Picking the best Hawaiian island for your trip is much like shopping at Hilo Farmers Market. It's just hard to go wrong. But that having been said, we've seen visitors who weren't entirely happy with their choice either. It all comes down to expectations and having some...
Changes again today in Hawaii air services and this time the news is a bit rocky. Alaska Airlines is changing up their Hawaii offerings in a way which does not bode well for those of us seeking Hawaii deals. The pressing issue is simply too much competition with Hawaiian...
Long weekends and beaches go hand in hand. When it comes to finding the best Hawaiian beaches, there are almost as many choices as there are locations themselves. And in Hawaii, they number in the hundreds. We're sharing a few more of our favorites today before heading up to...
For the past 400 years, humans have been watching this most infrequent of planetary phenomena. I missed the last paired transit which occurred in 2004, and plan to observe this one personally. The next occurrence will not be until 2117, so it's safe to say that anyone reading...
View the Slideshow When it comes to Hawaii cruises, American Safari is the best kept secret sailing the islands. The small ship has just completed its first season here in Hawaii, but will be returning in the fall. After finishing my week on board, I say it's well worth the...
Today starts National Park week through April 29th. If you're in the islands now you'll receive free admission to Hawaii National Parks. We'll be at two of the three national parks below, which is about the best way I can think of to celebrate Earth Day. Haleakalā National...
Hawaii is the only state which produces cacao. It's been grown in Hawaii, mostly on the Big Island, for over 150 years. Only recently, however, has it become commercially viable. While still small, it is rapidly expanding and could someday surpass coffee as Hawaii's premier...
Postcards will take on a new tropical feeling this week when the Hawaii aloha shirt stamps are released by the US Postal Service. The shirts depict surfing, fish, shells, Bird of Paradise flowers and the Kilauea volcano. It's a perfect way to honor the 75th anniversary of this...
It's whale season in Hawaii from now through next Spring, and it's easy to spot giant Humpbacks on your Hawaii vacation. Seeing Humpbacks weighing up to 90,000 lbs is a sight that no local or Hawaii visitor ever tires of. Whale watching tours are popular on all the islands....
We're big coffee fans at Beat of Hawaii. Jeff hand-roasts weekly and the office crew consumes copious amounts of his fresh brewed Hawaii coffees. So when it comes time to find new sources of the finest beans from the islands, we're always on the lookout. Kona Coffee...
