Beat of Hawaii Blog

As we head back to Maui, we’re asking Beat of Hawaii readers to tell us where to eat. What’s one Maui restaurant we shouldn’t miss, and one we should skip?

A new Kauai helicopter lawsuit raises questions about what visitors can learn before booking a doors-off tour.

For now, most Hawaii flights still include a full-size carry-on, even on the cheapest fares. United is the notable exception and there are changes afoot.

Hawaii approved its first $129 million in Green Fee spending. Most of it protects beaches and reefs. Some is funding a cattle slaughterhouse.

Tahiti and Fiji award flights are turning up from about $300 in miles and fees, with nonstop dates open on Air Tahiti Nui and Fiji Airways.

Every Hawaii stop looks worthwhile on its own. The real question is when one more beach, drive, or reservation stops making the trip better.

Most visitors stop at Salt Pond’s main beach. Kauai locals often keep driving, following an rhythm that has shaped this beach for generations.

A 15-foot tiger shark was spotted off Kauai’s Kekaha Beach. The warning signs may already be down. Here’s why Hawaii removes them so quickly.

Witnesses say two men approached a resting monk seal at Diamond Head Beach and threw a rock at it. Key questions remain unanswered during investigation.