Can You Trust Trip Advisor?
I’m having a difficult time wearing the free hat that Trip Advisor sent me with its, “Get the truth, then go,” slogan. The problem is I no longer feel that I can always trust their
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Insects to Politics Hawaii Style
Beat of Hawaii invites you to the 7th Carnival of Aloha from Homespun Honolulu. Jeff’s post on travel insurance is included. Evelyn, our carnival hostess, has selected a variety of posts written about Hawaii. Other
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Traveling Cheap in Waikiki; Our Top 5 Ideas
1. Ride The Bus for $2 each from Airport to Waikiki. When it was standing room only I told Jeff to meditate on how much money we saved. We eliminated the cost of hotel parking
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Best Deal in Hawaii: $69 Oceanfront Room on Big Island
The Kona Tiki Hotel has to be one of the best Hawaii deals on Big Island. Where else can you pay $69 a night for two and get a clean, comfortable, oceanfront room? Update: Rooms
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Cheap Honolulu Hotel in Waikiki: Our Review of Hotel Equus
The Hawaii Polo Inn of Waikiki has a new look and name after its multi-million dollar renovation. It’s now the Hotel Equus and part of Aqua Hotels and Resorts. With rates starting at $94 a
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Should I Buy Travel Insurance to Protect My Hawaii Vacation?
Travel insurance can be complicated and confusing. So when is travel insurance appropriate and advisable and when is it just a waste of money? In the past, travel insurance was often not recommended for domestic
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Make Your Own Aloha Shirt
This is one Aloha shirt that is easy to care for, on everyone’s budget, and fun to give to family and friends. If you can fold paper you can make one too. I made the
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Two Honolulu Homes Not To Miss–Part One: Shangri La
Say the word Shangri-La and images of a paradise on earth come to mind. The late heiress Doris Duke found her Shangri-La in Hawaii. With advanced planning you too can step inside Ms. Duke’s five
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Q&A: When is the rainy season in Hawaii?
We love to share our local knowledge of the islands and invite you to ask questions. Q: We are hoping to come to Hawaii the end of next month (February) and are wondering what to
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