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Hawaiian Turbulence Injuries: NTSB, Pilots Concur: "Should Have Gone Around"

Hawaiian Turbulence Mass Injuries: NTSB, Pilots Concur: “Should Have Gone Around”

December 12, 2024 4 Comments

The NTSB’s final report on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 turbulence is out. Injuries to dozens...

We Got Nabbed by a Speeding Camera | Hawaii’s Are Coming Statewide

We Got Nabbed by a Speeding Camera | Hawaii’s Are Coming Statewide

December 12, 2024 30 Comments

After getting hit with a surprise speeding ticket abroad, BOH editors explore Hawaii’s expanding traffic...

Southwest Hawaii Strategy Power Play: Marketing From United Airlines

Southwest Hawaii Strategy Power Play: Marketing From United Airlines

December 12, 2024 2 Comments

Will Southwest double down on Hawaii in the face of new fierce competition?

Quirky Honolulu Budget Accommodation Found Itself In Luigi Mangione Spotlight

December 11, 2024 5 Comments

Surfbreak, Waikiki's quirky budget traveler community, has been a favorite for those seeking unique accommodations....

Hawaiian Widebodies Gutted, Moved for Alaska’s Bold Global Vision

Hawaiian Widebodies Gutted, Moved for Alaska’s Bold Global Vision

December 10, 2024 63 Comments

What happens when some Hawaiian Airlines' iconic widebody jets leave the islands? Alaska Airlines just...

New Visitor Fee Could Push Hawaii Hotel Taxes Past Breaking Point

Visitor Fee Could Push Hawaii Hotel Taxes Past Breaking Point

December 10, 2024 28 Comments

Could sky-high Hawaii hotel taxes climb even higher with a new visitor green fee planned...

New Kauai, Big Island Flights + Hawaiian Widebodies Seattle-Asia Announced

New Kauai, Big Island Routes As Hawaiian Flies Widebodies From Seattle

December 10, 2024 8 Comments

Hawaiian/Alaska are launching new flights to Kauai and the Big Island and beginning first Hawaiian...

Battle For Hawaii Flights Ignites: Alaska Takes Aim As Delta Won’t Budge

Battle For Hawaii Flights Ignites As Alaska Takes Aim, Delta Won’t Budge

December 9, 2024 15 Comments

This high-stakes rivalry will have a huge impact on Hawaii travelers. Alaska Airlines and Delta...

Reclining Airline Seat Debate Hits Different on Hawaii Flights

Reclining Airline Seat Debate Hits Different on Hawaii Flights

December 8, 2024 49 Comments

Long flight duration and tightly packed cabins amplify tensions. From mid-air altercations to innovative, now...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Are First Class Flights To Hawaii Worth It?

Are First Class Flights To Hawaii Worth It?

December 3, 2024 27 Comments

First class flights to Hawaii promise comfort and perks, but are they worth the cost?...

Best Hawaii Island to Visit in 2025

Hawaii’s Best Island Experiences To Grab Now For 2025—Unlocked

December 2, 2024 No Comments

Just where is Hawaii calling in 2025? What makes these choices so pivotal, and why...

Hawaii Travel Gift Deals Everyone Will Be Talking About

Hawaii Travel Gift Deals Everyone Will Be Talking About

November 30, 2024 8 Comments

The most popular Hawaii travel gifts don’t have to cost a fortune. From unbeatable sales...

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...

Hawaii Culture & Events

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

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...

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...

Jeff's Picks

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

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,...

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...

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.

Turtle Independence Day at Mauna Lani

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...

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...

Reigniting Aloha Friday: Weekly Waikiki Fireworks Extravaganza Rocks

Reigniting Aloha Friday: Weekly Waikiki Fireworks Extravaganza Rocks

March 16, 2024 7 Comments

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

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...

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....

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...

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Hawaiian Turbulence Injuries: NTSB, Pilots Concur: "Should Have Gone Around"

Hawaiian Turbulence Mass Injuries: NTSB, Pilots Concur: “Should Have Gone Around”

December 12, 2024 4 Comments

The NTSB’s final report on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 turbulence is out….

We Got Nabbed by a Speeding Camera | Hawaii’s Are Coming Statewide

We Got Nabbed by a Speeding Camera | Hawaii’s Are Coming Statewide

December 12, 2024 30 Comments

After getting hit with a surprise speeding ticket abroad, BOH editors explore…

Southwest Hawaii Strategy Power Play: Marketing From United Airlines

Southwest Hawaii Strategy Power Play: Marketing From United Airlines

December 12, 2024 2 Comments

Will Southwest double down on Hawaii in the face of new fierce…

Quirky Honolulu Budget Accommodation Found Itself In Luigi Mangione Spotlight

December 11, 2024 5 Comments

Surfbreak, Waikiki’s quirky budget traveler community, has been a favorite for those…

Hawaiian Widebodies Gutted, Moved for Alaska’s Bold Global Vision

Hawaiian Widebodies Gutted, Moved for Alaska’s Bold Global Vision

December 10, 2024 63 Comments

What happens when some Hawaiian Airlines’ iconic widebody jets leave the islands?…

New Visitor Fee Could Push Hawaii Hotel Taxes Past Breaking Point

Visitor Fee Could Push Hawaii Hotel Taxes Past Breaking Point

December 10, 2024 28 Comments

Could sky-high Hawaii hotel taxes climb even higher with a new visitor…