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Hawaiian Airlines A330 at HNL.

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

June 30, 2025 21 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 11 Comments

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

Maui beach

Visitors Donated Millions To Maui. Where Did It Go?

June 30, 2025 51 Comments

Visitors trusted their donations would help families rebuild. Two years later, new ethics complaints and...

Hawaii Helicopter Tour Troubles Return After Cliffside Crash

June 30, 2025 2 Comments

A crash near one of Oahu’s most popular lookouts has reignited safety questions about the...

Boom Supersonic and Hawaii

Hawaii Got the Slowdown It Asked For. Now It’s Running Scared.

June 28, 2025 205 Comments

Visitor arrivals are down. But instead of relief, now there’s hesitation, confusion, and a growing...

Disney Aulani

Sweepstakes To Scams: What Changed With Free Hawaii Trips

June 27, 2025 3 Comments

From free trips to fake links, Hawaii sweepstakes aren’t what they used to be. We...

Hanalei Bay

A New Hotel Could Redefine Princeville Above Hanalei Bay

June 27, 2025 28 Comments

A quiet part of Kauai long thought complete is suddenly back in play. A proposed...

Hawaiian Airlines wing

Hawaiian Airlines Cyber Attack: Reservation Systems Hit, Flights Continue

June 26, 2025 2 Comments

Flights and bookings appear to be operating normally, but with few details released, questions remain...

Hawaiian Airlines A321neo

HawaiianMiles Perks Disappear June 30: What Travelers Should Do Now

June 26, 2025 9 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines ends 18 travel perks June 30—including flights, food, and Amex transfers. Use your miles...

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.

Manoa Heritage Center

Manoa Heritage Center and Heiau are Surprising Finds in Honolulu

July 21, 2022 2 Comments

Historic Honolulu Tudor home meets 1,000-year-old heiau. Read about these fascinating bedfellows.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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Hawaiian Airlines A330 at HNL.

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

June 30, 2025 21 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines travelers are paying more but still missing something: the comfort,…

Gondola on Madeira Island

Hawaii Gondola Plan Sparks Fierce Opposition On Oahu

June 30, 2025 11 Comments

A proposed gondola to the summit of Mount Ka’ala on Oahu is…

Maui beach

Visitors Donated Millions To Maui. Where Did It Go?

June 30, 2025 51 Comments

Visitors trusted their donations would help families rebuild. Two years later, new…

Hawaii Helicopter Tour Troubles Return After Cliffside Crash

June 30, 2025 2 Comments

A crash near one of Oahu’s most popular lookouts has reignited safety…

Boom Supersonic and Hawaii

Hawaii Got the Slowdown It Asked For. Now It’s Running Scared.

June 28, 2025 205 Comments

Visitor arrivals are down. But instead of relief, now there’s hesitation, confusion,…

Disney Aulani

Sweepstakes To Scams: What Changed With Free Hawaii Trips

June 27, 2025 3 Comments

From free trips to fake links, Hawaii sweepstakes aren’t what they used…