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Fewer Choices To Hawaii As United Joins Herd On New Planes

October 3, 2023 12 Comments

How Hawaii flights will be impacted by today's huge United aircraft order

Lightning Strike on Plane Causes Hawaiian Airlines Diversion

Lightning Strike on Plane Causes Hawaiian Airlines Diversion

October 2, 2023 2 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines Flight 5 from Las Vegas to Honolulu got struck by lightning and was...

Maui Shark Attack

Shark Attack Near Iconic Maui Beaches

October 2, 2023 2 Comments

A 45 year old woman was injured in an unprovoked Maui shark attack by a...

West Maui Reopening With Harsh Prospects, 3% Occupancy

West Maui Reopening with Grim Prospect of Visitors

October 2, 2023 49 Comments

Even 35% occupancy isn't expected until mid-November, as West Maui reopens in just 6 days....

Shark-Safer Hawaii Beaches Following Latest Attack On Visitor

Hawaii Flights On Sale From $61 Today Only

September 29, 2023 9 Comments

Mainland to Hawaii Flights for as little as $61 including all taxes and fees. Act...

Most West Maui Areas Now Won't Reopen October 8

Most West Maui Areas Won’t Reopen October 8

September 28, 2023 59 Comments

How the latest "managed approach" to reopening in phases will impact West Maui visitors. ...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Review: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki

October 2, 2023 8 Comments

We always wondered why there was such a long line here. Then we waited and...

Fare War: Hawaiian Airlines $62 To Hawaii. 19 Sale Routes.

Fare War: Hawaiian Airlines $62 To Hawaii. 19 Sale Routes.

September 26, 2023 6 Comments

This Hawaiian Airlines deal is eye-popping. And validity is over five months. Don't wait, as...

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....

Latest Airline Plans To Tweak Hawaii Prices Higher

Finding Your Bliss To Hawaii at 30K Feet

September 12, 2023 7 Comments

An arsenal of tools, tips, and tricks that are sure to make you happy on...

Is Best Restaurant Award Winner “Aina Kauai” Worth It?

September 7, 2023 9 Comments

Can an expensive Kauai restaurant live up to the hype? We were doubtful until we...

Leonard’s Bakery and its Malasadas Made History in Hawaii

September 5, 2023 30 Comments

Fully recovered from last year's problems. How malasadas were introduced in the 1950's at the...

Hawaii Culture & Events

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

Unique Waikiki Neighborhood Experience Includes Historic Fountain

September 24, 2023 5 Comments

Waikiki is replete with experiences unique to Hawaii. A fascinating history.

After Two Fires in 100 Years | Banyan Tree Maui Remains In “Coma”

August 20, 2023 32 Comments

With the future of the banyan tree Maui still unknown.

Why Four Recent Hawaii Snake Findings Are Concerning

August 4, 2023 9 Comments

What do a Boa constrictor, Python, and two other snakes have in common? They've all...

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 20 Comments

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

What's Correct In Hawaii: Mainland Or Continent, Neighbor Or Outer-Island?

What’s Correct In Hawaii: Mainland Or Continent, Neighbor Or Outer-Island?

July 7, 2023 24 Comments

Language and Hawaii are two of our passions at Beat of Hawaii. Not only are...

Threatened Green Sea Turtles Set Free at Mauna Lani

July 5, 2023 4 Comments

After following this for 15 years, we finally went to the Big Island to take...

Hawaii Deals

From exclusive, hidden Hawaii airfare deals and more. Make your Hawaii vacation dreams a reality.

Minneapolis and Salt Lake City to Hawaii $138 This Fall

Minneapolis and Salt Lake City to Hawaii $138 This Fall

May 11, 2020 3 Comments

Be one of the first to return to Hawaii with discounts in October from Minneapolis...

Hawaii Deals Big Beach Maui

Hawaii Deals From New York to Maui $240 Each Way

April 7, 2016 10 Comments

Just released! Talk about great Hawaii deals, to Maui or Honolulu, from distant cities. We...

Hawaiian Airlines Spring Sale

Hawaiian Airlines Spring Sale From $199

February 24, 2016 111 Comments

The next round of Hawaii airfare sales is now out on twelve routes with extended travel dates...

Miami To All Islands $400 (all-inclusive)

January 13, 2010 7 Comments

Hot on the heals of yesterday’s deals from Dallas, United has a fantastic price from...

Hawaii Vaccination Travel

Cyber Week Hawaii Travel Deals | 59 Routes From $168

November 27, 2017 25 Comments

The most widespread Hawaii sale we've ever seen. Travel from 14 cities to all islands.

Maui Beaches

Bay Area to Maui $188 Round Trip!

November 8, 2013 2 Comments

This is definitely the kind of Hawaii airfare sale we’ve all been awaiting for a...

Jeff's Picks

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

Review: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki

October 2, 2023 8 Comments

We always wondered why there was such a long line here. Then we waited and...

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 20 Comments

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

Threatened Green Sea Turtles Set Free at Mauna Lani

July 5, 2023 4 Comments

After following this for 15 years, we finally went to the Big Island to take...

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.

Leonard’s Bakery and its Malasadas Made History in Hawaii

September 5, 2023 30 Comments

Fully recovered from last year's problems. How malasadas were introduced in the 1950's at the...

Lawai International Center - 88 Shrines on Kauai

Legendary Kauai Events: Free Lawai Center 88 Shrines Tour

October 24, 2021 9 Comments

A Kauai event like no other awaits when you visit 88 shrines near Poipu.

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Fewer Choices To Hawaii As United Joins Herd On New Planes

October 3, 2023 12 Comments

How Hawaii flights will be impacted by today’s huge United aircraft order

Lightning Strike on Plane Causes Hawaiian Airlines Diversion

Lightning Strike on Plane Causes Hawaiian Airlines Diversion

October 2, 2023 2 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines Flight 5 from Las Vegas to Honolulu got struck by…

Maui Shark Attack

Shark Attack Near Iconic Maui Beaches

October 2, 2023 2 Comments

A 45 year old woman was injured in an unprovoked Maui shark…

Review: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki

October 2, 2023 8 Comments

We always wondered why there was such a long line here. Then…

West Maui Reopening With Harsh Prospects, 3% Occupancy

West Maui Reopening with Grim Prospect of Visitors

October 2, 2023 49 Comments

Even 35% occupancy isn’t expected until mid-November, as West Maui reopens in…

Shark-Safer Hawaii Beaches Following Latest Attack On Visitor

Hawaii Flights On Sale From $61 Today Only

September 29, 2023 9 Comments

Mainland to Hawaii Flights for as little as $61 including all taxes…