“Bookmobiles are disappearing in an age defined by mouse clicks,” reports the Boston Globe.
While that may be true, there’s one bookmobile on Oahu with a new mission.  It’s Bill’s Bookmobile, cheaply selling used books, music and movies.  All proceeds benefit the Hawaii Public Library System.
Bill’s Bookmobile doesn’t travel to you.  Instead you go [...]

I looks like Hilo Hattie, the originally Kauai-based store chain started in 1963, is fast coming to its demise. The ominous “we’re sorry” on their website is a sad indication of the conditions at hand. As you recall, we wrote about their problems last year both on May 10 and again on October 2.
The [...]

Updated:  The State of Hawaii Department of Health now has a swine flu information hot line.  It can be reached at (866) 767-5044.
You’re Safe Here. Hawaii has no confirmed cases so come and enjoy our culture, people and beaches.  Especially with all the great summer deals that Jeff has recently posted.
It isn’t too late to [...]

I checked availablility this morning for all of the incredible, unprecedented Hawaii summer airfares we reported last week.  Not surprisingly, a number of them are already gone.  It is likely that many if not most of the remaining fares could come to an end at any point now.
As of today, 930AM, Hawaii Time:
Honolulu
Atlanta $324 (Delta [...]

Alice Walker said that, “tea to the English is really a picnic indoors.”  We felt the same way after visiting Honolulu’s Tea at 1024.
The bright airy tearoom in historic Chinatown had a festive atmosphere from the moment we walked in.  We were invited to select our teacup and saucer and a hat to wear from [...]

As we first broke this story back on February 10, prior to other media, Allegiant Air officials have confirmed their desire to extend operations into our Hawaii market.   Their presence will undoubtedly bring more discounted travel opportunities to Hawaii visitors.
Honolulu newspapers are reporting today that highly successful and rapidly expanding Allegiant, would like to add [...]