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Seamless! Southwest Hawaii Review Reprise

Seamless! Southwest Hawaii Review Reprise

December 7, 2023 1 Comment

We haven't reviewed Southwest interisland flights in over 18 months. Read our thoughts on two...

Hawaiian Airlines Dreamliner extra legroom.

HawaiianMiles And Alaska Miles: SEC Filing Reveals Plan Details

December 7, 2023 2 Comments

Many questions and some answers to how HawaiianMiles and Alaska MileagePlan will combine revealed. ...

Which Sunscreens Does Maui Allow? It's Complicated

Possible Moratorium Looms Over Maui Vacation Rentals

December 6, 2023 35 Comments

What Hawaii Governor Josh Green said today could be a blow to the Maui vacation...

Pearl Harbor’s 82nd Remembrance: USS Arizona and USS Missouri

December 6, 2023 3 Comments

The incredible legends of Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial, and the USS Missouri,...

Boeing 737 MAX | Hawaiian Air Interisland Fleet Replacement

Boeing 737 MAX | Hawaiian Air Interisland Fleet Replacement

December 5, 2023 15 Comments

Hidden deep in an investor's document was information about Hawaiian Airlines' interisland fleet replacement. Fascinating....

Could Hawaiian Airlines Survive Without Alaska Deal? A World Of Emotion And Change.

Could Hawaiian Airlines Survive Without Alaska Deal? A World Of Emotion And Change.

December 4, 2023 63 Comments

What will happen at Hawaiian Airlines in the next year as it awaits acquisition. Beyond...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Jellyfish Stings | Hawaii Calendar and Prevention

Jellyfish Alert: Avoiding Stings Following Mass Invasion

December 5, 2023 3 Comments

After a Waikiki invasion when more than 150 persons were stung in one day, prepare...

Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

Ready, Set, Hawaii: Cyber Monday Deals Spark Island Travel Frenzy!

November 27, 2023 8 Comments

Hawaii travel deals include 44% off Southwest Hawaii flights, Hawaii hotels to 50% off, plus...

The Best Hawaii Souvenirs Start Here

23 Original Hawaii Gifts That Send Aloha This Holiday Season

November 25, 2023 6 Comments

Some of our favorite places to shop in Hawaii in today's post.

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals Includes Biggest Sales Of 2023

November 24, 2023 6 Comments

Hotels, vacation rentals, airlines! These include the best Hawaii travel deals we've seen on normally...

Mastering The Art Of Thrifty Hawaii Travel In 2024

Mastering The Art Of Thrifty Hawaii Travel | 2024 Edition

November 22, 2023 5 Comments

Strategies to outsmart sky-high Hawaii travel costs.

Secret Hawaiian Airlines Black Friday Sale | Unadvertised Savings To 64%

Secret Hawaiian Airlines Black Friday Sale | Unadvertised Savings To 64%

November 21, 2023 4 Comments

Shhh... Don't miss out! Hawaiian Airlines' Black Friday starts now with way more savings than...

Hawaii Culture & Events

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

What Became Of America’s Hawaii Love Affair After 60-Years

America’s Love Affair With Hawaii | 60-Years Strong

October 17, 2023 14 Comments

The stars aligned and Hawaii visitors went from just 300K to 10M yearly. Much has...

Discoverers' Day Hawaii

Hawaii Does Not Celebrate Columbus Day and Here’s Why

October 8, 2023 65 Comments

Since 1988 there has been no Columbus Day holiday in Hawaii. This year another big...

Unique Waikiki Neighborhood Experience Includes Historic Fountain

September 24, 2023 5 Comments

Waikiki is replete with experiences unique to Hawaii. A fascinating history.

After Two Fires in 100 Years | Banyan Tree Maui Remains In “Coma”

August 20, 2023 33 Comments

With the future of the banyan tree Maui still unknown.

Why Four Recent Hawaii Snake Findings Are Concerning

August 4, 2023 10 Comments

What do a Boa constrictor, Python, and two other snakes have in common? They've all...

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 20 Comments

One of the best seafood restaurants and places to eat in Honolulu, is also a...

Hawaii Deals

From exclusive, hidden Hawaii airfare deals and more. Make your Hawaii vacation dreams a reality.

What Makes Hawaii A Standout Summer Value

March 23, 2010 9 Comments

Before you comment that $700 is not a deal and you’re going elsewhere, read on....

Hawaii vacation tips on food

Airfare to Hawaii | 6 Airlines Fare War $137+

October 9, 2018 33 Comments

More unpublished deals on airfare to Hawaii from six airlines. Don't wait as these could...

Hawaiian Airlines

New Year Hawaii Airfare Sale $149+ Each Way

October 21, 2011 8 Comments

Overall here are the best Hawaii airfare deals we’ve seen this fall. Hawaiian Air has...

Kohala Coast

Pre Black Friday Cyber Monday Hawaii Sales | 14 Routes $142+

November 19, 2018 3 Comments

Thanksgiving week deals starting early with Pre Black Friday Aloha Friday sales.

First $99 Hawaii Airfare Deal Of 2023: 12 Routes/4 Airlines

$99 Hawaii Airfare Deals! 12 Routes. 4 Airlines.

January 3, 2023 6 Comments

Plan your Hawaii vacation today and take advantage of the lowest Hawaii airfares you'll find.

Bay Area to Big Island $153+ Each Way

November 9, 2010 1 Comment

Flying between the San Francisco Bay area and the Big Island is one of the...

Jeff's Picks

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

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...

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 8 Comments

We always wondered why there was such a long line here. Then we waited and...

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.

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.

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 20 Comments

One of the best seafood restaurants and places to eat in Honolulu, is also a...

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Seamless! Southwest Hawaii Review Reprise

Seamless! Southwest Hawaii Review Reprise

December 7, 2023 1 Comment

We haven’t reviewed Southwest interisland flights in over 18 months. Read our…

Hawaiian Airlines Dreamliner extra legroom.

HawaiianMiles And Alaska Miles: SEC Filing Reveals Plan Details

December 7, 2023 2 Comments

Many questions and some answers to how HawaiianMiles and Alaska MileagePlan will…

Which Sunscreens Does Maui Allow? It's Complicated

Possible Moratorium Looms Over Maui Vacation Rentals

December 6, 2023 35 Comments

What Hawaii Governor Josh Green said today could be a blow to…

Pearl Harbor’s 82nd Remembrance: USS Arizona and USS Missouri

December 6, 2023 3 Comments

The incredible legends of Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial, and…

Jellyfish Stings | Hawaii Calendar and Prevention

Jellyfish Alert: Avoiding Stings Following Mass Invasion

December 5, 2023 3 Comments

After a Waikiki invasion when more than 150 persons were stung in…

Boeing 737 MAX | Hawaiian Air Interisland Fleet Replacement

Boeing 737 MAX | Hawaiian Air Interisland Fleet Replacement

December 5, 2023 15 Comments

Hidden deep in an investor’s document was information about Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland…