Blog - Hawaii Aloha Travel

Say “Aloha” to Saimin!

The latest in know your foods in Hawaii: saimin! Or, “How to eat soup with chopsticks.” Saimin is Hawaii history in a bowl. I had…

Flying into Hana Airport

You’ve likely heard of the road to Hana, and maybe you’re considering traveling along the famous route when you’re in Hawaii. But there’s another way…

Banyan Trees in Hawaii Protect and Inspire

Banyan trees are common in Hawaii but they grow in a very uncommon way: their roots are in reverse, reaching down to the ground from…

Iao Valley State Park: a Geological and Historical Wonder

Iao Valley State Park is one of the most unique and beautiful places in Maui. It is rich with history and cultural significance. Want to…

The Byodo-In Temple

The Byodo-In Temple is located at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park in Kaneohe. It was first established on June 7, 1968 to commemorate…

Likeke Falls – Easy Hike off the Beaten Path

Looking for a Hawaii hike that feels “off the beaten path” but still is easy to complete? You should check out Likeke Falls on Oahu!…

Hawaii Boxing Day is a Blast!

The day after Christmas is celebrated as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom. Here in Hawaii, December 26 is also celebrated but it’s because boxes…

Mele Kalikimaka – Christmas in Hawaii with Shaka Santa

Christmas in Hawaii is always a great idea! Just ask Shaka Santa (or the many residents who celebrate the Holiday season in the islands)! “Mele Kalikimaka,”…

Oahu Cemetery Sparks Reflection

I’m not, by nature, a morbid person. I am, however, an avid history buff. I’m also a rabid baseball fan, and I live across the…

Princess Kaiulani at Ainahau in Waikiki

With the recent release of the fictional biography Barbarian Princess, controversy surrounding the legacy of Princess Victoria Kaiulani has swirled in Hawaii. Many groups have…