Hawaii Travel News

Hawaii is adding hundreds more yellow rescue tubes to its beaches, but most visitors still don’t know what they’re for or why lifeguards never enter the water without one.

A Hawaii traveler says Alaska cancelled his flight, separating him from the companions he relies on while traveling, then denied his first-class fare refund by calling the rebooking that reunited them voluntary.

Howard Schultz owned a Hawaii retreat, yet never was part of the islands’ rich and famous conversation. A record $36 million sale later, we’re finally talking about him.

October is still Hawaii’s cheapest travel season, but the airfare floor has moved. Fares from six western gateways now start at $500 or more.

We’ve brought our food on Hawaii flights for a decade. A new complaint against a company that caters Hawaiian Airlines at LAX is just the latest reminder why.

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.