The Kona Tiki Hotel has to be the best deal in all of Hawaii. Where else can you pay $69 a night for two and get a clean, comfortable, oceanfront room? We just returned from a 5 day stay and give Kona Tiki in Kailua-Kona our two thumbs up for budget accommodation. What...
The Hawaii Polo Inn of Waikiki has a new look and name after its multi-million dollar renovation. It's now the Hotel Equus and part of Aqua Hotels and Resorts. With rates starting at $94 a night, we decided to do an on-site review this month. We also have a pet mule...
Here's a photo I took on the Big Island. The Beat of Hawaii team will be returning there on Sunday. We have many great posts coming up that I want to tell you about. I'm calling them our Plate Lunch Specials to whet your appetite. Be sure to subscribe to our feed via...
Hawaiian Airlines and Australia's Virgin Blue Airlines announced the expansion of their partnership today, on its first anniversary. This is great news for travelers flying to Australia via Hawaiian Airlines. Features include: Single ticketing on both airlines with...
How bad is Lihue's Oki Diner? After reading the thumbs down reviews from True Aloha and many Trip Advisor readers, we decided to check it out again, for ourselves. We've been there twice in the past month, and they still have perhaps the best pancakes on the island. Now...
We look forward to welcoming American Safari Cruises, which is bringing luxury yacht cruising to Hawaii starting later this year. The 145-foot, 36-guest, American-flagged Safari Explorer will sail an 8-day/7-night itinerary with a maximum of 36 guests. The small ship will...
Travel insurance can be complicated and confusing. So when is travel insurance appropriate and advisable and when is it just a waste of money? In the past, travel insurance was often not recommended for domestic travel. That was because airline change fees were minor and...
Watching Shakespeare on a Hawaii vacation seems like an odd mix. Trust me on this one. If you’re on Kauai in February, get thee to The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at the KAPA Rehearsal Space. We were at the production last week and give it our top review....
Jeff took this photo today at Salt Pond Beach on Kauai.Not only is this a great place to swim, it’s also a beach where Hawaiian Monk Seals enjoy taking a break. It’s important to treat the Hawaiian Monk Seal with respect and to keep your distance.We’ve seen visitors run...
If you’re fortunate enough to be in Hawaii for Valentine’s Day, here are some events worth checking out. Safari lovers will be at Honolulu Zoo for a Love Gone Wild evening of jazz, wine tasting and culinary delights. If you’re more into sea creatures, swim on over to the...
