Hawaii Vacation Blog

When you dream of your time in Oahu, you probably see yourself dining by the ocean as the sun sets. Luckily there are lots of places to do that. In fact, there are so many Oahu restaurants with a view that it can be difficult to know which are best. After all, you want to […]

Tucked up in the hills and behind the trees, overlooking Diamond Head and the city of Honolulu, you will find Spaulding House. Spaulding House is what I call a true hidden gem. You have to seek it out. You won’t just stroll by it as you drive through Honolulu. It’s hard to find, and while […]

Back in June, when I went to the Big Island with a friend, we gave ourselves a lot of time to explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I love national parks, and I wanted to do everything in Hawaii Volcanoes. We hiked around, saw the lava flow, and took our time seeing all of the sights. […]

The best things in life – and in Hawaii – are free. Watching the changing colors as the sun dips below the ocean, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, and having a lazy day on the beach are among my favorite things to do here. And they are all free things to do in Oahu. Unfortunately, […]

One thing that I love about Oahu is that it’s a very accessible island. You can see a lot of beauty and get a feel for the island from a variety of tours, scenic drives, and paved walks. Hawaii Aloha Travel offers several tours that take you to many of these accessible places. Spend one […]

If you ask me, a visit to the Na Pali Coast is a must-do when you come to Kauai. Depending on your interests, there are many different ways that you can do that. There are helicopter tours, boat cruises, and, if you are really brave and adventurous, you can even hike it. By far, my […]

While is hands-down my favorite snorkeling spot on Oahu, there are a lot of great places to go snorkeling here. It just depends on what you are looking for and what else you are doing that day. For those who are staying on the North Shore, or who plan to spend the day up there, […]

Hands down, Hanauma Bay is one of the best snorkeling spots on Oahu. Hanauma Bay was formed within a volcanic cone and is home to a pristine marine ecosystem. When you are snorkeling, you will see all kinds of fish, and you might even see sea turtles. Aside from the tropical fish, the crystal clear […]

I’m always looking for the best free attractions and activities in Hawaii – these are things I love to do myself and am eager to share with visitors like you. That’s why I’m excited to talk about Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden on Oahu.  I recently headed out to this beautiful place and was blown away by […]

While museums probably aren’t the first thing that you think about when you think of Hawaii, there are many museums to explore here. You will see exhibits nothing like you will see back home because of Hawaii’s unique art, culture, and history. This week, I decided to go to Bishop Museum because I wanted to […]

One of the most frequently asked questions I get about Hawaii is whether or not the is worth a visit. Honestly, I could never answer. I had never been to the Dole Plantation aside from a quick visit to grab some Dole Whip. But today, I decided to do some research and see for myself. […]

When I go on vacation, I don’t want to eat at the same types of places I frequent at home. I want to eat local food, visit mom-and-pop shops, and go to the restaurants that are away from the tourists. I feel like you can learn a lot about a place that you are visiting […]