If you're a dyed-in-the-wool coffee person like we are at Beat of Hawaii, please take notice. There's a coffee shop in Honolulu that's turning the Hawaii coffee world on its ear. We stopped by Beach Bum Cafe while working in Honolulu recently and were impressed with the customer...
Waikiki has long been a revered place of spirit and is a center of culture and government for the Hawaiian people. Even before 1900, several events began shaping the Waikiki that we know today and its sandy beaches. Here are some things you may not know about iconic...
Sans Souci "Without Worry" Beach, also called Kaimana Beach, has been a Beat of Hawaii favorite for years. Fronting the Kaimana Beach Hotel, it sits on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki, next to the now infamous Waikiki Natatorium. It is popular with both locals and visitors and...
If you're looking for Hawaii air between Dallas and Honolulu, look no further today. This is the best Hawaii deal from (and to) Texas we have seen in over six months. You need to be flexible in your travel dates to take advantage of this great Hawaii vacation opportunity...
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...
The famous Diamond Head Hike has a new look these days. If you haven't been on this famous Oahu hike recently, I suggest you include it on your list of things to do in Honolulu. There have been many changes over the years that started with a $5 admission charge for cars or a $1...
We've started to make keeping track of free parking in Waikiki a tradition. It's a passion, even a bit of a game if you will. This past week we saved well over $100 using these tricks, which is no chump change. Free Parking in Waikiki and Cheap Parking in Waikiki There are...
A $600 Million HNL airport renovation is about to commence. The proposal for work expected to start in June 2013 includes the following: A new eleven-gate L-shaped "Mauka concourse" which will support larger planes located next to the inter-island terminal. Demolition and...
The ancient Hawaiians had fish ponds here and grew taro. A president came for opening day. Throughout the years, Ala Moana Beach has become a gathering place on Oahu for its 100 acre city park, wide sandy beach and beautiful vistas of Diamond Head and Waikiki. It's very popular...
It's that spooky time of year again, and Hawaii Halloween fervor is building. Here's an update for locals, visitors, and anyone interested in knowing what's planned around Hawaii for Halloween 2012. Halloween in Lahaina This will be the ultimate of...
