Hawaii Travel News

From uncovering Hawaii’s hidden gems to tackling hidden fees, resolutions to inspire extraordinary adventures while embracing the spirit of Aloha. Get ready to make 2025 your best year of Hawaii travel yet.

Hawaii travel is entering a pivotal year in 2025, with transformative changes in airlines, accommodations, and tourism strategies. From the Alaska-Hawaiian merger to Maui’s recovery, the Green Fee and stricter vacation rental rules, this year will redefine how visitors experience the islands.

Will another airline’s plans for new Hawaii flights succeed amid challenges, including fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and questions about demand.

Hawaii flight competition is on shaky ground as operational delays, aging planes, and fragile strategies take center stage. After a recent 3-hour delay highlighted Southwest’s lack of local planes, the debate over which airline serves Hawaii best has never been more critical.

Hawaii’s vacation rental market is at a crossroads, as demand plunges and rising tensions pit residents, travelers, and property owners against one another. With visitor concerns mounting, the islands are grappling with the delicate balance between tourism, housing, and community identity.

Something is going on with this airline as it tests free Wi-Fi over the Pacific. We were surprised by it on yesterday’s flight.

Could Alaska/Hawaiian next buy JetBlue? There are far reaching implications, especially for Hawaii travelers, and the idea is fascinating.

A heartbreaking discovery on this United Airlines flight to Maui revealed a tragic end to an individual’s desperate Hawaii journey, reigniting memories of a miraculous survival in the very same skies just one decade ago. These stories of both resilience and heartbreak also expose vulnerabilities in aviation security and the deeply human experiences behind Hawaii air travel.

From shimmering light tunnels to the iconic Shaka Santa, this has been at the heart of Hawaii’s holiday season for four decades. How Honolulu City Lights became the ultimate expression of Mele Kalikimaka, blending magic and island traditions to create a Christmas in Hawaii like no other.