Many travelers visit Hawaii for the beaches, tropical weather, and beautiful landscapes but few come for the history. Richly steeped in long standing culture and tradition, the islands of Hawaii have maintained timelessness while still leaving room for development. The first people settled on Hawaiian soil between 400 and 900 A.D., who are believed to…

When you’re on vacation, a bit of live music always helps add to the ambiance of a good time. Listening to some fun cover songs at a beach side restaurant during cocktails, some mellow jazz for dinner, or even a band or DJ for a night on the town can make your Hawaii vacation exciting…

Resort fees. Have you heard of them? They’re those LITTLE numbers tacked onto your hotel bill during checkout that make a BIG difference when it comes to price. And now in Hawaii almost every single hotel you stay in will have these “little” mandatory resort fees. That means you have no option, no choice in…

Hiking in Hawaii doesn’t always have to be for the outdoor enthusiast. If you’re not a hiking extraordinaire, don’t worry! There are plenty of easy hikes Oahu offers that still feature breathtaking scenery. We understand that not everyone comes to Hawaii for the activities. Some of you might be allured simply by the sunshine and…

What’s Included? Although Waikiki hotels and resorts often times cost an arm and a leg, they actually offer some reasonable rates for the amenities they provide. Especially when you can take advantage of things like room upgrades, one free night after staying for a minimum of three, or special packages on things like spa days…

Each week we shout out Hawaii Aloha Travel supporters and local Hawaii businesses, here are this week’s! Cholo’s Homesyle Mexican in Haleiwa, Oahu Mama’s House in Waimea, Big Island Hawaii Weddings, Suzanne Ventura TheOahuAgents.com They use technology to make buying property in the islands easy from any computer on Earth….and they are absolutely ruling the…

On the quaint north shore of Oahu lays the small town of Haleiwa, adorned with old buildings, signage, and shops from a bygone era. Aoki’s Shave Ice is one of these places, much loved by tourists and locals alike. It’s rickety wooden structure, small outdoor eating area, colorful décor, and tasty shave ice flavors are…

It’s going to be a busy weekend for us here at Hawaii Aloha Travel. On Sunday the premiere of Hawaii Five-0 happens in Waikiki at Sunset on the Beach. This is an annual event where the folks in Hawaii get to see the first episode of the season before anyone else in the world. We’ll…

If you’ve ever golfed Kauai’s famous courses, then you probably know Poipu Golf Course was ranked Tiger Wood’s favorite. Golf Magazine released their biennial 2012 Best Courses You Can Play list, with Kauai courses holding 4 of the top 8 slots on the Best-Of state rankings. And of the top 100 courses listed in the…

We’re revisiting this topic because it’s simply too good of a time not to. August, September, and October used to be what’s considered Hawaii’s off-season, but with Hawaiian Airline flights up 12.6% from August of last year, it appears that the summer season will flow directly in the winter season, with little to no drop…

As of recently, Paradise Bay Resort and Hui o Ko’olaupoko have decided to partner up and offer resort guests activities and programs that intend to teach visitors about the local ocean, land conservation, and Hawaiian history. Paradise Bay Resort offers an abundance of activities and adventures, including hiking, surfing, snorkeling, sport fishing, golfing, kayaking, and…

Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort, located on the south side of the island, now offers their spa spin of the new farm-to-table trend that is hitting islands statewide. Known to have the largest spa in the state of Hawaii, Maui’s Grand Wailea offers 50,000 square feet of property dedicated solely to Spa Grande, with 40 treatment…