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Flight Expansion: Hawaii Airlines Adds Three New Mainland Routes

Flight Expansion: Hawaiian Airlines Adds Three New Mainland Routes

November 29, 2023 5 Comments

Two western capital cities see service expansion to Hawaii.

Honolulu Airport Runway Repairs

Emergency Repairs/Flight Diversions At HNL Due to Runway Spalling

November 29, 2023 4 Comments

Latest problems followed exhaustive repair and installation of 1,000 ft of Portland cement last year.

Hawaii Route Spotlight | 2023 Airlines Fee Frenzy Hits $118 Billion

Fighting Airlines Fees: Feeding Frenzy Hits New Heights In Hawaii

November 28, 2023 9 Comments

Unraveling airline tactics and how to keep your Hawaii travel money in your pocket. Some...

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

November 28, 2023 9 Comments

From polyurethane kayak to $500M yacht with submarines and helicopters, here's Hawaii travel at a...

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

November 26, 2023 88 Comments

What's ahead in aircraft flying to Hawaii may be truly disheartening for passengers. Here's why.

Once Sought After Hawaii Vacation Rentals Plummet 48% In Popularity

Once Coveted Hawaii Vacation Rentals Plummet 48% In Popularity

November 25, 2023 51 Comments

As Hawaii hotels thrive, Hawaii vacation rental demand sinks. Why?

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

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

November 27, 2023 6 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 5 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 Airports Grapple with Parking Woes: A Holiday Headache

Hawaii Airports Grapple with Parking Woes: A Holiday Migraine

November 20, 2023 3 Comments

Navigating the skies and now parking lots: Hawaii's airport parking dilemma challenges visitors and residents....

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 32 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.

Why Hawaiian, Alaska, and Southwest Are Not Yet Competing

Flights to Hawaii From NYC, Washington, Boston From $500 Roundtrip

August 18, 2016 3 Comments

Save up to 33% today on popular long distance flights to Hawaii (Maui and Honolulu)....

virgin america hawaii deals

New Virgin America Hawaii Deals Amid Questions

August 9, 2016 No Comments

While some of these Hawaii deals go through May 2017, questions remain on Virgin America's...

NCL Free Trip to Hawaii Contest

Win A Free Hawaii Cruise on NCL – Airfare to Hawaii Included

June 10, 2014 3 Comments

One lucky winner and three guests will get to experience the Pride of America for...

Don't Make These 11 Hawaii Travel Planning Mistakes

Updated Hawaii Vacation Deals $356+ RT | Today Only

August 31, 2017 135 Comments

Fares changed again this morning on flights to Maui, Kauai, Big Island and Oahu. See...

Hawaiian Airlines Airfare War | $280 RT

Hawaiian Airlines Airfare War | $140+ Each Way

March 28, 2016 32 Comments

Great news for Hawaii bound visitors today. There are now two carriers offering $140 airfares...

First Ever Southwest Hawaii 50% Off Sale

First Ever Southwest Hawaii 50% Off Sale

August 1, 2023 5 Comments

Get half-off to Hawaii this winter snowbird season. Unusual Southwest Hawaii sale - read details...

Jeff's Picks

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

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....

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...

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.

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...

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.

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Flight Expansion: Hawaii Airlines Adds Three New Mainland Routes

Flight Expansion: Hawaiian Airlines Adds Three New Mainland Routes

November 29, 2023 5 Comments

Two western capital cities see service expansion to Hawaii.

Honolulu Airport Runway Repairs

Emergency Repairs/Flight Diversions At HNL Due to Runway Spalling

November 29, 2023 4 Comments

Latest problems followed exhaustive repair and installation of 1,000 ft of Portland…

Hawaii Route Spotlight | 2023 Airlines Fee Frenzy Hits $118 Billion

Fighting Airlines Fees: Feeding Frenzy Hits New Heights In Hawaii

November 28, 2023 9 Comments

Unraveling airline tactics and how to keep your Hawaii travel money in…

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

Beyond First Class To Hawaii: Extravagant Journey of a Billionaire

November 28, 2023 9 Comments

From polyurethane kayak to $500M yacht with submarines and helicopters, here’s Hawaii…

Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

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

November 27, 2023 6 Comments

Hawaii travel deals include 44% off Southwest Hawaii flights, Hawaii hotels to…

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

Most Uncomfortable Airliner Ever, Coming To Hawaii Flights

November 26, 2023 88 Comments

What’s ahead in aircraft flying to Hawaii may be truly disheartening for…