Beat of Hawaii Blog

Hawaii Black Friday discounts up to 45%, but the real math happens at checkout. We compare early holiday offers with existing promotions to examine how policies, resort fees and credits affect savings.

Honolulu ranked America’s best city for livability again in 2026. But $530 for a week of hotel parking, worn infrastructure, and surprising Waikiki bargains reveal what the ranking leaves out.

For the first time in over three years, temporary storefronts have returned to Lahaina’s Front Street area. But the new $8 million marketplace is creating a complicated mix of relief and frustration.

Hawaiian Airlines employees face different futures under Alaska ownership. A pilot breakthrough comes as other workers challenge unresolved contract terms.

Visitors booking their first Hawaii surf lesson usually worry about wipeouts. Researchers warn a rare spinal cord injury can develop while waiting for a wave.

A Food Network-winning Hawaii food truck is preparing to open at HNL. The menu and prices remain unannounced as the airport’s dining overhaul takes shape.

With nearly 100 empty seats on a typical departure, the writing was on the wall. Now, two nonstop Maui routes are disappearing months earlier than scheduled, leaving travelers with less choice.

When rain and mud hit the North Shore on the morning of a hike, Kauai visitors face a difficult choice. Skipping Kalalau can mean losing money.

A reader’s $1,500 quote proves the old rules for buying Hawaii airfare are gone. How we bypassed the sticker shock to score $600 first-class tickets.