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Moving to Hawaii? Lessons From Couple’s ‘Disastrous’ Move to France

Moving to Hawaii? Lessons From Couple’s ‘Disastrous’ Move to France

November 6, 2024 19 Comments

Thinking of making a move to Hawaii? A recent story of a California couple’s attempt...

Election Stress Relief: Hawaii’s Best-Kept Secrets

Election Stress Relief: Hawaii’s Best-Kept Secrets Calm

November 5, 2024 4 Comments

As Election Day unfolds, escape the tension and uncover the hidden serenity waiting just off...

Grand Wailea Resort Review

Hawaii Hotels Hit the Skids; Can They Bounce Back?

November 5, 2024 46 Comments

Maui’s hotels plummeted to a troubling 52.6% occupancy, with visitors signaling hesitation as Hawaii’s long-standing...

Hawaii’s Most Exclusive Neighborhoods: Where Celebrities and Wealth Seek Paradise

Inside Hawaii’s Most Exclusive Neighborhoods: Where Celebrities and Wealth Seek Paradise

November 4, 2024 46 Comments

Hawaii’s exclusive neighborhoods lure big names from Hollywood to Silicon Valley, but residents aren’t always...

Southwest In Competitive Lockstep: Hawaii Travelers See Free Bags Shrink First

Southwest’s Competitive Lockstep: Hawaii Travelers See Free Bags Shrink First

November 3, 2024 28 Comments

This shift could mark a departure from the approach that has set Southwest apart for...

Where Will Shoe Drop Next On Hawaii Hotels After Hilton News?

November 3, 2024 13 Comments

Hawaii hotel strikes may not be over. While fireworks lit up the skies at Hilton...

Why Hawaiian/Alaska Are Selling Miles So Cheap—Should You Jump In?

Why Hawaiian/Alaska Are Selling Miles So Cheap—Should You Jump In?

November 2, 2024 14 Comments

With Alaska and Hawaiian’s combined program still evolving, now could be the time to buy...

Boom Supersonic Hawaii: Revolutionary Milestones Push Boundaries

Boom Supersonic Hawaii: Revolutionary Milestones Push Boundaries

November 2, 2024 16 Comments

Boom Supersonic races toward supersonic Hawaii flights, hitting new test milestones in what could halve...

Southwest Expands: 7 New Hawaii Flights Overnight, But Are There Big Downsides?

November 1, 2024 25 Comments

Southwest Hawaii flights are shaking it up once again. With seven new routes overnight launching...

Hawaii Travel Tips

Insider's guide to making Hawaii travel work. The best beaches, activities, deals, and more.

Tipping In Hawaii: Exploitative or Fair?

Tipping In Hawaii: Exploitative or Fair?

October 18, 2024 54 Comments

Hawaii’s tipping culture is leaving both visitors and residents questioning whether it’s becoming too much....

Narrow-Body First Class Hawaii Showdown: Which Airline Tops the List?

Narrow-Body First Class Hawaii Showdown: Which Airline Tops the List?

October 16, 2024 28 Comments

Not all experiences are created equal—especially first class to Hawaii on modern narrow-body jets. We...

Unpredictable Hawaii Sharks Have A Warning Sign For You

October 15, 2024 No Comments

A vivid reminder when the latest 10-foot tiger shark showed up near Kauai's Tunnels Beach....

A Sweet Slice of Hawaii Comes Home As Pineapple Clears Takeoff

As Pineapple Clears Takeoff, A Sweet Slice of Hawaii Comes Home

October 11, 2024 10 Comments

Relive your Hawaii vacation with a sweet reminder brought from the islands. Curious about how...

Understanding Hawaii: A 2025 Guide to Harmonious Travel for Visitors

Understanding Hawaii: A 2025 Guide to Harmonious Travel for Visitors

October 10, 2024 39 Comments

Sometimes, being a Hawaii visitor isn't easy. Finding the balance between enjoying the islands' beauty...

Travel Hack: We Pooled Hawaiian, Amex, Alaska Miles for Huge Payoff

Travel Hack: How We Pooled Hawaiian, Amex, Alaska Miles for Huge Payoff

October 9, 2024 20 Comments

Leverage your hard-earned points into a single treasure trove of Hawaii travel, through HawaiianMiles, Alaska...

Savvy Travelers Save With Southwest Hawaii Costco Deal

Savvy Travelers Save With Southwest Hawaii Costco Deal

October 9, 2024 4 Comments

Looking for a way to save on your next Hawaii vacation? Costco and Southwest Airlines...

Hawaii Snorkeling Unmasked After Recent Drownings

September 23, 2024 30 Comments

Snorkeling safety in Hawaii is back in the international news, with renewed attention on full-face...

Tahiti vs. Hawaii Vacation: Big Differences Make Choosing Easy

September 20, 2024 25 Comments

Trying to decide between a Tahiti or Hawaii vacation? While both offer stunning exotic island...

Hawaii Culture & Events

Hawaii’s rich culture and history and intriguing current events that shape our islands.

Exploring Kōloa: Where Hawaii’s Sugar Era Took Root Near Poipu Beach

Exploring Koloa: Where Hawaii’s Sugar Era Took Root Near Poipu Beach

October 25, 2024 No Comments

A unique virtual presentation on Koloa’s history will explore its pivotal role as Hawaii’s first...

Secret Invasion: How Hawaii's Food Is Winning Over The Mainland

Secret Invasion: How Hawaii’s Food Is Winning Over The World

October 15, 2024 8 Comments

Hawaii’s flavors are spreading far beyond the islands, taking root in cities worldwide. From poke...

