We’re thrilled about most things Hawaiian, and want to start sharing some of those and tell you why they make us love our Hawaii home: 1. Iolani Palace. This is the only royal palace in the United States, and it dates back to 1882. In my mind this is a must see for all first [...]

This is the first in our series covering the Coffees of Hawaii. We are coffee snobs, and both grow and roast our own beans. But when push comes to shove, we have to buy beans, so we thought we’d literally start with those grown near our own backyard. Kauai Coffee company is located in Eleele [...]

Chicago: You may have seen this already (as it came out yesterday). We have had many requests for Chicago deals, and I don’t think they will likely get much better than this. These prices are all-inclusive.  It is especially good pricing for UA’s non-stop 777 flights. The fare is also available on American, Northwest, Continental [...]

Here’s the deal: 5% Off Between Mainland U.S. and Hawaii Here’s how to get it: This part is only slightly tricky. Search Google for “Hawaiian Airlines Affiliate.” You’ll then see a list of organizations that receive 1.5 percent of your airfare when you click through to Hawaiian on their websites. I have used these affiliate [...]

We received a great question from Beat of Hawaii reader Mary yesterday: Is there insurance for plane tickets if the airline cancels the flight or route? I did a little research and here’s what I’ve found: There is no trip insurance coverage for this situation. Each airline may address this differently; so inquire as to [...]

As you know, we’ve been off-island in New York City, and planned to be back home in Hawaii earlier this week. However, Rob’s mom, who is 85, took a bad fall last week. So the Beat Guys have been derailed and are hold up in the state of Washington at the moment. Mom is in [...]

I was very pleased to see recent news that Hawaii’s own Love’s Bakery has returned to Hawaii ownership. Managers of the 157 year old company are buying the bakery from its Japanese owners, who have owned it since they themselves purchased it from ITT Continental Baking nearly 30 years ago. The new owners plans are [...]

One-third of of online leisure travelers would use a travel agent, if they could find a good one. This according to Forrester Research. You’re probably wondering why I’m talking about travel agents. Don’t I dislike them, and aren’t they all dead and gone anyway? Well actually, no and no. A travel agent can sometimes be [...]

Here’s a tip I’ve been using with great success that I want to share with Beat of Hawaii readers: Google Advanced Search can yield superior results that help you find the best travel deals. Don’t stop at just a Basic Search which may still be a good starting point to find deals in any market, [...]

Paddle surfing is all the rage in Hawaii. Visitors can take the opportunity to try it during ideal calm summer conditions. Stand up surfing, also known as supping, has become extremely popular among both locals and visitors. It was recently included in the 7th Annual Duke’s Oceanfest, a weeklong surfing celebration which took place at [...]