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Discover Waikiki: Free or (Almost free) Year round Happenings

If Oahu is on your list for a Hawaiian getaway, you’ll probably find yourself in Waikiki. Though some might label it as “touristy,” it’s a…

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Ticket Sales Begin for Hawaiian Airlines

Starting next spring, vacationers from the Bay Area and Los Angeles eyeing a Hawaiʻi getaway can be among the first to revel in the sophisticated…

Oahu’s best yakiniku – Sizzle

Deeming Yakiniku Sizzle “Oahu’s best yakiniku” restaurant may be hyperbolic but considering our small sample size of one (1) such non-chain Japanese barbeque establishment in…

Waterfalls on Kauai: My Top 5 Picks

I must be excited about the waterfalls on Kauai because I can only think about anticipating my visit to the Garden Isle! Besides all the…

Waimea Kauai

It is unmistakable when you arrive in Waimea Kauai. The lush greenery of the town dramatically changes into a landscape dominated by red dirt and…

Pet-friendly Hawaii vacation

“Can we bring our dog/cat along on a Hawaii vacation?” It’s a question Hawaii Aloha Travel gets frequently from people planning a visit to the…

A resident on a guided Oahu snorkeling tour

I’m a lifelong Hawaii resident who is not inclined to sign up for a guided Oahu snorkeling tour. I know the best places for exploring…

Maui wildfires create disaster conditions

Maui is burning. That’s not hyperbole. Dozens of homes and businesses in Historic Lahaina Town have been destroyed, and wildfires across the Valley Isle have…

Oahu traffic – getting around the island

There is a construction staging area for roadwork projects in and around Honolulu below the HAT Blog Home Office, and it’s busy. It’s got us…

Hawaii Theatre – a visitor primer

A recent trip to the Hawaii Theatre Centre with brought a fresh appreciation for the splendor of the 100-year-old edifice and its remarkable history. Known…