Apr 22 2008
Why Was I Banned By Fodors?
Beat of Hawaii was (temporarily) banned from Fodors yesterday. When I logged on to Fodors last night, I was greeted with the following message:
Archive for April, 2008
Apr 22 2008
First Look: Kauai’s Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Here’s a good excuse to catch the next plane to Kauai. You can relax and unwind at the just opened Kauai Westin Princeville Ocean Resort for a fraction of the regular price.
Location: Two hundred feet above Kauai’s famous north shore Anini Beach (yet not visible from below), sits the new elegant yet casual property, a mere 6 minute walk from the ocean.
The deal: Based on availability, the nightly rate is $299 on a minimum five night stay. Also included is a 2 for 1 coupon at Princeville Ranch Adventures (a $150 value). Just book by May 31 and complete your stay by December 31.
Apr 21 2008
Beat of Hawaii News Update:
Here’s our latest from the blue waters of the Pacific and our home base on Kauai:
1. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) adds new fuel surcharge.
The $9/day charge will average $120 per couple. With only one NCL ship left in Hawaii starting next month, the cost of their 7-day cruises have become staggering, given the cruise costs, fees, taxes and now fuel surcharges. I’m working on an in-depth post about Hawaii cruises and NCL Hawaii.
Apr 21 2008
Subscribe to Beat of Hawaii’s New Travel Newsletter
We’re excited to announce an added feature at Beat of Hawaii. It’s our new bi-weekly travel newsletter. We’ve already started working on the first issue, which we look forward to sending you via email.
Beat of Hawaii Travel Newsletter Details: Continue Reading »
Apr 20 2008
Beat of Hawaii Week in Review
This was a tremendous week for us. Thank you again, our loyal readers and friends, for your support.
Beat of Hawaii recently received national notice for which we are most grateful:
Some of the Beat’s recent top posts included Continue Reading »
Apr 19 2008
Honolulu Academy of Arts: The Dragon’s Gift
Experience the culture of Bhutan in Honolulu between now and May 23.
Make a prayer flag, observe sacred dance, meet a guide from Bhutan, try on a Bhutanese robe, see art never on exhibit before and participate in daily rituals with monks.
We did all of this in one afternoon last week at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
Their lastest exhibition, “The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan,” is the most ambitious show ever launched by the Academy.
A video of the exhibit follows:
