NCL Pride of America headed for dry dock

Pride of America cruise ship with American flag painted on the side

One of Hawaii Aloha Travel’s favorite cruise ships, the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, is planning to undergo renovations. NCL released on Wednesday that the cruise ship will receive $30 million for funding the modernization beginning March 2013 and with sales for sails beginning in September 2013. Pride of America carries 2,124 passengers and…

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The Road to Hana and Seven Sacred Pools

A beach in Hana bordered by a winding road

The road to Hana was a must-do activity for us while on Maui, hands down. And after all the hype, I was downright ecstatic for this adventure. Images of waterfalls, dripping rainforests, beach vistas, and fresh streams played in my head, and my expectations were set quite high after everything I’d heard. A quick search…

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Hanalei Town and Bubba Burgers

Entrance to Bubba Burgers in Hanalei

You won’t find Puff the Magic Dragon here but you will find an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques and restaurants. Hanalei is located west of Princeville on the North shore of the island of Kauai and offers a unique perspective on life in the plantation days with many historic buildings. You’ll find an old school…

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