Why Hawaii Dances to Its Own Beat on Holidays

Why Hawaii Dances to Its Own Beat on Holidays

October 14, 2024 7 Comments

So, it’s a holiday today. Or is it? In Hawaii, holidays are always different and...

San Diego Zoo and Maui Team Up to Save Hawaiian Crows

Maui and San Diego Zoo Partner to Save Hawaii’s Wildlife

October 10, 2024 1 Comment

This wildlife recovery project is a joint effort between the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance,...

Maui Banyan Tree: Hope, Controversy, and Lahaina’s Future

September 14, 2024 25 Comments

What is for many a sign of hope amid devastation is for others just a...

The Paradox of Hawaii Named America's Happiest State

The Paradox of Hawaii Named America’s Happiest State

September 12, 2024 9 Comments

WalletHub's analysis ranked Hawaii first in emotional and physical well-being and third in community and...

The Best Hawaii Souvenirs Start Here

Is the Era of Hawaii Souvenirs Coming to an End?

August 19, 2024 33 Comments

Souvenirs have long been the tangible reminders of a Hawaii vacation well spent, but it...

Hawaii Luxury and Minimalism Collide: From Raw Dogging To Boomers

Hawaii Luxury and Minimalism Collide: From Raw Dogging To Boomers

August 15, 2024 35 Comments

Hawaii travel's appeal is without question being reshaped in surprising new ways with counter-culture trends.

Forbidden Places In Hawaii

Hawaii Off-Limits: Places You May Never See

August 12, 2024 25 Comments

Some locations aren't just inaccessible—they’re shrouded in mystery and history that make them unique. Here's...

Jeff's Picks

Sharing our favorite experiences with you. If Jeff is pleased, you may be too.

Airline Maintenance Technician Day Hawaii

Honoring Hawaii Travel Heroes On Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

May 23, 2024 4 Comments

Shining a spotlight on the often-invisible wizards of Hawaii's skies—those technical maestros whose meticulous efforts...

What Became Of Gilligan's Island Movie Remake: A Hawaiian Tale

What Became Of Gilligan’s Island Remake: A Hawaii Tale

June 5, 2024 3 Comments

The ongoing fascination connecting Hawaii and "Gilligan's Island," and explore the mystery behind the two...

nsider’s Review: Prince Waikiki Hotel Surprises With Comfort, Value

Insider’s Review: Prince Waikiki Hotel Surprises With Comfort, Value

May 8, 2024 5 Comments

Perched at the edge of Ala Wai Harbor, Prince Waikiki Hotel stakes its claim in...

Reigniting Aloha Friday: Weekly Waikiki Fireworks Extravaganza Rocks

Reigniting Aloha Friday: Weekly Waikiki Fireworks Extravaganza Rocks

March 16, 2024 7 Comments

When the essence of aloha seems challenged, this free weekly Waikiki fireworks event shines as...

Aloha On The Endangered List. Hawaii Gone Wrong.

Codifying Aloha? How ‘Shaka Law’ Impacts Hawaii Tourism And Culture

May 13, 2024 30 Comments

Why Hawaii needs this now. Looking at the Shaka law that closely follows the Maui...

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 23 Comments

One of the best seafood restaurants and places to eat in Honolulu, is also a...

Manoa Heritage Center

Manoa Heritage Center and Heiau are Surprising Finds in Honolulu

July 21, 2022 2 Comments

Historic Honolulu Tudor home meets 1,000-year-old heiau. Read about these fascinating bedfellows.

We Loved Kauai Path Even Before Its National Acclaim

We Loved Kauai Path Even Before Its National Acclaim

July 15, 2024 4 Comments

The Kauai Path is renowned for its coastal cliffs, beaches below, and lush tropical vegetation,...

KCC Farmers Market Honolulu Must Do

Unique KCC Farmers Market | A Honolulu Must Do

September 16, 2023 6 Comments

The KCC Farmers Market, not far from Waikiki is a hands-down top pick Honolulu activity....

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Moving to Hawaii? Lessons From Couple’s ‘Disastrous’ Move to France

Moving to Hawaii? Lessons From Couple’s ‘Disastrous’ Move to France

November 6, 2024 19 Comments

Thinking of making a move to Hawaii? A recent story of a…

Election Stress Relief: Hawaii’s Best-Kept Secrets

Election Stress Relief: Hawaii’s Best-Kept Secrets Calm

November 5, 2024 4 Comments

As Election Day unfolds, escape the tension and uncover the hidden serenity…

Grand Wailea Resort Review

Hawaii Hotels Hit the Skids; Can They Bounce Back?

November 5, 2024 46 Comments

Maui’s hotels plummeted to a troubling 52.6% occupancy, with visitors signaling hesitation…

Hawaii’s Most Exclusive Neighborhoods: Where Celebrities and Wealth Seek Paradise

Inside Hawaii’s Most Exclusive Neighborhoods: Where Celebrities and Wealth Seek Paradise

November 4, 2024 46 Comments

Hawaii’s exclusive neighborhoods lure big names from Hollywood to Silicon Valley, but…

Southwest In Competitive Lockstep: Hawaii Travelers See Free Bags Shrink First

Southwest’s Competitive Lockstep: Hawaii Travelers See Free Bags Shrink First

November 3, 2024 28 Comments

This shift could mark a departure from the approach that has set…

Where Will Shoe Drop Next On Hawaii Hotels After Hilton News?

November 3, 2024 13 Comments

Hawaii hotel strikes may not be over. While fireworks lit up the…