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Hawaii voluntourism: make a difference
Hawaii’s Great Outdoors, its beaches and natural spaces, are generally the reason most people seek out a vacation in paradise. “Hawaii voluntourism” is an ever-growing…
Rabbit Island Hawaii (Manana) and its story
It’s been a long time since we’ve written about Oahu’s Rabbit Island Hawaii. Seen from the Makapu’u Lighthouse Lookout, Makapu’u Beach Park, and much of…
Hawaii Golf: a tale of two “munis”
A Hawaii golf adventure is a dream for many, and it’s one reason we occasionally write about Hawaii golf courses here on the HAT Blog….
Merrie Monarch Festival returns, and with it spirit
The Merrie Monarch Festival begins on April 17, 2022. The beloved hula festival was begun in 1963, conceived as an effort to attract visitors to…
Famous Waipio Valley on Hawaii Island closed to nonresidents
For the most recent Hawaii Vacation Podcast, Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher offered listeners some important information about “Big Island Pro’s and Con’s.” It got…
HAT’s Aloha Bruce Fisher talks Hawaii visitor arrivals surge on Hawaii News Now
Hawaii Tourism officials released Hawaii visitor arrivals and spending numbers for February 2022, which indicate a near return to pre-pandemic levels. This was not unexpected,…
Flying to Hawaii: a resident’s observations
First, some facts about flying to Hawaii: I love to travel. I view air travel with the same loathing as anyone would fear a root-canal…
Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu Never Stopped Rocking
The Hawaii Aloha Travel Blog recently returned to the Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu after a long three years. We are happy to report that it…
Prince Jonah Kuhio: Hawaii’s royal “Renaissance man”
Hawaii celebrates Prince Jonah Kuhio Day to mark his birth on March 26, 1871. It is one of three State holidays in Hawaii honoring two…
Black Shamrock Tavern: Hawaii’s newest Irish pub
Hawaii’s newest Irish pub, Black Shamrock Tavern, opens fittingly on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022. It is the newest iteration of an Irish pub…
Oahu Marine Life Conservation Districts
Several of Oahu’s most popular ocean recreation destinations are also home to a wide variety of marine life and are listed as official Oahu Marine…
UH Baseball welcomes back visiting baseball fans
The University of Hawaii Men’s Baseball team, the Rainbow Warriors, held its “home opener” on Friday, February 18. This comes nearly two years after the…