Hawaii Vacation Blog

If you’re like me, just the THOUGHT of being on a boat for more than a milli-second seems like a daunting task. Why? Like so many others, I get seasick. So, whenever I can, I avoid boats altogether. But, in Hawaii, there’s no better way to view whales than from a boat. So, what’s a […]

Here in Hawaii, we have the best of both worlds: We still have amazing holiday light displays, but don’t have to suffer frostbite while viewing them! Which is why I think a trek to the annual Honolulu City Lights display is one of my all-time favorite holiday excursions. So, if you’re visiting Hawaii this holiday […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hawaii, thanks to a pair of spectacular sand sculptures on Oahu! Sandsational Sand Sculpting, a company based in Melbourne, Florida, has just put the finishing touches on the second of two holiday sculptures at the Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, and you can be one of the […]

Are you thinking of visiting Hawaii in the winter? Of course you are! Well, if you’re coming to the islands between November and March, you’re coming during the state’s rainy season. So, you’ll want a few rainy-day activities in your back-pocket just in case. Here are our top 7 things to do on the neighbor […]

Lucky you! You’ve scored a trip to Maui for Thanksgiving! But, what to do on Turkey Day when most locals are spending time feasting with family? Here are our top 5 ways to spend Thanksgiving on Maui: Turkey Trot: If you’re willing to get up early—very early—then, this event is for you (you may still be […]

We’ve got the inside scoop on the most unique hang gliding Oahu offers: powered hang gliding!  If you’re visiting Oahu and looking for a view from above, you may think a helicopter ride, traditional hang glider, or parasail may be your only options. Not true!  You have another option that combines the speed of a […]

The cost of green fees and club rentals for golfers visiting the island of Maui can often be prohibitive. It’s no surprise, really, because Maui boasts some of the most spectacularly beautiful golf courses in the world. The Plantation Course at Kaanapali, for example is home to the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions. It is […]

How would you like to return home from your Hawaii vacation boasting about your visit to America’s only official royal residence? You can, if you visit Palace on Oahu! Palace in downtown Honolulu was the residence of the last monarchs of Hawaii, King and Queen . And, if you’re visiting Hawaii soon, you can be one of […]

If you’re planning to be in Hawaii over Thanksgiving, you have an awful lot to be thankful for: The (hopefully) beautiful weather, warm sunshine, fantastic beaches, not to mention you won’t have to slog around in the snow! And, if you book an through Hawaii Aloha Travel, your travel professional can fill your Turkey Day […]

Hawaii just wouldn’t be, well, Hawaii if not for our amazing ocean, coral reefs, and wildlife, and they’re a top-tier visitor attraction for many who come here.  In fact, when you book your vacation through Hawaii Aloha Travel, you have a whole host of ocean activities at your fingertips, if you want to explore Hawaii’s underwater […]

If you’re visiting Hawaii and want to experience the landscape like the (Hawaiian cowboys) of the past, grab your saddle and read on! We’ve made a list of some of the best horseback riding in Hawaii, so you can put a little giddy up in your vacation:Oahu Hawaii Polo Trail Rides: Hawaii Polo Trail Rides are […]

If you’re like most of us, you associate the term, “Dengue Fever,” with a far-off, remote land. Probably somewhere near Africa. Nowhere near Hawaii. But, that’s not necessarily the case, at least this year. So far, Dengue Fever has been confirmed on the Big Island, and officials are scrambling to eradicate the disease before it […]