Welcome to Beat of Hawaii

Welcome to Beat of Hawaii

Jeff and Rob have one news beat, and that’s Hawaii. Join 10 million annual viewers who read their island travel scoop. Covering Hawaii travel news since 2008.

E Komo Mai from your editors - Jeff and Rob.

Hawaii Travel News

Navigating the Aloha state's travel landscape has never been easier. Join us and make your Hawaii adventures unforgettable!

Maui beaches

Hawaii’s Best Island? Why Travelers Are Split In 2025

July 12, 2025 No Comments

A familiar island took the top spot. But this year, visitors are rethinking what "best"...

Surfing Hawaii Airfare Deals

Airline Tricks Just Got Way Smarter And Hawaii Airfare Less Fair

July 12, 2025 No Comments

Hawaii airfare is now being shaped by software that watches how, when, and where you...

View from Waipo'o Falls Trail at Waimea Canyon

Iconic Kauai Lookouts Hit By Closures And Delays

July 12, 2025 1 Comment

Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe State Parks on Kauai are about to get harder to visit....

Lanikai Beach Oahu

Lanikai Is Cracking Down. Try These Oahu Beaches Instead

July 12, 2025 4 Comments

A new transportation plan aims to limit parking, add bike and bus access, and shift...

Hawaiian Airlines

Fly Hawaiian For $99 RT? This Travel Hack Now Makes It Possible

July 12, 2025 8 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines flights between the mainland and Hawaii just got cheaper thanks to a change...

Airlines Plan To Squeeze Hawaii Travelers Unless They Pay Up

July 10, 2025 20 Comments

Airlines are leveraging new higher basic economy fares, pressuring Hawaii travelers to pay more to...

Hanalei Bay on Kauai

Shark Sighting Closes Hanalei Bay: What Visitors Need To Know Today

July 10, 2025 1 Comment

A midday shark sighting closed Hanalei Bay for swimming. It's a reminder that even paradise...

Madeira Island. The "Hawaii of Europe."

Is Madeira The Hawaii Of Europe? Startling Contrasts And Similarities

July 9, 2025 13 Comments

In this firsthand report, we break down the real similarities and stark contrasts between Hawaii...

Honolulu car rental

Returning Your Hawaii Car Rental Might Soon Come With a Surprise

July 9, 2025 45 Comments

A quiet shift is happening in rental car inspections. Hawaii may be next.

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Hawaii Costco Products Visitors Can’t Resist: Unique Hits and Misses.

Costco Became Hawaii Budget Travel’s Secret Weapon

July 9, 2025 15 Comments

The ultimate Hawaii travel hack. Crowded, chaotic, and strangely beloved. An essential part of Hawaii's...

Kona Approach

Los Angeles To Hawaii From $111 With Today’s Fare Drop

July 9, 2025 1 Comment

Take advantage of this unadvertised sale. Departures start August 17 and include weekend and fall...

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...

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.

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...

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 43 Comments

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

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...

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...

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...

Hawaii Vacation Pitfalls That Now Demand Your Attention

Hawaii Vacation Pitfalls That Now Demand Your Attention

May 27, 2024 33 Comments

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

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,...

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...

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...

Beat of Hawaii Featured In

Keep Up To Date With Hawaii Travel

Stay Informed, Be Inspired

Breaking Hawaiian travel news, tips, and deals. Subscribe to our newsletter and let the Beat of Hawaii come to you.

* By submitting this form, I consent to receive communications and agree to Beat of Hawaii’s Privacy Policy.

Explore Our Corner Of The World

Discover the latest Hawaii travel news, captivating stories, travel narratives, hidden gems, cultural insights, and more as you immerse yourself in our rich content. Your compass to the fascinating world of Hawaii travel.

Maui beaches

Hawaii’s Best Island? Why Travelers Are Split In 2025

July 12, 2025 No Comments

A familiar island took the top spot. But this year, visitors are…

Surfing Hawaii Airfare Deals

Airline Tricks Just Got Way Smarter And Hawaii Airfare Less Fair

July 12, 2025 No Comments

Hawaii airfare is now being shaped by software that watches how, when,…

View from Waipo'o Falls Trail at Waimea Canyon

Iconic Kauai Lookouts Hit By Closures And Delays

July 12, 2025 1 Comment

Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe State Parks on Kauai are about to get…

Lanikai Beach Oahu

Lanikai Is Cracking Down. Try These Oahu Beaches Instead

July 12, 2025 4 Comments

A new transportation plan aims to limit parking, add bike and bus…

Hawaiian Airlines

Fly Hawaiian For $99 RT? This Travel Hack Now Makes It Possible

July 12, 2025 8 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines flights between the mainland and Hawaii just got cheaper thanks…

Airlines Plan To Squeeze Hawaii Travelers Unless They Pay Up

July 10, 2025 20 Comments

Airlines are leveraging new higher basic economy fares, pressuring Hawaii travelers to…