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Waikiki Beach

Amex Turns Its Back on Hawaiian, Now Courts Alaska

July 3, 2025 1 Comment

After ending its partnership with Hawaiian, Amex is now promoting Alaska flights. This could mark...

Maui beaches

Maui Backs Off Rental Ban As Tourism Stalls Out

July 3, 2025 35 Comments

Maui delayed its vacation rental vote yet again, retreating behind closed doors while confusion grows....

Makapuu Tide Pools Oahu

These Oddball Hawaii Beach Essentials Keep Saving Our Trips

July 3, 2025 2 Comments

The weirdest things in our beach bags are also the smartest. These oddball Hawaii beach...

Hawaiian Dreamliner

Breaking: Hawaiian Dreamliner Strategy Just Got Rewritten

July 2, 2025 13 Comments

Hawaiian Dreamliner future appears to have just been rewritten based on breaking information. What this...

FAA seat study fails

Airline Seat Safety Study Fails. Hawaii Travelers Feel It Most

July 1, 2025 8 Comments

The FAA wanted to prove tighter airline seats are still safe. Instead, a new review...

Cyber Attack on Hawaiian Airlines

Why Hawaiian Airlines’ Silence Stands Out After Cyber Attack

July 1, 2025 4 Comments

Hawaiian remains silent as Qantas spills all on latest attack. The contrast is raising new...

Diamond Head Beach Hotel in Waikiki

Is Shabby-Chic Honolulu Still The Best Deal In Hawaii?

July 1, 2025 11 Comments

We just returned from Honolulu. It’s gritty, surprising, and still works—maybe more than ever. Here's...

Hawaiian Airlines A330 at HNL.

No Premium Economy, No Upgrade: Hawaiian Airlines’ Big Miss

June 30, 2025 26 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines travelers are paying more but still missing something: the comfort, food, and service...

Gondola on Madeira Island

Hawaii Gondola Plan Sparks Fierce Opposition On Oahu

June 30, 2025 12 Comments

A proposed gondola to the summit of Mount Ka'ala on Oahu is facing backlash. The...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Reigniting Aloha Friday: Weekly Waikiki Fireworks Extravaganza Rocks

Reigniting Aloha Friday: Weekly Waikiki Fireworks Extravaganza Rocks

March 16, 2024 9 Comments

When the essence of aloha seems challenged, this free weekly Waikiki fireworks event shines as...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

nsider’s Review: Prince Waikiki Hotel Surprises With Comfort, Value

Insider’s Review: Prince Waikiki Hotel Surprises With Comfort, Value

May 8, 2024 5 Comments

Perched at the edge of Ala Wai Harbor, Prince Waikiki Hotel stakes its claim in...

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Waikiki Beach

Amex Turns Its Back on Hawaiian, Now Courts Alaska

July 3, 2025 1 Comment

After ending its partnership with Hawaiian, Amex is now promoting Alaska flights….

Maui beaches

Maui Backs Off Rental Ban As Tourism Stalls Out

July 3, 2025 35 Comments

Maui delayed its vacation rental vote yet again, retreating behind closed doors…

Makapuu Tide Pools Oahu

These Oddball Hawaii Beach Essentials Keep Saving Our Trips

July 3, 2025 2 Comments

The weirdest things in our beach bags are also the smartest. These…

Hawaiian Dreamliner

Breaking: Hawaiian Dreamliner Strategy Just Got Rewritten

July 2, 2025 13 Comments

Hawaiian Dreamliner future appears to have just been rewritten based on breaking…

FAA seat study fails

Airline Seat Safety Study Fails. Hawaii Travelers Feel It Most

July 1, 2025 8 Comments

The FAA wanted to prove tighter airline seats are still safe. Instead,…

Cyber Attack on Hawaiian Airlines

Why Hawaiian Airlines’ Silence Stands Out After Cyber Attack

July 1, 2025 4 Comments

Hawaiian remains silent as Qantas spills all on latest attack. The contrast…