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Following is a guest post by Luke Shanahan. Luke is a friend who is a phenomenal golfer, even though he only started playing about four years ago. What could be better than golfing on Kauai? […]
Golf On Kauai: Deals at Prince and Puakea Read More »
More good news for California-based Hawaii travelers. Alaska Airlines will be adding new services from Oakland starting this fall: Oakland to/from Kahului 4 times weekly starting November 9 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Depart Oakland
Alaska Air Expands Hawaii Service Read More »
I looks like Hilo Hattie, the originally Kauai-based store chain started in 1963, is fast coming to its demise. The ominous “we’re sorry” on their website is a sad indication of the conditions at hand.
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I’ve been in Honolulu all week, and distance swimming at my favorite Waikiki spot, Ala Moana Beach Park. Keeping in mind that the jellyfish were due to arrive this weekend, I planned my swims accordingly.
Where Did The Jellyfish Go? Read More »
Our thanks to Arthur Frommer, the curmudgeonly original travel evangelist, who has written positive comments about Beat of Hawaii many times over the past year. Arthur likes our similarly sassy, irreverent and candid perspectives which
Arthur Frommer on Beat of Hawaii Read More »
Recently, a 33 year old Japanese visitor drowned in the Wailua River, while kayaking with a tour group on Kauai. On the same day, the Fire Department also rescued two more visitors on the Wailua
Staying Alive in Hawaiian Waters Read More »
No airline booking fees. Travelocity announced today that it is joining Expedia in eliminating airline booking fees, at least until May 31, and likely forever. The reason is that these online travel agencies are in
Travelocity Joins No Airline Fees And Price Guarantee; Where To Book Read More »
Late last week, I had quite a surprise instead of an intended swim, when I found Kauai’s Salt Pond Beach closed due to jellyfish. This is the first time I can ever remember Salt Pond
Jellyfish: It Can Even Happen Here Read More »
As I write, Hawaii’s legislature is considering banning smoking on famous Waikiki Beach. The bill, which is expected to pass, will take effect immediately. The law is designed to keep cigarette butts off of the
Why A Waikiki Beach Smoking Ban? Read More »
