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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 »
This is the first in a series of posts on affordable Hawaii, 2009. 1. Consider package deals. Having said that, always price it yourself separately to be sure it is truly a good value. Online
5 Money Saving Tips For Visiting Hawaii in 2009 Read More »
This photo might give you some idea that there is trouble brewing at the beach in front of the Sheraton Waikiki. The problem is that there is no beach. The small amount seen in the
The Beach At Sheraton Waikiki Read More »
This is great news that we hope will be enduring. The VOG has been irritating to our lungs and skin and that of visitors, and has hurt Big Island tourism. It has also been destructive
Less VOG, At Least For Now Read More »
TripAdvisor is plagued with fake reviews. Why? As I wrote about yesterday, the problem of review fraud is two-fold: Intense competition in the travel industry, greatly exacerbated by the state of our economy, has caused
TripAdvisor And The Big Business Of Fake Reviews, Part 2 Read More »
On reflection, TripAdvisor may at first appear to be a benevolent site where regular people share their honest travel opinions. Dig beneath the surface, however, and you will find something quite the opposite is happening
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Has this ever happened to you? After a long flight to Hawaii you rush down to the beach only to see Jellyfish warning signs. This let down can be avoided with proper planning. Tip: Check
Tip for a Jellyfish Free Hawaii Vacation Read More »
Off the beaten track, on the rural island of Lanai, sits a small hotel that’s undergone big changes lately. When I stayed at Hotel Lanai two years ago, it needed a good touch up both
Hotel Lanai’s New Look Read More »
We recently tried these northwest Big Island restaurants and came away surprised. Bamboo is in the quaint town of Hawi, while Daniel Thiebault and Merriman’s are in Waimea (Kamuela). 1. Bamboo. We came here with
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