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HNL

One Airline’s Bold Warning Could Reshape Hawaii Flights

July 17, 2025 11 Comments

Hawaii flights could be first to feel the fallout from one airline CEO’s boldest prediction....

Big Island

Killer Whales Spotted In Hawaii. Why That’s So Rare

July 17, 2025 1 Comment

The Orca sighting may reveal something deeper about what’s changing in Hawaii’s ocean.

Reef runway at HNL

HNL’s Reef Runway To Face Shutdowns-What It Means For Your Flight

July 17, 2025 2 Comments

HNL’s iconic Reef Runway shutters intermittently for nearly three weeks starting August 1. The ripple...

West Oahu Beach

New Hawaii Travel Roadmap Cuts 100% Of These Visitors

July 17, 2025 47 Comments

Hawaii’s new tourism roadmap says it’s about climate, but the real focus is who the...

Hawaiian Planes at HNL

These Hawaiian Routes Taken Over By Alaska. Here’s What That Means

July 17, 2025 16 Comments

Hawaiian’s international routes now legally belong to Alaska—marking a quiet but major shift in control....

Hawaiian Airlines

How Long Will Hawaiian Keep Free Meals Flying After This

July 16, 2025 33 Comments

Alaska dropped complimentary meals in 2006 and now offers only paid options—so how long will...

Kauai Menehune Fish Pond

The Next Big Hawaii Air Shakeup Is Already Taking Shape

July 16, 2025 8 Comments

The old rules of flying to Hawaii are being rewritten—again. A surprising shift in airline...

Game-Changer or Bust? New $395 Alaska/Hawaiian Card for Hawaii Travelers

Hawaiian: Buy-One-Get-One-Free, But The Catch Stings

July 15, 2025 16 Comments

A rare buy-one-get-one deal just landed from Hawaiian—but there are twists. The fine print is...

Waikiki Beach

The Vanishing Middle Class Of Hawaii Travel

July 14, 2025 36 Comments

Hawaii travel once had a solid middle. Now it’s split into three different experiences, and...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Hawaii Costco Products Visitors Can’t Resist: Unique Hits and Misses.

Costco Became Hawaii Budget Travel’s Secret Weapon

July 9, 2025 16 Comments

The ultimate Hawaii travel hack. Crowded, chaotic, and strangely beloved. An essential part of Hawaii's...

Kona Approach

Los Angeles To Hawaii From $111 With Today’s Fare Drop

July 9, 2025 1 Comment

Take advantage of this unadvertised sale. Departures start August 17 and include weekend and fall...

Malasada in Hawaii at Leonards

Hawaii Malasadas Steal The Spotlight On National Donut Day

June 6, 2025 11 Comments

No free malasadas in Hawaii today—but what you will find may be better. On National...

Iconic Hawaii views

The Traps That Ruin Hawaii Vacations And How To Avoid Them

May 25, 2025 27 Comments

You planned the dream. Hawaii delivered some detours. From airport to aloha, here’s how to...

Big Beach Maui Honored as Best in USA

Two Hawaii Beaches Just Ranked USA’s Best: What Lonely Planet Missed?

May 1, 2025 19 Comments

Two Hawaii beaches just made Lonely Planet’s 2025 list of best in the USA—but longtime...

Sandbox to prevent beach theft?

Can You Trust This Sand Safe With Your iPhone In Hawaii?

April 4, 2025 3 Comments

A sand-filled safe that might sound like a beach prank, this real device claims it...

Honolulu SALT Mural

Hawaii Stereotype Defied: Visitors Are Finally Discovering This

March 26, 2025 14 Comments

Think you know Hawaii? Think again. This isn’t just a stopover or a tourist trap—it’s...

View from Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort

Why 35% Off At Grand Hyatt Kauai Feels Like A Lot Less

March 3, 2025 5 Comments

Here's why the devil is in the details. The Grand Hyatt Kauai’s 35% anniversary discount...

Ko Olina on Oahu.

Post-Hawaii Blues? Here’s The Fastest Way To Aloha Again

February 19, 2025 9 Comments

Just stepped off your Hawaii flight but already missing the islands? You’re not alone. Here’s...

Hawaii Culture & Events

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

O'Kims in Chinatown Honolulu

Get Here Fast: James Beard Honolulu Restaurants Won’t Stay the Same

February 5, 2025 9 Comments

Honolulu’s dining scene is making waves with these standout James Beard semifinalists. Get ready for...

Is Waikiki’s New Cirque Du Soleil Show ‘Auana Worth The Splurge?

December 17, 2024 15 Comments

Waikiki just got a new headliner 'Auana-- Cirque du Soleil’s Hawaii debut, but is it...

Caught the Hawaii itch?

Caught the Hawaii Itch?

December 5, 2024 20 Comments

Is this a phenomenon completely unique to Hawaii? If you’ve felt it, you know exactly....

Hawaii Thanksgiving Twists: Sun, Snow, Food, And Sky-High Prices

Hawaii Thanksgiving Twists: Sun, Snow, Food, And Sky-High Prices

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Thanksgiving in Hawaii is more than a holiday—it’s a vibrant fusion of ancient traditions and...

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...

Hawaii hula dancer at sunset

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...

Jeff's Picks

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

Alaska Airlines Free Hawaii Flights: A Lifeline for Maui Shelter Pets

March 27, 2024 10 Comments

These free Hawaii flights via Wings of Aloha Alaska Angels save dogs and cats stranded...

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,...

Discover Waikiki’s Hidden Culinary Gem: The Food Truck Park

Discover Waikiki’s Hidden Culinary Gem: The Food Truck Park

December 27, 2024 1 Comment

Visit a surprising and vibrant culinary scene at Waikiki’s food truck park, where diverse global...

O'Kims in Chinatown Honolulu

Get Here Fast: James Beard Honolulu Restaurants Won’t Stay the Same

February 5, 2025 9 Comments

Honolulu’s dining scene is making waves with these standout James Beard semifinalists. Get ready for...

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.

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...

Review: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki

October 2, 2023 10 Comments

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

2024 Hanauma Bay Review: Revisiting Iconic Hawaii Nature Preserve

March 25, 2024 19 Comments

Visiting Hanauma Bay is a very different experience than in years gone by. We stopped...

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HNL

One Airline’s Bold Warning Could Reshape Hawaii Flights

July 17, 2025 11 Comments

Hawaii flights could be first to feel the fallout from one airline…

Big Island

Killer Whales Spotted In Hawaii. Why That’s So Rare

July 17, 2025 1 Comment

The Orca sighting may reveal something deeper about what’s changing in Hawaii’s…

Reef runway at HNL

HNL’s Reef Runway To Face Shutdowns-What It Means For Your Flight

July 17, 2025 2 Comments

HNL’s iconic Reef Runway shutters intermittently for nearly three weeks starting August…

West Oahu Beach

New Hawaii Travel Roadmap Cuts 100% Of These Visitors

July 17, 2025 47 Comments

Hawaii’s new tourism roadmap says it’s about climate, but the real focus…

Hawaiian Planes at HNL

These Hawaiian Routes Taken Over By Alaska. Here’s What That Means

July 17, 2025 16 Comments

Hawaiian’s international routes now legally belong to Alaska—marking a quiet but major…

Hawaiian Airlines

How Long Will Hawaiian Keep Free Meals Flying After This

July 16, 2025 33 Comments

Alaska dropped complimentary meals in 2006 and now offers only paid options—so…