We’re scratching our heads over this one. The New York Times lists Kokee Lodge as a suggested property in their Kauai Travel Guide. The referenced Frommer’s review in the New York Times does not provide an accurate representation of what you’re going to find here. Your Beat of Hawaii team has stayed at Kokee Lodge [...]
With many first time visitors on our island roads each day, the Beat of Hawaii has come up with its Top 10 Driving Tips to ensure a safe vacation for all.
The Pride of Hawaii cruise ship will set sail from Honolulu one last time on February 4. Instead of following its normal Hawaii itinerary, this special sailing will be a five day trans-Pacific crossing to Los Angeles. NCL has some great deals on this repositioning cruise. Inside cabins start at $198. If you need a [...]
This is one Aloha shirt that is easy to care for, on everyone’s budget, and fun to give to family and friends. If you can fold paper you can make one too. I made the Aloha Shirt card that’s pictured here. Next time I’ll add buttons for a more authentic look. I learned this new [...]
What to expect? The New Year is looking unusually bad for finding deals from the U.S. mainland to Hawaii. Why? Basically, the airlines now have excellent control over inventory (seats) and, with no new competitors, they aren’t likely to be offering the kind of deals we’ve seen as recently as last fall. While there will [...]
This is a follow-up to our recent Supeferry post. Today’s Pacific Business News report reveals an “Emergency Situation” due to low ridership. In a recent letter to the State, Superferry attorneys’ stated they were averaging only 150 passengers per run (866 passenger capacity).
Step away from the beach and inside the rich history of the Hawaiian Kingdom. America’s only royal palace is here in Honolulu. Iolani Palace, built 125 years ago in 1882, was the home of Hawaii’s last two monarchs. For this two part series, Iolani Palace joins the Shangri La estate as my two homes every [...]
Say the word Shangri-La and images of a paradise on earth come to mind. The late heiress Doris Duke found her Shangri-La in Hawaii. With advanced planning you too can step inside Ms. Duke’s five acre Shangri La estate on your next Honolulu vacation. This is a must see attraction and reservations must be made [...]
We love to share our local knowledge of the islands and invite you to ask questions. Q: We are hoping to come to Hawaii the end of next month (February) and are wondering what to expect weather-wise. A: The traditional rainy months are November to early December and March. During those months you can expect [...]
Did you know that as a visitor to Hawaii you can apply for a library card? This tip can save you money if you want to use the Internet or borrow books, CD’s and movies during your Hawaii vacation. Your library card can be used at all 51 locations throughout Hawaii. There are two types [...]
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