Suggestions for what men should wear on vacation in Hawaii [with photos]

Aloha guys!

Andy here–I make that distinction because Sheila takes care of 99% of the posts on Go Visit Hawaii. However, she’s asked me to share my tips for what guys should pack–and wear–for their Hawaii vacation.

In Sheila’s guide for what women should wear while on vacation in Hawaii, she went over a lot of basics that are good tips for us guys too–casual, breathable, and loose-fitting clothing should be high on your packing list. Specifically for us gents, here are my tips–based on a few dozen trips to Hawaii bringing only carry-on!

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Hawaii hurricane update from Tropical Storm Iselle (and Hurricane Julio on the way)

In light of Tropical Storm Iselle battering Hawaii with Hurricane Julio on the way, we’ve decided to suspend our usual Aloha Friday Photo series. We felt it would be insensitive to have our normal jovial post of sunny Hawaii while so many people are going through this major tropical storm. Iselle was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm overnight. That’s good news, however, a tropical storm is still quite serious.

At the moment, Iselle is...
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Predict the first 2014 humpback whale sighting in Hawaii

As autumn approaches, humpback whales start making their way to Hawaii. Though the humpback whale season doesn’t officially start until mid-December, a small population of these amazing creatures arrive earlier. Typically the first sighting is in October, though in 2012, one whale surprised everyone at the end of August.

Humpback whales spend the summer months feeding in the nutrient rich Alaskan waters. As winter approaches, they...
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Aloha Friday Photo: Tangerine sky at sunset

Mahalo to Viola Benson and Donna Smith for sharing this beautiful sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Donna took this photo from Waikiki while she and her friend Viola were visiting Oahu in early April.

Each night’s sunset seems to create a new color palette. On this April evening, a vibrant shade of tangerine filled the sky so beautifully.

Wouldn’t you like to be on that sailboat to...
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: July 29, 2014

Take a break in this hammock while you read the latest Hawaii vacation deals and news you can use.

* Costco Travel always seems to have special Hawaii travel deals. See this page to search for deals. One of the current Costco special offers that we think is an especially good value is a five-night stay at the newly...
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai hibiscus beauty

Mahalo to Barbara Cooper for sharing this gorgeous photo with us. She snapped this photo while visiting Kauai in February.

The striking yellow hibiscus with red accents is amazingly beautiful. This vibrant bloom is framed nicely with pislm trees and lovely sky Hawaiian sky in the background. What a beauty!

Happy Aloha Friday!

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