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Today’s Alaska Hawaii Airfare Sale + Route Changes Reshaping Hawaii Travel

November 20, 2024 10 Comments

A first-of-its-kind joint airfare sale, coupled with new routes, signals Alaska/Hawaiian expanding their horizons...

How Hawaiian Airlines’ Pualani Branding Took "Aloha" Global

How Hawaiian Airlines’ Pualani Branding Took “Aloha” Global

November 20, 2024 2 Comments

When Alaska Airlines finalized its $2 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, it took on significant...

Delta vs. Hawaiian: Shake Shack Burgers Fuel New Hawaii Flight Showdown

Delta vs. Hawaiian: Shake Shack Burgers Fuel New Hawaii Flight Showdown

November 19, 2024 13 Comments

Delta Air Lines is going head-to-head with Hawaiian Airlines, launching nonstop flights to Hawaii while...

Visitors Eye Hawaiian’s New Resident-Only Discounts With Monopoly Concerns Looming

Visitors Eye Hawaiian’s New Resident-Only Discounts As Monopoly Concerns Loom

November 18, 2024 53 Comments

Residents will soon save up to 20%, while debate ignites over fears of a looming...

Hawaii Flights Surge with Increased U.S. and International Connections

Hawaii Flights Surge with Increased U.S. and International Connections

November 18, 2024 3 Comments

Travelers planning trips to Hawaii now have added flight options as services ramp up to...

Hawaii Flights Aren’t What They Used To Be—Reclaim The Lost Magic

November 17, 2024 36 Comments

Hawaii flights weren't always just about reaching the islands—it was an experience that began the...

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines Shake Up Routes With Widebody Changes

November 16, 2024 76 Comments

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines are making their first big route changes under a new partnership....

Fourth Hawaii Airline Near-Crash Raises Sparks Aviation Safety Alarms

Fourth Hawaii Airline Near-Crash Sparks Aviation Safety Alarms

November 15, 2024 20 Comments

A near-disaster on a Hawaii flight. This time, an American Airlines plane departing Honolulu missed...

Another Waikiki Hotel Faces Strike Threat As Kauai Workers Win Deal

November 15, 2024 3 Comments

Kauai workers have secured a victory amid the wave of recent labor settlements, leaving this...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Skip the Mystery Meat and Eat Gourmet On Hawaii Flights

Skip the Mystery Meat And Eat Gourmet On Hawaii Flights

November 15, 2024 6 Comments

Flying to Hawaii is an experience to savor, but airline food leaves us cold. Whether...

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 40 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 21 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...

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 26 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.

Review: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki

October 2, 2023 9 Comments

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

Hawaii Vacation Pitfalls That Now Demand Your Attention

Hawaii Vacation Pitfalls That Now Demand Your Attention

May 27, 2024 32 Comments

Recent challenges have emerged that every Hawaii visitor should be aware of. From updated regulations...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Honest Review of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay: Paradise Found or Overpriced Oasis?

Honest Review of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay: Paradise Found or Overpriced Oasis?

April 20, 2024 41 Comments

Nestled cliffside at Princeville, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay redefines luxury with its $300 million makeover....

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....

Experience the ultimate Diamond Head mountain to ocean adventure

Epic Waikiki Exploration Roars From Hawaii’s #1 Mountain to #1 Beach

May 17, 2024 2 Comments

Two timeless and quintessential Waikiki travel experiences all in one day.

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Today’s Alaska Hawaii Airfare Sale + Route Changes Reshaping Hawaii Travel

November 20, 2024 10 Comments

A first-of-its-kind joint airfare sale, coupled with new routes, signals Alaska/Hawaiian …

How Hawaiian Airlines’ Pualani Branding Took "Aloha" Global

How Hawaiian Airlines’ Pualani Branding Took “Aloha” Global

November 20, 2024 2 Comments

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Delta vs. Hawaiian: Shake Shack Burgers Fuel New Hawaii Flight Showdown

Delta vs. Hawaiian: Shake Shack Burgers Fuel New Hawaii Flight Showdown

November 19, 2024 13 Comments

Delta Air Lines is going head-to-head with Hawaiian Airlines, launching nonstop flights…

Visitors Eye Hawaiian’s New Resident-Only Discounts With Monopoly Concerns Looming

Visitors Eye Hawaiian’s New Resident-Only Discounts As Monopoly Concerns Loom

November 18, 2024 53 Comments

Residents will soon save up to 20%, while debate ignites over fears…

Hawaii Flights Surge with Increased U.S. and International Connections

Hawaii Flights Surge with Increased U.S. and International Connections

November 18, 2024 3 Comments

Travelers planning trips to Hawaii now have added flight options as services…

Hawaii Flights Aren’t What They Used To Be—Reclaim The Lost Magic

November 17, 2024 36 Comments

Hawaii flights weren’t always just about reaching the islands—it was an experience…