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Unique Things to Do in Hawaii in February
Come escape the cold and enjoy the many things to do in Hawaii in February! Here are the best events, unique activities, and sightseeing.
Read MoreHawaii Cruise Passengers Face a New Climate Change Tax in 2026 — What It Really Costs
Hawaii cruise passengers are starting to see headlines about a new climate change tax taking effect in 2026, and naturally, there’s confusion about what this actually means at checkout. At Hawaii Aloha Travel, we’re a Hawaii-based travel agency that has been planning custom Hawaii vacations for first-time visitors for over 20 years. We live here,…
Read More28 Top Things to Do in Hawaii Waikiki
You can fill en entire vacation with all the fun things to do in Hawaii Waikiki. Here are our favorite activities
Read MoreSunny’s Local Grind – local in Waikiki
Sunny’s is a coffee shop and breakfast/lunch joint located on the western “edge of Waikiki”. It’s about a mile and a half from the Honolulu Zoo at Waikiki’s eastern end. So, a fairly short walk from just about anywhere in Waikiki, and well worth it. Sunny’s Local Grind – keeping it local Sunny’s Local Grind…
Read MoreHawaii sports bars: don’t miss your game!
Summer is heating up, and so is the world of professional sports. While a Hawaii vacation is a chance to leave the everyday routine of home and work, vacationers bring along their sports fandom just as sure as they pack a swimsuit and clean underwear. There are plenty of Hawaii sports bars, some sprawling and…
Read MoreHere’s how I rediscovered the Honolulu Zoo
One of the wonderful things about entertaining visiting family and friends in Hawaii is that it will often lead to activities we might otherwise regard as “touristy” and take for granted. That is how we here at the HAT Blog found ourselves at the Honolulu Zoo recently, and it’s why we are still charmed by…
Read MoreHonolulu’s Exceptional Trees; “Tree Huggers” Here This!
We’ll go out on a limb here and suggest that the kind of tree most commonly associated with Hawaii is the coconut palm. It’s a ubiquitous motif in picture postcards and paintings, on mu’umu’u and aloha shirts, even in the lyrics of some of Hawaii’s most beloved songs and movements in ancient hula. Fair enough.…
Read MoreA Walk Through Downtown Honolulu
Downtown Honolulu is very much a walkable city, which is great news for residents and visitors alike. It’s a little over six miles from the iconic Diamond Head State Monument to the heart of Downtown, a flat south-to-north stretch with several straight-line routes along Ala Moana Boulevard, King Street, and Beretania Street. And along those…
Read MoreHard Rock Cafe Honolulu Never Stopped Rocking
The Hawaii Aloha Travel Blog recently returned to the Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu after a long three years. We are happy to report that it remains one of Waikiki’s “must-do” establishments. The food is great, the prices are reasonable even for Waikiki, and the location is central to pretty much everything there is to do…
Read MoreSky Waikiki’s Rooftop Aloha Life Cocktail Menu Shines
Sky Waikiki, Hawaii’s most refined rooftop restaurant, lounge, and nightclub has become a favorite destination for Honolulu’s young professionals. It now features the Aloha Life Cocktail Menu. Located on the roof of the Waikiki Business Plaza at the corner of Seaside and Kalakaua in the heart of Waikiki, Sky Waikiki has become the go-to spot…
Read MoreHawaii’s King Tides bring in the New Year
Increasing King Tides in Hawaii concern residents and officials. Here’s what you need to know about them. 2018 got off to an interesting start with the arrival of the King tides. These tides are rare, and they bring the highest tides of the year. 2017 was a rare year, with an unusual number of very…
Read MoreA Handy Guide to Waikiki Beaches
You know about the scenery, shopping, and culture in Waikiki, but did you know there are actually seven (or more) Waikiki Beaches that make up this stretch of shoreline? That’s right – Waikiki Beach is not one single location. In fact, the beaches of Waikiki span more than two miles, and each has its own…
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