Celebrating Hawaiian Tradition Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine – Kumu Hula Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval – Photograph by Tracey Niimi 2024 The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaii is the most important celebration of hula wherever on the planet. This yr’s week lengthy pageant runs from April 20-26, 2025. With greater than 60 years of festivals […]
Mahalo to Bieke Peeters for sharing this neat shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Bieke’s picture was taken from the path to Hideaway Seashore in Princeville, Kauai. What a fairly scene searching over the coral reefs and past! Greater than twenty years have handed since we braved the steep, slippery path right down to Hideaway Seashore. […]
Mahalo to Cynthia Randolph for sharing this wonderful Aloha Friday Photo with us. Cynthia’s photograph was taken from the Makap’u Lighthouse Path on Oahu’s east facet. As you’ll be able to inform, the views from this path make this hike very a lot definitely worth the effort. The jagged, volcano-formed cliffs appear to dramatically rise […]
Mahalo to Julie Shank from Oregon for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. This shot was taken in Might 2023 throughout an anniversary celebration journey to Hawaii’s Large Island. Julie’s photograph was taken at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, which is completely beautiful to see. Along with the surroundings, Punalu’u Seaside can be an important spot […]
We observe and keep watch over Hawaii customer and lodging efficiency statistics. Armed with this knowledge, you can also make the very best selections about when to plan your Hawaii vacation. Let’s dive in to view what the tendencies from 2024 inform us. Occupancy With a evaluate of Hawaii resort occupancy charges, we are able […]
Mahalo to Marianne Martin for sharing this stunning sundown shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Marianne instructed us that she took this picture from her apartment in Poipu on a night in February. Wow, what a location for this apartment being so near the ocean’s edge! Poipu is situated on the South Shore of Kauai, the […]
* The Kilauea eruption that dramatically started on December 23, 2024 has continued on and off with eleven completely different episodes. Typically the eruption episodes final for days whereas others solely final about 12 hours. When the volcano is erupting, it’s a fairly dramatic scene with lava fountaining a whole lot of toes excessive. You […]
Mahalo to Brooklyn Bane for sharing this stunning Aloha Friday Photo. Brooklyn took this seashore shot from Kihei on the island of Maui. We are able to inform from the shadows that it was taken within the morning hours — thus the “aloha kakahiaka” within the title. Aloha Kakahiaka is the Hawaiian technique to say […]
Rainbow Falls on Hawaii, the Massive Island in March Should you’re touring to Hawaii in March, you’ll discover pleasant tropical climate, thrilling humpback whale watching alternatives and far more! Right here’s all the things it is advisable know for planning your March go to. How’s the climate in Hawaii in March? Hawaii’s climate is heat […]
Contemporary Chunk makes and creates quite a lot of bowls, like Chop Lee (left), named after the proprietor’s mother, which can also include grass-fed steak. (Photograph: Contemporary Chunk Farm To Seashore) When asking kids what they wish to be once they develop up, among the prime replies are a health care provider, princess, professional athlete […]
UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. Fissure No. Three continues to stay lively with fountains of lava between 50 and 100 ft excessive, in keeping with scientists on the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Lava from Fissure No. 4, a smaller fissure that opened Monday evening, is feeding lava flows within the northeast path however nonetheless miles away […]
Kapaa, Kauai. Picture: Harrie B. Hawaiʻi is understood for its lovely landscapes and pleasant folks, but it surely’s vital to acknowledge issues could not all the time go as deliberate – even in paradise. To make sure your trip is secure and fulfilling, hold these security suggestions in thoughts when out exploring the pure wonders. […]
Hawaii is the primary state within the U.S. to ban the sale of sunscreen containing the coral-harming chemical compounds oxybenzone and octinoxate, ushering in a brand new period of reef secure sunscreen. The brand new legislation went into impact January 1, 2021, prompting guests and residents alike to commerce of their non-reef-safe solar safety. Why […]
Picture courtesy of Nā Lei Aloha Basis. One factor, amongst so many, that actually units Hawaii aside is the Aloha State’s reverence for all issues — and other people. There are a lot of official observances and traditions among the many islands that reveal this lovely mindset, however maybe among the many most well-known could […]
Picture: Jamm Aquino / Star-Advertiser Memorial Day gives the prospect to honor navy personnel who’ve died whereas serving within the U.S. Armed Forces. Noticed on the ultimate Monday of Could annually, Memorial Day is a cherished and time-honored vacation in Hawaii. As such, there are many occasions held over Memorial Day weekend on Oahu, providing […]
The united statesArizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. (Picture: Star-Advertiser) Within the early morning hours of December 7, 1941, the world was eternally modified when the Japanese launched a shock air assault on the USA at Pearl Harbor Naval Base close to Honolulu, Hawaii. Following the assault from lots of of Japanese fighter planes, practically 20 […]
Recognizing humpback whales in Hawaii is usually a thrilling and rewarding expertise. As these majestic creatures migrate to the nice and cozy waters of the islands in the course of the winter months, there are a number of efficient methods to extend your possibilities of seeing them up shut. Listed here are a few of […]
Humpback whale mom and calf swim in Hawaii’s ocean waters. (Photograph: NOAA) The sun-kissed waters surrounding Hawaii’s picturesque islands maintain a secret that captivates locals and vacationers alike — the awe-inspiring presence of humpback whales. Because the winter chill descends upon the northern hemisphere, these light giants embark on an epic journey to the nice […]
Guests to Hawaii can play a vital function in defending humpback whales and contributing to their conservation efforts. By working towards accountable and sustainable habits, guests can make sure that their interactions with these majestic creatures don’t disturb their pure behaviors or habitats. Listed below are some methods you may assist defend humpback whales in […]
MATTHEW THAYER / THE MAUI NEWS VIA AP The Honolulu Star-Advertiser extends a heartfelt invitation to hitch us in providing kokua to our Maui neighbors. Visit this link to donate. 100% of your contributions will go to the Hawaii Group Basis Maui Robust Fund. Donate to the Maui Strong Fund The search of the wildfire […]