Hawaii Vacation Blog

It looked like a scene right out of a hit T.V. show: Reporters gathered in anticipation of a star-studded event on the beach, only to notice the rain start to fall and threaten the entire party. But, THEN, just in time for the red carpet procession, the rain stops, the skies clear, and the beautifully-dressed […]

It’s a star-studded red carpet premiere in Waikiki tonight, as the cast of Hawaii Five-O descended on Waikiki for Sunset on the Beach. Hawaii Aloha Travel’s Aloha Bruce was there ON the red carpet interviewing the cast and bringing us live coverage via Periscope. The weather even cooperated, after some light rain began to fall in […]

Hawaii Five-O could hold its annual red-carpet premiere anywhere, so why choose Queen’s Surf Beach? Besides the oversized, outdoor screen already in place for the weekly Sunset on the Beach events, the venue has a rich history, lots of space, and captures the spirit of . The area was actually named after Queen i because her beach […]

Hawaii Five-O superfans from all around the globe are gearing up for what promises to be an extraordinary night Saturday, as the cast and producers of the popular drama descend on Waikiki for the Hawaii Five-O Premiere at Sunset on the Beach. from Hawaii Aloha Travel is one of only a few, carefully selected reporters […]

Located just nine miles from Maui, Lanai seems like a world-away from the hustle-and-bustle of modern city-life. The smallest inhabited island in Hawaii has no stoplights, and only thirty miles of its roads are paved. Only three hotels reside on what was once called The Pineapple Island. If you want to escape and relax, you won’t find a […]

Few people come to Hawaii with the sole purpose of bumping into a celebrity, but wouldn’t it be cool to see one anyway!? If only for bragging rights when you get back home, it may be worth staying in one of these eight hotels where celebrities are known to stay! Here are the hotels that […]

If you’re traveling to Hawaii with children, you’ll likely be doing some pretty adventurous stuff. And, when kids have adventures, there’s always the risk of injury. But, when you’re on vacation, you may not have the luxury of time to seek treatment for a fracture or injury. Even if an Emergency Room provides immediate treatment, […]

After a fulfilling Hawaii vacation, many visitors leave with happy memories, tons of pictures, and, sometimes, a bad sunburn (ouch!). But, how about bringing home a considerable amount of knowledge about Hawaii culture and art? Now, THAT’S a vacation! Hawaii’s museums are a treasure-trove of cultural artifacts, art, documents, photos, and exhibits. And, visitors who […]

Vegans on Oahu will have no trouble navigating the Oahu restaurant scene for healthy veggie fare. In fact, Oahu is a great place to find vegan Hawaiian food and yummy meat-free options from around the world. However, many restaurants that don’t advertise themselves as “vegan” also offer some great options for anyone following a strict […]

Have you ever wondered how Hawaii gained such a stellar reputation as one of the most beautiful, friendliest, and deeply cultural places in the world? Well, a lot of the credit goes to one man: Duke Kahanamoku. The Bishop Museum will celebrate Kahanamoku’s life and legacy in a new exhibit which is currently running through […]

If forecasters are correct, this year’s El Nino weather event in Hawaii could be a surfer’s dream, but a oceanfront property-owner’s nightmare. That’s because big surf associated with the climate pattern may bring monster surf to Hawaii, among other big changes. What is El Nino? According to forecasters, this year’s El Nino weather event may […]

If you want to see one of Hawaii’s most pristine and remote beaches, you’ll have to work for it! To get to Kalalau Beach on Kauai, you’ll have to hike a snaking, slippery cliffside trail that’s 11 miles long and, in some places, only a foot wide. According to the Honolulu Star Advertiser, “There’s little […]