Hawaii Vacation Advice - GoVisitHawaii.com https://www.govisithawaii.com/ Hawaii vacation news blog. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:50:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.govisithawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Go-Visit-Hawaii-Guides-32x32.jpg Go Visit Hawaii https://www.govisithawaii.com/ 32 32 Aloha Friday Photo: Peeking Through https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/18/aloha-friday-photo-peeking-through/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/18/aloha-friday-photo-peeking-through/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:50:58 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=32060 Mahalo to Angie Palmer for sharing this neat beachside Aloha Friday Photo. I like the way she composed this shot peeking through what appears to be the leave of a…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/18/aloha-friday-photo-peeking-through/feed/ 0 September 15th Kaua’i Travel Update from Hawaii Tourism Authority https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/16/september-15th-kauai-travel-update-from-hawaii-tourism-authority/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/16/september-15th-kauai-travel-update-from-hawaii-tourism-authority/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:12:20 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=32002 On Tuesday, September 15, Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) issued a Kauai travel update. The advice is nuanced based on whether tourists are already on island or have upcoming plans. Here…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/16/september-15th-kauai-travel-update-from-hawaii-tourism-authority/feed/ 0 Kauai after Hurricane Lowell: September 15 update https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/15/kauai-after-hurricane-lowell-september-15-update/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/15/kauai-after-hurricane-lowell-september-15-update/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:13:06 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31980 It’s been a week since Lowell left a path of destruction on the island of Kauai. I’ve been encouraged by the recovery so far. There’s still a long way to…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/15/kauai-after-hurricane-lowell-september-15-update/feed/ 0 Information resources in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/13/information-resources-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-lowell/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/13/information-resources-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-lowell/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:38:27 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31962 At the time of writing on September 13, 2026, Hurricane Lowell recovery underway. Yesterday officials reported that power is restored for 76% of Kauai’s customers. That’s excellent progress considering that…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/13/information-resources-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-lowell/feed/ 0 Aloha Friday Photo: Metallic Sunset https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/11/aloha-friday-photo-metallic-sunset/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/11/aloha-friday-photo-metallic-sunset/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:04:38 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31955 Mahalo to Gina Sanchez for sharing this interesting Hawaii sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The colors of this scene look metallic with shades of silver, steel, and…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/11/aloha-friday-photo-metallic-sunset/feed/ 0 After Hurricane Lowell, HTA requests tourist reschedule travel to Kauai https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/10/31949/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/10/31949/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:06:25 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31949 While Kaua’i focuses on recovery from Hurricane Lowell, the Hawai’i Tourism Authority advises visitors with upcoming Kauai plans to reschedule to a later date or consider visiting another Hawaiian island.…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/10/31949/feed/ 0 What visitors need to know in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/09/what-visitors-need-to-know-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-lowell/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/09/what-visitors-need-to-know-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-lowell/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:26:23 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31941 On September 7th and 8th, the center of Hurricane Lowell came within 60 miles of the west coast of Kauai. Thankfully Lowell didn’t make direct landfall, but high surf and…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/09/what-visitors-need-to-know-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-lowell/feed/ 4 Aloha Friday Photo: The Mars-like landscape of Haleakala Summit https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/04/aloha-friday-photo-the-mars-like-landscape-of-haleakala-summit/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/04/aloha-friday-photo-the-mars-like-landscape-of-haleakala-summit/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:46:43 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=27634 Mahalo to Kim Fischer-Ruthrauff from California for sharing this interesting Aloha Friday Photo. Kim’s shot is from the summit of Haleakala on the island of Maui. Though dormant now, the…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/04/aloha-friday-photo-the-mars-like-landscape-of-haleakala-summit/feed/ 0 Where do you need a jacket or coat in Hawaii? https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/02/where-do-you-need-a-jacket-or-coat-in-hawaii/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/02/where-do-you-need-a-jacket-or-coat-in-hawaii/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:37:03 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31865 While you’ll be toasty warm on any Hawaii beach, you might be surprised that there are some locations in Hawaii where you’ll likely appreciate have a coat or jacket. All…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/09/02/where-do-you-need-a-jacket-or-coat-in-hawaii/feed/ 0 Check out our new guide to a September Hawaii vacation https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/31/check-out-our-new-guide-to-a-september-hawaii-vacation/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/31/check-out-our-new-guide-to-a-september-hawaii-vacation/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:33:16 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31832 Whether you’ve booked your trip to Hawaii or you are considering a September vacation to the amazing Hawaiian Islands, we’ve got you covered with our brand new page with