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Queens Bath Kauai

Auctioned Off: What’s Next For Queen’s Bath On Kauai and Public Access

April 23, 2025 6 Comments

A private sale of one of Kauai’s most legendary—and dangerous—sites is underway. But Queen’s Bath...

Waikiki Beach

Hawaii’s Tourist Deportation: What Hundreds Of Visitor Comments Revealed

April 22, 2025 128 Comments

Two German backpackers were deported from Hawaii, sparking global headlines. Beat of Hawaii broke the...

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines' Latest Move | What Does It Really Mean?

Hawaiian Moves Terminals Coast-To-Coast In Latest Shakeup

April 22, 2025 13 Comments

First came LAX. Now Hawaiian is overhauling terminals nationwide in a bold new move with...

Southwest Hawaii

Free Premium Seats on Hawaii Flights? A Southwest Perk That Won’t Last

April 21, 2025 7 Comments

Most Hawaii-bound aircraft should be among the first to see the changes on Southwest.

Hawaiian Airlines at LAX

Hawaiian Airlines Escapes LAX Mess. Here’s What Changes Now.

April 20, 2025 31 Comments

This long overdue change will transform the Hawaii travel experience—and it’s just the beginning.

Oahu

Shamed at the Shoreline: When Did Visiting Hawaii Start Feeling Like a Crime?

April 19, 2025 261 Comments

Hawaii has long felt like an invitation. Now some visitors say it feels like a...

Hawaiian Airlines Dreamliner at Honolulu

Last Chance: Hawaiian Dreamliner Flights Leave LAX For Seattle Gateway

April 19, 2025 13 Comments

Hawaiian’s Dreamliner flights are vanishing from Los Angeles as Seattle emerges as the new global...

Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants

Hawaiian Merger Crosswinds: Culture Clash And Pay Gaps Ahead

April 18, 2025 6 Comments

What comes next may reshape Hawaii flights and crew culture, as Hawaiian flight attendants secure...

Tipping and restaurant reviews in Hawaii

The New Hawaii Travel Risk: Guilt Tipping and Ratings You Can’t Trust

April 18, 2025 39 Comments

From guilt tipping to pressured five-star ratings, Hawaii travelers may be walking straight into a...

Hawaii Travel Tips

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

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...

Alaska Airlines planes in Hawaii

Hawaii Fare War Saves 58% | West Coast to Hawaii

February 5, 2025 5 Comments

A new airfare battle is heating up as Alaska Airlines slashes award prices for Hawaii...

Discover Waikiki’s Hidden Culinary Gem: The Food Truck Park

Discover Waikiki’s Hidden Culinary Gem: The Food Truck Park

December 27, 2024 1 Comment

Visit a surprising and vibrant culinary scene at Waikiki’s food truck park, where diverse global...

Is This The Best Or Weirdest Hawaii Travel Gift Ever?

Is This The Best Or Weirdest Hawaii Travel Gift Ever?

December 19, 2024 1 Comment

From timeless classics to unexpected and quirky surprises, this Hawaii holiday gift guide has it...

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 14 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 19 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.

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,...

Discover Waikiki’s Hidden Culinary Gem: The Food Truck Park

Discover Waikiki’s Hidden Culinary Gem: The Food Truck Park

December 27, 2024 1 Comment

Visit a surprising and vibrant culinary scene at Waikiki’s food truck park, where diverse global...

Turtle Independence Day at Mauna Lani

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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.

Experience the ultimate Diamond Head mountain to ocean adventure

Epic Waikiki Exploration Roars From Hawaii’s #1 Mountain to #1 Beach

May 17, 2024 2 Comments

Two timeless and quintessential Waikiki travel experiences all in one day.

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Queens Bath Kauai

Auctioned Off: What’s Next For Queen’s Bath On Kauai and Public Access

April 23, 2025 6 Comments

A private sale of one of Kauai’s most legendary—and dangerous—sites is underway….

Waikiki Beach

Hawaii’s Tourist Deportation: What Hundreds Of Visitor Comments Revealed

April 22, 2025 128 Comments

Two German backpackers were deported from Hawaii, sparking global headlines. Beat of…

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines' Latest Move | What Does It Really Mean?

Hawaiian Moves Terminals Coast-To-Coast In Latest Shakeup

April 22, 2025 13 Comments

First came LAX. Now Hawaiian is overhauling terminals nationwide in a bold…

Southwest Hawaii

Free Premium Seats on Hawaii Flights? A Southwest Perk That Won’t Last

April 21, 2025 7 Comments

Most Hawaii-bound aircraft should be among the first to see the changes…

Hawaiian Airlines at LAX

Hawaiian Airlines Escapes LAX Mess. Here’s What Changes Now.

April 20, 2025 31 Comments

This long overdue change will transform the Hawaii travel experience—and it’s just…

Oahu

Shamed at the Shoreline: When Did Visiting Hawaii Start Feeling Like a Crime?

April 19, 2025 261 Comments

Hawaii has long felt like an invitation. Now some visitors say it…