when Hawaii visitors had to rely solely on guide books and articles clipped out of the Sunday newspaper! These days, it’s all about the Hawaii apps that can make your visit to the islands more interesting, safer, and more informed. Read-on to learn about our favorite Hawaii apps for your upcoming…

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…