Ulua Beach tends to be described as “great,” “wonderful,” and even “my screen saver.” In the resort-filled and largely private Wailea area of Maui one finds some of the most beautiful beaches on the island. read more
Oahu’s north shore is home to many beautiful beaches, and in particular famous Waimea Bay. In this picture, we see the inviting wonder of a Waimea Bay lava sunset. read more
As the horizon turns from yellow to gold, breaking through pinks and blues, Mokoli’i’s beauty is called out by a bird-shaped cloud. read more
Haleakala, translated “House of the Sun” is a colorful jewel crowning Maui’s summit. Around 10,000 feet above the ocean below, Haleakala mountain stands high above the clouds with panoramic views of the Big Island, West Maui, Lana’i, Kaho’olawe, and Molokini. read more
There are 8 species of plumeria (Frangipani) in all with more than 300 varieties ranging in color from primarily white to, like this one, purplish hues. read more
A white flower lei hangs from a branch overlooking a surf spot near Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island as a surfer catches a wave in the background. read more
The first Christian missionaries arrived in Hawaii in 1820 at Kailua-Kona Bay. Christianity spread rapidly throughout the islands and continues to have a strong presence in both practice and culture today. read more
With tons to see, experience, and enjoy, Hawaii is a hotbed of activity around sunset. We love the way this picture captures both the busy feel of the shoreline as people hustle by and the steady sureness of another beautiful Hawaii sunset. read more
A pink and white chrysanthemum is backed by bright blue water on Hawaii’s island of Kauai. read more
A rainbow of sarongs hangs on display at a Maui shop. Ranging from standard to totally unique or even custom-made patterns, prints in Hawaii focus on vibrant colors, saturated ocean scenes, playful sea turtles, and lovely hibiscus flowers. read more
Majestic purple spills through the clouds and across orange hues to reflect off the ocean in another beautiful Hawaii sunset on Oahu. In Hawaiian the sunset glow is called “alaula,” literally meaning, “flaming road.” read more
A colorful row of outrigger canoes adorns the grounds of the Lanikai in Kailua on Hawaii’s island of Oahu. read more