The Hawaiian legacy vendor has just filed bankruptcy for the second time in recent years claiming it owes more than $10 million to just 20 of its hundreds of unpaid creditors. So can “The Store of Hawaii,” Hilo Hattie remain in business? The company has unpaid debt of $1.2 million for back rent on its main Honolulu store alone. That in […]
Hawaii is the only state which produces cacao. It’s been grown in Hawaii, mostly on the Big Island, for over 150 years. Only recently, however, has it become commercially viable. While still small, it is rapidly expanding and could someday surpass coffee as Hawaii’s premier crop. I can’t think of a sweeter addition to a Hawaii vacation than a chocolate […]
Hawaiian Airlines recently started charging $25 for exit row seating. And, while limited free meals are still available, they are now offering $10 paid meals as well as snacks and bottled water. In case you thought that was the end of Hawaiian’s ancillary fees, think again. “Ancillary revenue…will become a bigger chunk of our total revenue.” Mark Dunkerley, CEO […]
When you’re planning your Hawaii vacation, don’t forget to research restaurants and attractions on the Internet for savings opportunities you might not expect to find. Â For example, while drafting this post, I found the $30 off on the Go Oahu card below, a discount that I didn’t know existed. Restaurants Many restaurants offer discounts. Just call and ask or […]
My friend and Beat of Hawaii fan Trudy called this weekend. She wants to bring her teenage grandson to Kauai for the holidays and is looking for a great Hawaii airfare deal. After checking the fares I nearly needed resuscitation. Below you’ll see the screen shot of what I found for her dates and preferred airline.  The price was an […]
There’s no place equal to farmers markets when it comes to trying the best and most unusual of Hawaii’s tropical produce and flowers. And at the top of my list in Hawaii is the Hilo Farmers Market. U.S.D.A. has proclaimed August 1-7, 2010 as National Farmers Market Week. To celebrate, I headed to Hilo yesterday and their market on […]
Hot on the heals of one new Hawaii player, Allegiant Air, comes another potential suitor.  In the near future (2012) we may see United Kingdom’s (UK) Thomson Airways parked at HNL. The carrier is considering offering new long-haul destinations with their soon to be acquired fleet of 250-seat Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Thomson has been considering service to Honolulu for several […]
Two Hawaii hotel deals just came across my desk that I think are worthy of mention. 1. Prince Resorts summer sale. Â I really like both of these hotels that we’ve written about previously and recommend them highly. Â This is an unheard of price at these properties for peak summer travel. Waikiki $145 Hapuna Beach $169 Terms: Book by 5/10 […]
Before you comment that $700 is not a deal and you’re going elsewhere, read on. Hawaii summer airfares have been $700 to $1,000 or more for at least the past 15 to 20 years. Airfares have been on the rise globally in recent months, and Hawaii is not excluded. That having been said, there are still some exceptional Summer […]
The iPhone 3gs is incredibly useful wherever I go. Lately I’ve been leaving my laptop at home and relying on the iPhone for email, web browsing, and so much more. Here are Beat of Hawaii’s suggestions for ten best iPhone Hawaii travel apps: 1. Music. My favorite music app is Hawaiian Rainbow Music Radio. It’s non-commercial and free. Based […]
