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Hawaii Route Spotlight | 2023 Airlines Fee Frenzy Hits $118 Billion

Fighting Airlines Fees: Feeding Frenzy Hits New Heights In Hawaii

November 28, 2023 No Comments

Unraveling airline tactics and how to keep your Hawaii travel money in your pocket. Some...

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

November 28, 2023 8 Comments

From polyurethane kayak to $500M yacht with submarines and helicopters, here's Hawaii travel at a...

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

November 26, 2023 85 Comments

What's ahead in aircraft flying to Hawaii may be truly disheartening for passengers. Here's why.

Once Sought After Hawaii Vacation Rentals Plummet 48% In Popularity

Once Coveted Hawaii Vacation Rentals Plummet 48% In Popularity

November 25, 2023 49 Comments

As Hawaii hotels thrive, Hawaii vacation rental demand sinks. Why?

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals Includes Biggest Sales Of 2023

November 24, 2023 6 Comments

Hotels, vacation rentals, airlines! These include the best Hawaii travel deals we've seen on normally...

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Hawaii’s Plans to Make Visitors Pay for Rescues Continue

November 24, 2023 30 Comments

Who is going to pay the extreme costs of frequent ocean and land rescues on...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

Ready, Set, Hawaii: Cyber Monday Deals Spark Island Travel Frenzy!

November 27, 2023 6 Comments

Hawaii travel deals include 44% off Southwest Hawaii flights, Hawaii hotels to 50% off, plus...

The Best Hawaii Souvenirs Start Here

23 Original Hawaii Gifts That Send Aloha This Holiday Season

November 25, 2023 5 Comments

Some of our favorite places to shop in Hawaii in today's post.

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals Includes Biggest Sales Of 2023

November 24, 2023 6 Comments

Hotels, vacation rentals, airlines! These include the best Hawaii travel deals we've seen on normally...

Mastering The Art Of Thrifty Hawaii Travel In 2024

Mastering The Art Of Thrifty Hawaii Travel | 2024 Edition

November 22, 2023 5 Comments

Strategies to outsmart sky-high Hawaii travel costs.

Secret Hawaiian Airlines Black Friday Sale | Unadvertised Savings To 64%

Secret Hawaiian Airlines Black Friday Sale | Unadvertised Savings To 64%

November 21, 2023 4 Comments

Shhh... Don't miss out! Hawaiian Airlines' Black Friday starts now with way more savings than...

Hawaii Airports Grapple with Parking Woes: A Holiday Headache

Hawaii Airports Grapple with Parking Woes: A Holiday Migraine

November 20, 2023 3 Comments

Navigating the skies and now parking lots: Hawaii's airport parking dilemma challenges visitors and residents....

Hawaii Culture & Events

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

What Became Of America’s Hawaii Love Affair After 60-Years

America’s Love Affair With Hawaii | 60-Years Strong

October 17, 2023 14 Comments

The stars aligned and Hawaii visitors went from just 300K to 10M yearly. Much has...

Discoverers' Day Hawaii

Hawaii Does Not Celebrate Columbus Day and Here’s Why

October 8, 2023 65 Comments

Since 1988 there has been no Columbus Day holiday in Hawaii. This year another big...

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 10 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...

Hawaii Deals

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

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12-Day West Coast to Hawaii Cruise $67+/Day

February 6, 2012 3 Comments

February 6, 2012. The recent cruise ship tragedy in Italy has certainly impacted the industry....

Hawaii Deals San Francisco to Hawaii $170

Hawaii Vacation Deals From Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis and Philadelphia

May 5, 2015 No Comments

Great prices today from eastern US cities to Hawaii. Courtesy of a fare ware between...

Hawaii vacation tips on food

Airfare to Hawaii | 6 Airlines Fare War $137+

October 9, 2018 33 Comments

More unpublished deals on airfare to Hawaii from six airlines. Don't wait as these could...

Flights To Hawaii Impacted: Latest 737 MAX Problems, Delivery Halt

Save 10% on Southwest Hawaii Flights With This Trick

January 19, 2023 2 Comments

Great way to save an extra 10% on any Southwest Hawaii flight or wherever else...

Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

23 Routes Under $100! Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

November 28, 2022 No Comments

Some of the best deals ever seen from these three airlines. They won't last long....

Alaska Airlines Hawaii deals

Summer Flights to Hawaii | 3 Islands From Pacific Northwest $181

March 25, 2017 6 Comments

Great sale today! Peak summer flights too. Save up to $300 per person or more!

Jeff's Picks

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

Leonard’s Bakery and its Malasadas Made History in Hawaii

September 5, 2023 35 Comments

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

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Hawaii Route Spotlight | 2023 Airlines Fee Frenzy Hits $118 Billion

Fighting Airlines Fees: Feeding Frenzy Hits New Heights In Hawaii

November 28, 2023 No Comments

Unraveling airline tactics and how to keep your Hawaii travel money in…

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

November 28, 2023 8 Comments

From polyurethane kayak to $500M yacht with submarines and helicopters, here’s Hawaii…

Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

Ready, Set, Hawaii: Cyber Monday Deals Spark Island Travel Frenzy!

November 27, 2023 6 Comments

Hawaii travel deals include 44% off Southwest Hawaii flights, Hawaii hotels to…

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

November 26, 2023 85 Comments

What’s ahead in aircraft flying to Hawaii may be truly disheartening for…

Once Sought After Hawaii Vacation Rentals Plummet 48% In Popularity

Once Coveted Hawaii Vacation Rentals Plummet 48% In Popularity

November 25, 2023 49 Comments

As Hawaii hotels thrive, Hawaii vacation rental demand sinks. Why?

The Best Hawaii Souvenirs Start Here

23 Original Hawaii Gifts That Send Aloha This Holiday Season

November 25, 2023 5 Comments

Some of our favorite places to shop in Hawaii in today’s post.