One of our favorite events every holiday season takes place at Kauai's Historic County Building. Each December, the facility is transformed into an amazing recycled folk art extravaganza. Over half a century ago, Auntie Josie (Chansky) began turning trash into...
Should you stay at a Hawaii hotel that's in foreclosure? I think it's a risk I'd rather not take. With at the very minimum, changes in management, hotel brand affiliation and frequent guest programs, your stay may not be all that you had hoped for. Here's an update on...
As we get ready to ring in the New Year, I've been thinking about what visitors should expect here in Hawaii in 2009. These are the six things that come to mind: 1. Best deals in a decade are coming for winter and spring travel. We've already seen hints of what they...
This morning United announced a brief Season's Greetings fare sale that includes Hawaii destinations. While some of the prices are great, others are not. Better examples include: Boston to Maui: $367 RT Los Angeles to Honolulu: $287 RT Worse examples...
First, Mele Kalikimaka, Hau’oli Hanukaha, and Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to all our friends and readers! Now the answer to the question: The airlines have to a large degree been holding off publishing new airfares. Most of the current great deals from the mainland to...
Has this ever happened to you? After a long flight to Hawaii you rush down to the beach only to see Jellyfish warning signs. This let down can be avoided with proper planning. Tip: Check the full moon calendar when planning your vacation and add 8 days. This will...
If you can handle stairs, uneven ground, and a steep climb, consider a hike up Diamond Head Crater. I hit the trail before 7am this morning when the sun was still on the rise. It's one of the best times to be there. The sun is not shining directly on the trail and there...
I don't like paying $20 or more for overnight parking in Waikiki. While hotel parking used to be quite inexpensive here, it's edging up towards the unreasonable. With the car rental bargains available, it's easy to spend more on the parking than on the car itself. Before...
For under twelve dollars, I enjoyed this hearty bowl of Udon noodles tonight at Jimbo's in Honolulu. This local style eatery has been a favorite of mine for years. It's not easy to find, tucked 50 feet back from the sidewalk on King Street, but definitely worth the...
Updated 1/7/09: The best available price is currently $48. Inasmuch as Mokulele will start competing to Kahului Maui starting February 1, I expect to see a resumption in the airfare war at any time. So if the current deals don't fit into your plans, keep checking back...
