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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
If you love to vacation in Hawaii or live here, Hawaiian Airlines frequent flyer program can be most useful. It is reasonably easy to amass enough miles for a free inter-island flight or even more. Below are five ways to get that much closer to your next trip. There are...
If you find yourself on the North Shore of Kauai on a Saturday morning, the Hanalei Farmer's Market is a great stop for eat it now or eat it later fare and more. It's a fascinating "people study" type of Hawaii activity for both locals and visitors. Since there are no...
There was a waiting line to get into the Crack Seed store in Kaimuki. That's how popular this 30 year old business is with locals. I've walked by many times before but today decided to experience it myself. The Young Family was more than helpful. I was given free samples to...
I just had the opportunity to fly both Hawaiian and Go! Mokulele, back to back. It had been a long time since I stepped aboard Go!, and admittedly I only did it because of the $40 price difference at the time I needed to fly. You may be as surprised as I was, in terms of how the...
I found an amazing free dessert at Sweet Home Cafe. The catch: you buy a hot pot meal which is the best deal in Honolulu. The shave ice is something out of the ordinary. A yummy bowl of delicately flavored shave ice surrounded with tapoica balls, homemade almond tofu, gummy...
