Hawaii Vacation Blog

You’ve been in Hawaii for a while now, and you finally understand bus schedules, the zoo and aquarium hours, and golf course tee times. But, WAIT! It’s New Year’s Day, and some services and places in Hawaii are barely open — or closed altogether. What’s a traveler to do? Hawaii Travel to the rescue! Here’s […]

The LAST thing you want to be doing on New Year’s Eve in Hawaii is explaining to a police officer why you illegally shot-off fireworks. Trust me. So, here’s a look at some of the rules and regulations surrounding fireworks in Hawaii and some tips on where to buy all the pyrotechnics you need to […]

Spending New Year’s Eve in Hawaii is pretty special, not only because you get to ring in 2016 in paradise, but also because we are BANANAS about our fireworks! Even though the Honolulu City Council banned most personal fireworks in 2012, you’ll still see lots of revelers setting off all sorts of firecrackers. Then, of […]

Picture it: You’ve had a busy morning on Oahu and have already had lunch. You’re too tired (or short on time) to commit to a full or half-day tour, but you aren’t ready to head back to your hotel room. Besides a little stint at the beach, what’s a visitor to do? Here, we have […]

With all the fanfare surrounding Christmas, it’s hard to believe there’s anywhere on the planet that DOESN’T celebrate the holiday. But, it wasn’t too long ago that the word “Christmas” meant nothing to those who lived in the islands. Here’s a brief history lesson about how the holiday came to Hawaii, who brought it here, and […]

Roasted turkey, stuffing, spiral ham, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole: that’s a traditional Christmas dinner, right? Wrong! In Hawaii, we have our version of Christmas dinner, and it’s called the Christmas ! Here’s a look at some of the traditional foods locals devour during a Hawaiian Christmas Dinner: Want to try some of these […]

We may not have a white Christmas in Hawaii, but here in the State, we have PLENTY Christmas spirit! For visitors, that means lots of things to do if you want to put a little “jingle” in your vacation.  So, here’s a look at the top 10 ways to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii: 1. Hawaii Bowl: The […]

You’re ready to “take the plunge” and scuba dive in Hawaii, but you’re still a beginner. No problem – we have you covered! Today, we’re revealing the best scuba diving in Hawaii for beginners! We’ve also got a few tips to help make the most of your scuba excursion along with some jaw-dropping photos that […]

When you book a or a through Hawaii Aloha Travel, your tour guide will offer guidance, information, and context so you can enjoy your visit to the fullest. But, you’ll soon have another tool at your disposal that can make your visit even more unique and profound — a new app that will provide a first-hand […]

If you live anywhere besides the tropics (and most of you probably do), identifying the four seasons is pretty easy. Not so if you live in Hawaii. In fact, we don’t really have four “seasons” at all. Instead, we have two different weather patterns: summer and winter. Although each season varies a bit in precipitation, […]

The main islands of Hawaii has a long and deep connection to Hollywood (think The Descendants, Aloha, 50 First Dates, etc.), but, now, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are getting a shot at stardom. That’s because they play a starring role in a new, short documentary film called “Lightning Strikes Twice,” which is the real-life sequel […]

Hands down, Hawaii is one of the best places on Earth to live and visit. But, did you know it’s also a great place to stay healthy? According to Ozmosi, a healthcare company, Hawaii is the healthiest state in the US in 2023. Hawaii has a score of 79.40 out of 100 “Hawaii’s top ranking as the healthiest […]