Rip currents cause most Hawaii beach rescues and result in over 100 deaths each year in the US. This week rip currents (the correct name) were brought to our attention by the near drowning of Academy Award winning actress Anne Hathaway. She was vacationing on Kauai earlier in the week but had island hopped to Oahu where the incident […]
One of the big issues negatively impacting Hawaii airfares is the lack of inventory. In that regard, any new flights are a welcome sight, as they bring with them the possibility of competition and better pricing. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for any fare sales that may result. New daily non-stop service from LA to Maui Starting July 1, Hawaiian […]
The Coco Palms Resort Kauai redevelopment, its glamour history, and updates.
Hawaii deal hotel chain Aqua Resorts has been sold. The company will now be owned by the parent of Aston Hotels and Resorts. The 26 Aqua branded hotels, founded in 2001 by Beat of Hawaii follower Michael Paulin, will join Aston’s 24 Hawaii properties. Aqua has been known in Hawaii as a nimble hotel management and marketing company. They helped […]
Finding Hawaii car rental deals, like airline Hawaii travel deals, is becoming more of a challenge. That is especially true given the recent consolidations in the industry. Here are our updated recommendations: How I just saved $400 on my next Hawaii car rental Car rentals for Christmas in Hawaii are the most challenging as you may already know. Rentals […]
Even if you can’t spend Christmas in Hawaii, you can share the Aloha spirit by shopping directly with island merchants. All of the stores listed below are ones that we have been to and shop at regularly. We thought we would share them with you. Please add your suggestions too. Coffees of Hawaii: We had a private tour of […]
Allegiant Air’s summer schedule has just been released and there’s some good news for Hawaii vacation planners. The airline is still looking to see if it can find its place in Hawaii travel. As you recall, after an exciting widespread initial launch replete with $99 Hawaii airfares, the company curtailed most services, then later decided to add Los Angeles. […]
When we find ourselves with time to spare at Kahului (OGG), there’s a gem of a local beach, Kanaha Beach Park. Unfortunately, we were reminded of the beach when it was in the news earlier this month due to a shark attack. A man survived a bite on his leg while kitesurfing nearly 1,000 feet off shore. Other than […]
This is definitely the kind of Hawaii airfare sale we’ve all been awaiting for a long time. Under $100 each way to Hawaii on a great airline. You need to act today to get this Hawaii deal as it could end at any time. See notes below on booking details. Hawaii deals for November 8, 2013 Routes: Oakland or […]
Several Hawaii deals worth noting today. Chicago has been getting almost no breaks and there’s a very slight easing on that today. Denver and Phoenix join in with more availability. These could end at any time of course and are only to/from Honolulu at this point. To find fares, try using flexible date searches on Hawaiian Airlines and on Orbitz (for […]
News this morning that Hawaiian Airlines will be adding their version of premium economy to its fleet of Airbus planes starting next summer. The carrier also revealed its plans for new Hawaii air service in 2014, and what else it plans to sell going forward. Read on for the news and our take. “Extra Comfort” – New at Hawaiian […]
A number of years ago we hiked to one of Hawaii’s most iconic spots. We trekked the 100+ year old Pali trail on Molokai to Kalaupapa. It is simply something neither of us will ever forget. We decided to skip the mule ride and experience the history of this trail on foot. Kalaupapa is a spiritual place of great […]
