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…
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…
Maui Observatory: Counting the Stars at Haleakala’s Science City
Hawaii telescopes and observatories provide scientists with some of the keenest galactic eyes on the planet. While you’re vacationing on the island below, scientists at…
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),…
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,…
Hawaii favorite dishes at home
Trying traditional Hawaii foods while on a Hawaii vacation is a crucial part of experiencing Hawaii’s unique blend of cultures and their cuisines. Here on…