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Safety First! Take Care When Using Fireworks in Hawaii

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…

Top 5 Oahu Excursions When You’re Short on Time

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…

From Roasted Pig to City Lights: Christmas in Hawaii

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…

What’s On the Menu? Traditional Hawaiian Christmas Dinner

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…

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Hawaii

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…

The Best Scuba Diving in Hawaii for Beginners

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…

Want to Learn More About the USS Arizona in Hawaii? There’s an App for 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…

What and When Are Hawaii’s Seasons?

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…

5 Reasons Hawaii is the Healthiest State in the U.S.

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…

What Does Chris Hemsworth Have To Do with Hawaii?

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…