Skateboarders ride down Halealaka

Riding down Haleakala on skateboards — that just might be a definiton of insanity. These daredevils not only did just that, but they filmed it as well. Wowzers!

If you are not familiar with the road from Haleakala summit, it’s steep with switchbacks galore.

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From the looks of the video, I don’t believe these skateboarders started their decent from the very summit of Haleakala. It also looks like they managed to...
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Does Disney Aulani offer day passes?

Since writing our Disney Aulani review, we’ve received this question many times – do you know if you can buy a day pass for the Disney Aulani resort? The short answer is no, day passes are not offered.

As I recently reconfirmed with a Disney Aulani representative that day passes are not offered, I asked the representative for a brief explanation why. Her (paraphrased) response was that it would be unfair to the guests who are paying to stay at the...
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Allegiant Expands Service to Hawaii

After announcing service to Hawaii from Fresno and Las Vegas, Allegiant plans to expand non-stop service to Hawaii from four more cities. Per the Allegiant press release, here are the new cities added with non-stop Hawaii service along with the date service will begin and introductory low fares.

Bellingham, Wash. — begins November 15 with fares as low as $159 each way

Eugene, Ore. — begins November 17 with fares as low as $179 each way

Santa Maria, Calif. — begins November 17 with fares as low as $199 each...
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Giveaway Alert: Free Night Stay at Travaasa Hana, Maui + Cultural Prize Pack

The folks at Travaasa Destinations are celebrating their one year anniversary. They’ve invited us to celebrate with them in a giveaway here on  Go Visit Hawaii! I can hardly contain my excitement that we’ll be choosing a winner of a free one-night stay at Travaasa Hana + a fantastic cultural prize pack!

Travaasa  offers unique culture, culinary, fitness, wellness and adventure experiences for their guests at two locations –  Hana (Maui), Hawaii and  in Austin, Texas. They’ve put together this unique prize...
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Aloha Friday Photo: Keawaula Beach Sunset

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was sent from Emilio Mundula. He took this photo on Oahu’s Keawaula Beach which is also know as Yokohama Beach.

Mahalo to Emilio for sharing this beautiful Oahu sunset photo with us.

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