Hawaii Travel News

A strangely quiet departure, a walk through a changed Lahaina, and 130 foot descent beneath Maui. We went aboard to see what the submarine, artificial reef, and shipwreck actually deliver.

After March’s devastating Kona storms and an exceptionally wet year, Hawaii’s winter outlook has changed dramatically. NOAA’s new forecast offers encouraging news for visitors heading to the islands during the expensive holiday and winter season.

When your Hawaii flight is canceled after checkout, who pays for another hotel night? A new DOT rule could leave more travelers covering the cost themselves.

A federal judge approved a demand for records showing what passengers actually saw or heard aboard a Seattle-to-Maui flight. Prosecutors objected, and the accused visitor’s trial has now been delayed.

We paid $200 for an oceanfront stay near Diamond Head and found excellent meals around $20. New hotel data puts that experience in a surprising statewide context.

A surprise $1.46 million agreement could bring this beloved Big Island landmark into public ownership after 72 years. But visitors may still face months of uncertainty.

A life vest and trained crew can make a snorkeling excursion sound easy. But the fine print about swimming ability may change what happens aboard.

The military expected 10 years and $2.7 million to gather enough DNA. One USS Arizona family member and his volunteers reached the required number in just three years, changing what happens this December.

BOH readers sent us to Leoda’s for its famous pies. What we found in Olowalu surprised us, from the food to the atmosphere and service.