As you might imagine, I regularly check Hawaii hotel rate and occupancy trends. What’s the current trend? For a quick summation, let’s look at recent headlines from Pacific Business News:…
The Good News and Bad News of Hawaii Hotel Rates
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Lanai Sunset Picnic by Puupehe (Sweetheart Rock)
Sheila Beal When we go to Hawaii, we like to plan a picnic at sunset. As I’ve described in the post, The “Restaurant” with the Best Sunset View in Hawaii, sunset is…
February 2012 Big Island Volcano Update
Something hot always seems to be going on with the active volcano, Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island. Here’s the latest news on where you can see lava activity. 1. Halemaumau…
Aloha Friday Photo: From Ocean View, Hawaii
Karren Fleuret shared today’s Aloha Friday Photo. Karren moved from San Diego to Ocean View on Hawaii’s Big Island in December. Two weeks after she moved in, she captured this…
What do you think of Waikiki Beach?
Thousands of visitors flock to Waikiki Beach every day. Hawaii’s most iconic beach has been dubbed a tourist’s mecca. I know we have lots of seasoned Hawaii travelers who read…
In Search of Mammals Near Lanai
When we stopped by the concierge desk at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay to learn what ocean adventures were available, we immediately asked to book the Lana’I Mammal…
Ukulele Buying Guide: Where to Buy a Ukulele on Oahu
Andy Beal When you travel to Hawaii–Oahu in particular–you run the risk of being bitten by a rather contagious bug. No, not a bed bug. The bug I refer to is more…
Aloha Friday Photo: Luxury in Paradise
This photo makes me want to crawl right into this scene! Are you with me? I spy two empty chairs. Let’s snag’em! Mahalo to Janet from New Mexico for sharing…
Tips for First Time Hawaii Snorkelers
I’ve recently been asked for snorkeling advice for first Hawaii visitors. So, I thought we’d take another look back at this blast from the past post that I originally published in…
Maui’s Surfing Goat Dairy– Fun for Kids of All Ages
On the leeward slope of Haleakala, kids play and goats surf at the Surfing Goat Dairy. Well, to be honest, I think the owners are kidding that the goats surf,…
Aloha Friday Photo: A View Fit for a Prince
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was taken by Bruce Allie from the Waikiki Prince Hotel. Bruce tells me that he took this photo while staying there in 2008. Then a few…
Review: Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island
Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island is a massive resort. How big is it? It spans across 62 acres. That’s big! Some folks describe the…
Off the Road to Hana at Keanae Peninsula
A short drive to Keanae Peninsula is definitely worth the diversion off the Road to Hana. The paved drive down to this peninsula leads you to the ocean’s edge for…
Hawaiian Vanilla Farm Tour Lunch
Vanilla has the reputation for being, well, somewhat bland, but did you know that vanilla is quite a fascinating plant? Vanilla is actually an orchid that only blooms for one…
