Akaka Falls, Big Island
Kolekole stream creates the beautiful 44-story ‘Akaka waterfalls in a lush valley filled with ferns and tropical trees. read more
Kolekole stream creates the beautiful 44-story ‘Akaka waterfalls in a lush valley filled with ferns and tropical trees. read more
The West Maui Mountains stand tall against the skyline, rising sharply out of a glassy Maui sea. read more
A waterfall streams over layered lava stones into a small pool below in a tropical rain forest on the Road to Hana, Maui. read more
Rising from the Pacific Ocean like something from a spy novel, the Na Pali cliffs on Kauai’s northern coastline are truly an amazing site to behold. read more
This gorgeous rainforest waterfall scene intrigues your imagination, causing your mind to wander to Hawaii and helping you almost feel your toes dip into the pool and the water cascade over your face. read more
A Maui tropical plantation is seen from across a blue green pond: palm trees swaying in the breeze, blue skies with fluffy white clouds, and lush hillsides rising into the background make this scene almost cliche–but it is so beautiful that cliche is replaced by a sense of place and longing to be there. read more
With their powerful, sweet aroma and beautiful color variations, plumeria flowers are a memorable part of the Hawaii experience. read more
Kauai’s Ke’e Beach makes many “10 best beaches” lists for its beautiful sand, sunsets, ocean, and lush valley. We agree. But we also think there’s even more to it than that. As people gaze out toward the horizon, the tall … read more
Steep pali (cliffs), lush from rain and tropical sun, dive into the warm Pacific ocean below on the windward side of the Oahu coastline. read more
The beautiful Kalalau Valley on the garden isle of Kauai is a show-stopper. Mixing reds of the iron-rich volcanic sand, greens of the lush tropical forest, and blues of the warm South Pacific ocean, Kalalau covers the full spectrum. read more
On the winding Road to Hana drive there are only a few spots to stretch and grab a bite to eat. Nestled into the dense foliage and colorfully adorned, one of the most popular such spots is Island Chef. read more
A lovely bunch of coconuts hangs from a coconut palm on the island of Hawaii. Coconuts (Cocos nucifera) played a central role in colonizing the islands and continues to be a valuable source of food and medicine. read more