Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

If you’re visiting Hawaii and plan to smoke or vape, you should be aware of two new laws that could have quite an impact on your habit! On January 1st, two new laws went into effect in The A State: One raises the legal smoking age from 18 to 21 (Hawaii is now the first […]

You’ve been in Hawaii for a while now, and you finally understand bus schedules, the zoo and aquarium hours, and golf course tee times. But, WAIT! It’s New Year’s Day, and some services and places in Hawaii are barely open — or closed altogether. What’s a traveler to do? Hawaii Travel to the rescue! Here’s […]

The LAST thing you want to be doing on New Year’s Eve in Hawaii is explaining to a police officer why you illegally shot-off fireworks. Trust me. So, here’s a look at some of the rules and regulations surrounding fireworks in Hawaii and some tips on where to buy all the pyrotechnics you need to […]

Spending New Year’s Eve in Hawaii is pretty special, not only because you get to ring in 2016 in paradise, but also because we are BANANAS about our fireworks! Even though the Honolulu City Council banned most personal fireworks in 2012, you’ll still see lots of revelers setting off all sorts of firecrackers. Then, of […]

Picture it: You’ve had a busy morning on Oahu and have already had lunch. You’re too tired (or short on time) to commit to a full or half-day tour, but you aren’t ready to head back to your hotel room. Besides a little stint at the beach, what’s a visitor to do? Here, we have […]

We may not have a white Christmas in Hawaii, but here in the State, we have PLENTY Christmas spirit! For visitors, that means lots of things to do if you want to put a little “jingle” in your vacation.  So, here’s a look at the top 10 ways to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii: 1. Hawaii Bowl: The […]

You’re ready to “take the plunge” and scuba dive in Hawaii, but you’re still a beginner. No problem – we have you covered! Today, we’re revealing the best scuba diving in Hawaii for beginners! We’ve also got a few tips to help make the most of your scuba excursion along with some jaw-dropping photos that […]

When you book a or a through Hawaii Aloha Travel, your tour guide will offer guidance, information, and context so you can enjoy your visit to the fullest. But, you’ll soon have another tool at your disposal that can make your visit even more unique and profound — a new app that will provide a first-hand […]

If you live anywhere besides the tropics (and most of you probably do), identifying the four seasons is pretty easy. Not so if you live in Hawaii. In fact, we don’t really have four “seasons” at all. Instead, we have two different weather patterns: summer and winter. Although each season varies a bit in precipitation, […]

Hands down, Hawaii is one of the best places on Earth to live and visit. But, did you know it’s also a great place to stay healthy? According to Ozmosi, a healthcare company, Hawaii is the healthiest state in the US in 2023. Hawaii has a score of 79.40 out of 100 “Hawaii’s top ranking as the healthiest […]

It’s that time of year when many families coming to Hawaii have one goal in mind: take a great family pics and selfies. But, where to go? Here’s a list of the 10 best family photo spots on Oahu: 1. Sunset Beach: Yes, Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore is a bit “out of the way” […]

Did you know that the sand on Hawaii beaches can be white, yellow, black, red, or even green? Yep, just like the rainbow you’ll see after a morning drizzle here in Hawaii, our sand can be just as colorful. But, to find it, you’ll need to know where to look. Black Sand Beaches: If you’re […]