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Is ‘Chinaman’s Hat’ on Oahu a Culturally Insensitive Name?

If you’re coming to the Island of Oahu, you will likely be heading to the island’s Windward side. This part of the island includes, among…

Hawaii’s hidden gems – wineries and distilleries

There are countless iconic attractions for visitors to Hawaii. From Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head to Waimea Canyon Kauai to Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island…

Maui Ocean Center – Hawaiian Culture & Plant Tour

While Maui Ocean Center showcases marine life and fish, a tour offered by the family embraces Hawaiian culture and plants. Visitors to the Maui Ocean…

Tips for Dealing with Jet Lag on Your Hawaii Vacation

No matter where you’re coming from, a trip to Hawaii requires you to fly a rather long distance to get here. And, long flights often…

Hawaii Shutdown averted – Here’s what almost happened!

Should there be any question about how a US government and Hawaii shutdown would affect Hawaii’s National Parks and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the…

Haleakala’s Red Hill – Pu’u ‘Ula’ula

The parking lot at the summit of Haleakala Crater in Haleakala National Park on Maui sits at the bottom of Pu’u ‘Ula’ula. It is known…

Hawaii in October – Upcoming Events for 2023

We always urge our visitors to immerse themselves in Hawaii’s vibrant events and activities during their stay. Often, you’ll find that many of these experiences…

Hamoa Beach – an East Maui treasure

Hamoa Beach at the far eastern tip of Maui is a stunningly beautiful and popular destination for Valley Isle visitors. It is a way of…

Hawaii astronomy – Fall equinox

During the Fall Equinox in Hawaii (and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere). There will be almost exactly the same amount of night and day,…

Iam Tongi Returns to Hawaii For Concert

You don’t want to miss this concert if you’re in Oahu or Maui at the beginning of December. “Yessah: Iam Tongi Returns to Hawaii” on…

Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador Opens October 1st

Stepping onto an island always evokes a sense of wonder. While there are countless ways to explore Waikiki, the real essence lies in the tales,…

Go local in Hawaii – Wahine Volleyball

The good folks that comprise the Hawaii Aloha Travel Ohana often field various versions of the same question “How do we go local in Hawaii?”…