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Big Island Fishpond

This Airline Just Quit Hawaii Flights. Here’s Why That Matters

May 11, 2025 21 Comments

Hawaii just lost another affordable way in—and the budget squeeze is real. Airlines are quietly...

Kalalau Trail Hiking Kauai

How Kalalau Compares To The World’s Deadliest Hikes

May 11, 2025 5 Comments

Fifty hikers were stranded on Kauai’s Kalalau Trail—but this wasn’t a freak event. We compare...

Fourth Hawaii Airline Near-Crash Raises Sparks Aviation Safety Alarms

Hawaiian’s Widebody Gamble Is Over—Alaska Just Reset The Rules

May 10, 2025 40 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines bet big on widebody jets while others backed away. Alaska is now calling...

Hanalei Bay Kauai

Superyachts Banned At Hanalei Bay As Hawaii Draws The Line

May 10, 2025 25 Comments

Hawaii lawmakers just banned superyachts from Hanalei Bay in a bold move set to to...

Spectacular Sunsets in Hawaii

Everyone’s Suddenly Booking Hawaii Again—Even If It’s Not the Same

May 9, 2025 36 Comments

Hawaii has surged back near the very top of 2025 summer travel plans as it...

Hawaii spinner dolphins

Can You Still Swim With Dolphins In Hawaii? Court Case May Decide

May 8, 2025 17 Comments

Thirty-three Hawaii swimmers chased dolphins—now the rule that stopped them is under fire.

Hawaiian Airlines

HawaiianMiles Quietly Rewritten: Travelers Now Face 250K Award Flights

May 8, 2025 17 Comments

Major changes are hitting HawaiianMiles with almost no warning. Some award prices are spiking, and...

Honolulu Airport broken walkway

Most On-Time U.S. Airport and Airlines Will Shock Hawaii Travelers

May 8, 2025 8 Comments

Honolulu Airport just ranked as the most on-time major airport in the U.S., making this...

Kokee Brush Fire

Brush Fire Near Top Kauai Attraction Triggers Emergency Response

May 7, 2025 5 Comments

A fast-moving brush fire early Wednesday near the junction of Kokee Road and Waimea Canyon...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Big Beach Maui Honored as Best in USA

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

May 1, 2025 18 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...

Baby Beach Kauai Sunset

Travel Hack: Our $60 Flight Got Us a Free Hawaii Ticket

February 18, 2025 2 Comments

Southwest's just-launched flight deal means huge savings for Hawaii travelers. How one cheap ticket now...

Tunnels Beach Kauai

10 Things No One Tells You Before Visiting Hawaii (But Should)

February 14, 2025 41 Comments

Things many travelers wish they had known before arriving in Hawaii. From needing unexpected reservations...

Alaska Airlines planes in Hawaii

Hawaii Fare War Saves 58% | West Coast to Hawaii

February 5, 2025 5 Comments

A new airfare battle is heating up as Alaska Airlines slashes award prices for Hawaii...

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...

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 14 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 19 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.

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...

Ala Moana Beach Park In Best U.S. City Parks | Hawaii's Gem

Ala Moana Beach Park In Best U.S. City Parks | Hawaii’s Gem

April 21, 2024 No Comments

Ala Moana Beach Park, a cherished spot among visitors, and residents, epitomizes the value of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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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Big Island Fishpond

This Airline Just Quit Hawaii Flights. Here’s Why That Matters

May 11, 2025 21 Comments

Hawaii just lost another affordable way in—and the budget squeeze is real….

Kalalau Trail Hiking Kauai

How Kalalau Compares To The World’s Deadliest Hikes

May 11, 2025 5 Comments

Fifty hikers were stranded on Kauai’s Kalalau Trail—but this wasn’t a freak…

Fourth Hawaii Airline Near-Crash Raises Sparks Aviation Safety Alarms

Hawaiian’s Widebody Gamble Is Over—Alaska Just Reset The Rules

May 10, 2025 40 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines bet big on widebody jets while others backed away. Alaska…

Hanalei Bay Kauai

Superyachts Banned At Hanalei Bay As Hawaii Draws The Line

May 10, 2025 25 Comments

Hawaii lawmakers just banned superyachts from Hanalei Bay in a bold move…

Spectacular Sunsets in Hawaii

Everyone’s Suddenly Booking Hawaii Again—Even If It’s Not the Same

May 9, 2025 36 Comments

Hawaii has surged back near the very top of 2025 summer travel…

Hawaii spinner dolphins

Can You Still Swim With Dolphins In Hawaii? Court Case May Decide

May 8, 2025 17 Comments

Thirty-three Hawaii swimmers chased dolphins—now the rule that stopped them is under…