Honolulu’s Exceptional Trees

We’ll go out on a, erm, limb here and suggest that the kind of tree most commonly associated with Hawaii is the coconut palm. It’s a ubiquitous motif in picture… Read More

Birding in Hawaii: a birdwatcher’s primer

Hawaii is home to a wide variety of native bird species. Many of them are on the Endangered Species List and some are “critically endangered”. Efforts are… Read More

Hawaii National Parks Week welcomes visitors

The annual Hawaii National Parks Week begins Saturday, April 16, and opening day offers free admission to both Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island and… Read More

Hawaii golf: 2 local (Oahu) favorites

If you are a golfer and looking to play a round or two during your Hawaii vacation (as opposed to planning a full-on golf holiday), you’ll likely be overwhelmed by… Read More

Mount Ka’ala: Oahu’s tallest mountain

In the Waianae Mountain Range, Mount Ka’ala is the highest point on Oahu at an elevation of 4,025 feet. The actual peak itself is inaccessible, as it is home… Read More

Helewai Eco Tours: Maui watershed stewards

Here at Hawaii Aloha Travel, we have long advocated for visitor education tours and programs that focus on native Hawaiian ecology and culture. Helewai Eco Tours… Read More