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Gentrifying Hawaii Vacation Rentals: Airbnb’s Latest Move

Gentrifying Hawaii Vacation Rentals: Airbnb’s Latest Move

Hawaii’s vacation rental market is on the verge of another disruption as Airbnb shifts away from traditional approaches. With potential savings benefiting property owners more than guests, questions arise: Could this transformation reshape the island’s rental landscape, impacting local communities and service quality?

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Tipping In Hawaii: Exploitative or Fair?

Tipping In Hawaii: Exploitative or Fair?

Hawaii’s tipping culture is leaving both visitors and residents questioning whether it’s becoming too much. With tipping now expected in nearly every situation, from restaurants to pre-packaged items at cafes, is the practice becoming exploitative? How tipping impacts Hawaii’s service industry is unique, and the balance between fairness and expectation is complicated.

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Kauai Remembers Mitzi Gaynor, Star of South Pacific Filmed Here

Kauai Remembers Mitzi Gaynor, Star of South Pacific Filmed Here

We lost a true legend today. Mitzi Gaynor, the iconic star of South Pacific—a film forever tied to Kauai—has died at 93. She charmed Beat of Hawaii editors in 2009 while celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary. Her warmth will continue to light up the island, just as it did during South Pacific’s 1957 filming at Haena Beach, Lumahai Beach, and Hanalei Bay. Today, we reflect on her extraordinary life and deep connection to Kauai.

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