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Kilauea volcano visitor warnings

Hawaii Visitor Warnings Ignored. He Fell Off Kilauea Edge

June 15, 2025 3 Comments

When a visitor crossed the safety rope at Kilauea, he fell into the crater zone....

Waikiki Food Truck Park

Hawaii Leads U.S. in Dining-Out Spending: What Travelers Face.

June 15, 2025 2 Comments

Hawaii ranks second in the U.S. for dining-out spending, driven by visitor behavior and rising...

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Global Complaint Ranking Misses The Bigger Story

June 14, 2025 6 Comments

Waikiki Beach just topped a global list of the most complained-about beaches. But does it...

Honolulu

“No Warning” Hawaii Alert Test Rattles Visitors and Residents

June 14, 2025 23 Comments

Hawaii’s unannounced emergency alert test triggered confusion and anxiety for visitors and residents alike. The...

Kauai hotel view

Who’s Really to Blame for Hawaii Overtourism? Airbnb Pushes Back.

June 13, 2025 45 Comments

As Hawaii cracks down on vacation rentals, Airbnb says it’s being unfairly blamed—as hotels expand,...

Kilauea eruption June 2025

Kilauea’s Erupting. So Why Can’t You See Anything?

June 13, 2025 11 Comments

Lava fountains reached 1,000 feet—but many visitors saw nothing except hours of gridlock. What you...

Honolulu skyline

Will This Be Hawaiian Airlines’ Most Strategic New Route Yet?

June 12, 2025 10 Comments

Speculation is growing that Hawaiian Airlines may soon launch a new widebody route to Hawaii....

Kukuiula Harbor Kauai

Hawaii Visitors Keep Making This One-Week Travel Mistake

June 12, 2025 14 Comments

It sounds like the perfect Hawaii trip—until it goes wrong. One mistake keeps catching visitors...

Waikiki at Sunset

Rich Vs Young: What’s Really Fueling Hawaii’s Travel Frenzy?

June 11, 2025 5 Comments

High-spending visitors and younger travelers are powering Hawaii’s 2025 tourism surge, despite soaring prices and...

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 10 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.

Two Must-Visit Honolulu Bakeries Include One Gem

April 14, 2024 9 Comments

Two Honolulu bakeries: both unique and with opposite styles. From traditional to trendy.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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Kilauea volcano visitor warnings

Hawaii Visitor Warnings Ignored. He Fell Off Kilauea Edge

June 15, 2025 3 Comments

When a visitor crossed the safety rope at Kilauea, he fell into…

Waikiki Food Truck Park

Hawaii Leads U.S. in Dining-Out Spending: What Travelers Face.

June 15, 2025 2 Comments

Hawaii ranks second in the U.S. for dining-out spending, driven by visitor…

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Global Complaint Ranking Misses The Bigger Story

June 14, 2025 6 Comments

Waikiki Beach just topped a global list of the most complained-about beaches….

Honolulu

“No Warning” Hawaii Alert Test Rattles Visitors and Residents

June 14, 2025 23 Comments

Hawaii’s unannounced emergency alert test triggered confusion and anxiety for visitors and…

Kauai hotel view

Who’s Really to Blame for Hawaii Overtourism? Airbnb Pushes Back.

June 13, 2025 45 Comments

As Hawaii cracks down on vacation rentals, Airbnb says it’s being unfairly…

Kilauea eruption June 2025

Kilauea’s Erupting. So Why Can’t You See Anything?

June 13, 2025 11 Comments

Lava fountains reached 1,000 feet—but many visitors saw nothing except hours of…