everything…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/31/check-out-our-new-guide-to-a-september-hawaii-vacation/feed/ 0 Aloha Friday Photo: Finding immense beauty https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/28/aloha-friday-photo-finding-immense-beauty/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/28/aloha-friday-photo-finding-immense-beauty/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:01:59 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=27751 Mahalo to Lisa Christine from Michigan and Arizona for sharing Aloha Friday Photos that she snapped in Maui. The top photo was taken from the Hana area. Lisa said, “I…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/28/aloha-friday-photo-finding-immense-beauty/feed/ 0 Aloha Friday Photo: Ocean viewing at Waikiki Beach https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/21/aloha-friday-photo-ocean-viewing-at-waikiki-beach/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/21/aloha-friday-photo-ocean-viewing-at-waikiki-beach/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:38:31 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=27874 Mahalo to Sharon Worland from Australia for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. She snapped this view of Waikiki Beach from her hotel room. As Sharon’s photo shows, it’s a…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/21/aloha-friday-photo-ocean-viewing-at-waikiki-beach/feed/ 0 What visitors need to know in the aftermath of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Lala https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/20/what-visitors-need-to-know-in-the-aftermath-of-tropical-storm-hurricane-lala/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/20/what-visitors-need-to-know-in-the-aftermath-of-tropical-storm-hurricane-lala/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:49:47 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31785 Over the weekend of August 15 and 16, Lala proved to be a strong force. While most of the Hawaiian islands were left relatively unscathed this  storm brought flooding, downed…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/20/what-visitors-need-to-know-in-the-aftermath-of-tropical-storm-hurricane-lala/feed/ 0 Hawaii in the path of Tropical Storm Lala https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/15/hawaii-in-the-path-of-tropical-storm-lala/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/15/hawaii-in-the-path-of-tropical-storm-lala/#respond Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:27:39 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31774 Though hurricanes and tropical storms are relatively uncommon in Hawaii, the islands are not completely immune from them. Actually, Tropical Storm Lala is headed towards Hawaii this weekend. As of…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/15/hawaii-in-the-path-of-tropical-storm-lala/feed/ 0 Aloha Friday Photo: A fascinating volcanic landscape https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/14/aloha-friday-photo-a-fascinating-volcanic-landscape/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/14/aloha-friday-photo-a-fascinating-volcanic-landscape/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:04:58 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=27606 Mahalo to Cynthia Randolph for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. She didn’t mention where this photo was taken, but my guess is that it’s somewhere off  Kalaniana’ole Highway (HWY 72)…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/14/aloha-friday-photo-a-fascinating-volcanic-landscape/feed/ 0 Aloha Friday Photo: Ho’okipa for Honu at Ho’okipa Beach https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/07/aloha-friday-photo-hookipa-for-honu-at-hookipa-beach/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/07/aloha-friday-photo-hookipa-for-honu-at-hookipa-beach/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:38:41 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31434 Mahalo to Bobby Dysert for sharing this neat shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Bobby took this photo from Ho’okipa Beach on the island of Maui. As you can see, this…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/07/aloha-friday-photo-hookipa-for-honu-at-hookipa-beach/feed/ 0 Radio stations to listen to Hawaiian music on your Hawaii vacation https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/03/radio-stations-to-listen-to-hawaiian-music-on-your-hawaii-vacation/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/03/radio-stations-to-listen-to-hawaiian-music-on-your-hawaii-vacation/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:43:31 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31714   We absolutely love listening to Hawaii-style radio stations while we explore the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Listening to relaxing and cheerful sounds of slack key guitars and ukuleles only enhance…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/08/03/radio-stations-to-listen-to-hawaiian-music-on-your-hawaii-vacation/feed/ 0 Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from the Eldorado https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/31/aloha-friday-photo-sunset-from-the-eldorado/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/31/aloha-friday-photo-sunset-from-the-eldorado/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:22:13 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=27776 Mahalo to Alice Chandler for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. This sunset scene is from the Eldorado, which is a vacation condo resort in Ka’anapali, Maui. Even with the man-made…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/31/aloha-friday-photo-sunset-from-the-eldorado/feed/ 0 Newly released: August guide to a Hawaii vacation https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/29/newly-released-august-guide-to-a-hawaii-vacation/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/29/newly-released-august-guide-to-a-hawaii-vacation/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:22:56 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=31707 Our guide to an August vacation to Hawaii is now available! It covers all the top information you need to know to plan and enjoy the culture and beauty of…

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]]> https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/29/newly-released-august-guide-to-a-hawaii-vacation/feed/ 0 Aloha Friday Photo: Evening in Waikiki Beach https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/24/aloha-friday-photo-evening-in-waikiki-beach/ https://www.govisithawaii.com/2026/07/24/aloha-friday-photo-evening-in-waikiki-beach/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:25:27 +0000 https://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=27758 Mahalo to Laura Gatti for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Laura’s shot shows Waikiki Beach as the day transitions from sunset to evening. With folks still swimming, beachgoers lingering…

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