I disagree with most travel analysts on how to find the best airfare deals. Here's my advice on shopping for the best bargain. First, realize that the rules have changed. Since the oil price crisis hit the airlines this Spring, the whole scenario on pricing and deals...
A strangely similar incident occurred this month, which landed directly on the heals of a February 13 event here in Hawaii. In February, two Go! pilots fell asleep and overshot Hilo airport. Times of India reported that on June 4, an Air India flight overshot its...
Yesterday, the Internet was abuzz with the price of oil reaching $140, with mentions that the airline industry could be on the verge of collapse by year's end. Remember 1973? We've known precisely that this was coming for just a little while. Like 1973 to be exact. ...
Hawaii's banana industry may be well-positioned for a serious comeback. They are certainly growing well in our backyard. This photo shows our latest crop growing amidst Blue Ginger. Prices of Hawaii bananas have never been competitive with Central America in the past...
While Travelzoo announced yesterday that it reaches over 22 million unique visitors each month, the news there is far from rosy. First, their advertised deals are not always the best buy. We reported on June 12 that we found better savings to Hawaii using Travelocity's...
The Kauai Museum continues their Traditional Hawaiian Quilt exhibit through July 25. I toured the exhibit recently and was quite partial to the pink quilt in this picture. There's a reason why: I'm the proud owner! There are many historic quilts on display and each one...
Hawaii Superferry is not sustainable as a passenger ferry. Its problems are much worse than those the airlines are facing. This is because Superferry's vessel, the Illikai, uses far more fuel per passenger than does an airplane. Last month, Superferry carried only 29% of its...
Unable or unwilling to reach terms for a complete merger of the two companies, United Airlines and Continental Airlines today announced a comprehensive plan for global cooperation. This agreement allows the companies to join forces without the the anti-trust issues associated...
When I'm researching and planning a trip, I need a place to keep all of my notes and information. I've tried Word, paper, and several trip planning applications. For now, however, the one that works best for me is Helipad. Let me start by saying that there are more...
The first Chinese organized tour of the United States began today with 250 visitors arriving from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong. Each person paid approximately $4,000 to be part of the tour. Chinese visitors have previously been able to visit independently. An...
