Christmas Trees in Hawaii?
For some, Christmas in Hawaii just doesn’t feel the same as a white, wintry, cozy-up-by-the-fire type of Christmas. It’s true; we don’t get the snow,…
The Hawaiian Kanak Attack
It’s as much of a tradition on Thanksgiving as turkey and usually leaves you pinned to the couch in a horizontal position, snoring. The kanak…
A Hawaii for Backpackers
Backpacking is a way of life, a culture – if you will – that incorporates minimalism with resourcefulness, survival with flexibility. It’s traveling with just…
Making a Hawaii Vacation Dream Come True
Many people dream of visiting the beautiful islands of Hawaii, saving up their entire lives to make that dream a reality. Of course, it’s never…
Will You be Eating Fast Food on your Hawaii Vacation?
Fast Food in Hawaii- Are You Planning to Indulge? I think at one time or another, fast food has played some sort of role for…
Planning for Whale Watching Season in Hawaii
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…
Hawaii Food: Manju
On to the next mouth-watering chapter of Japanese sweet treats found in Hawaii… Manju! It’s the buttery cousin to those globs of gooey goodness, better…
Mālama Meaning in Hawaii
Here’s a word you’ll likely see and hear while in Hawaii: mālama. So before you visit, it’s important to understand mālama’s meaning and importance in…
OH-OH! Hawaii-Designed Quarter Has Errors
Here’s a big OH-OH! for you: Look closely at the newly unveiled U.S. quarter, depicting the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. There’s an image…
Hawaiian Airlines Now Offering Free Wine
Did we hear right? Free wine?!! Yes, Hawaiian Airlines is now offering passengers 21 and older a free glass of red or white wine, hand…
Examining the Great Seal of Hawaii
The state seal on the mauka side of the Hawaii State Capitol building.
Hawaii Islands Names: Origins, Nicknames, and Stories
Do you know the origins of the Hawaii island’s names? Each of the eight major islands in Hawaii has a fascinating history that resulted in…