Blowhole Maui: A Day Exploring the West Side
Have you ever heard of Nakalele Blowhole Maui? This is one of the most amazing sights on the island, and it’s part of a day…
HAT Blog Maui dispatch: Lahaina
Our Hawaiian Airline flight from Honolulu to Kahului was uneventful, which was enough to make me nearly ecstatic. In the nights before the trip, I…
Exploring Haleakala, Maui’s “House of the Sun”
We’ll take a look at the wide variety of activities and experiences available that are centered around Haleakala Crater on Maui. The list is practically…
Waikiki’s Diamond Head History: Legend of Love
Waikiki’s Diamond Head is arguably one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world. It’s been a picture postcard image of paradise for generations,…
Oahu leads US, world in plastics ban pollution fight
Honolulu has joined leaders in the United States and around the world in the fight against pollution and climate change. A single-use plastics ban was…
Here’s where the Bar Scene in Honolulu REALLY Begins
We’ve brought on a special guest for our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Hosts Aloha Bruce and Emmy award winner Lanai Tabura talk with Joe…
Learn to Live Aloha: “Kuleana Campaign” Videos
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) have created a new video “Kuleana Campaign” to educate visitors about cultural norms…
Busy New Year for Kauai entertainment
Kauai visitors have a host of Kauai entertainment options to choose from throughout January to begin the New Year. The Garden Isle outside of resort…
Mana Ai: Preserving ancient taro traditions
Mana Ai is a small business located in Kaneohe, part of the ancient Koolaupoko district of Windward Oahu. Mana Ai provides sustainably-grown taro products to…
Chicago’s Aloha Poke pokes the bear
The recent “Aloha Poke” uproar shows that true aloha cannot be bought or sold. Let’s unpack what has become another social media culture war. And…