Here are two Honolulu activities (and a hotel) that might just fit the bill for a cheap Hawaii vacation. First, it is rare that I write about these 1/2 price activity offers, since they mostly don’t appeal to me. I’d like to try both of these, however, so I thought I’d share them with you. [...]

Thinking of bringing your golf clubs or surfboard to Hawaii? You may want to read this before deciding. Otherwise your great Hawaii airfare deal could quickly evaporate. The airlines are raising little publicized baggage fees, including those that help turn your dream Hawaii vacation into a reality. It’s interesting to see that for the moment [...]

If you’re an iPhone or Android user, here’s another new way to get some great last minute Hawaii travel deals. This doesn’t work from your computer, only from your phone. And currently it is only available for Honolulu hotels, but I expect that to change shortly. Here’s how it works. If you need a hotel [...]

I hesitated the first time writing about my centipede bite, a minor aspect of living in Hawaii. Jeff didn’t think it would be popular either. We were both surprised that my centipede post has been viewed over 20,000 times and is still getting comments three years later. A new critter surfaced last week but I [...]

When I’ve written about the plethora of fake reviews inhabiting TripAdvisor and other review sites, your comments have often stated that savvy shoppers can spot fake reviews. Well think again. Fake travel reviews are both widespread and highly sophisticated. In a word, it’s a huge business and no you cannot spot fake reviews: A recent [...]

Once again the Gallup Poll has ranked Hawaii as the top state in the nation in terms of well-being. Hawaii scored a 71.1 to head the list, followed by colder and sparsely populated North Dakota and Alaska. The survey of more than 177,000 people in all 50 states took place earlier this year. Gallup states that [...]

We’re always looking for the best Hawaii travel deals, that’s obvious. To do that I’m employing every tool I can find, both old and new. Here’s one that crossed my desk and it’s both simple and fascinating. Skyscanner Flight Search A fast-growing Scotland-based flight search engine, has just moved into high gear on Facebook. In [...]

Looking for a new Honolulu activity on your Hawaii vacation? I have a recommendation to make. I can tell you its name, Manoa Heritage Center, but have been asked not provide the exact location. Yes, this hidden gem asks for discretion. You can’t drop by unannounced. I’ll explain why later. A reservation is needed and [...]

Vacation rental bookings are greatly influenced by amenities, suggests today’s study by Expedia’s TripAdvisor. Here are the highlights of their report: – 32% of travelers thought access to a full kitchen was the most important vacation rental amenity – 22% prefer Wi-Fi Internet access – 10% prioritize an outdoor deck or patio – 41% believe [...]

The mainland heat wave is not letting up yet, as the Weather Channel is predicting even more record highs to come. How are you coping with the intense heat? A Hawaii vacation is always good, and Jeff is keeping an eye out for the best Hawaii travel deals to tell you about. Deal or not, [...]