Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for December 3rd
Sheila Beal Per Smith Travel Research, Hawaii hotel room rates are up 10% statewide compared to this same time last year. The average hotel room cost across Hawaii is $220. Maui hotel…
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I recently participated in the Litemind List Writing Project. There were 67 excellent articles submitted to the project. (My entry was: Six Savvy Reasons to Travel Light.) Here are my…
Who was Duke Kahanamoku?
When you are in Hawaii, you may see references to Duke. You can find a beautiful statue of Duke Kahanamoku on Waikiki Beach near Kuhio Beach Park. By Hilton Hawaiian…
Please Protect Hawaii’s Tropical Fish and Coral
Hawaii’s clean clear waters are teaming with gorgeous tropical fish and interesting coral reefs. A snorkeling or diving trip is truly a feast for the eyes. Unfortunately, sometimes visitors can…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 28th
The Star Bulletin provides the scoop a really unique canoe sailing tour from Maui. It’s a $99 eco tour on an outrigger canoe offered by Hawaii Sailing Canoe Adventure. You…
When in Hawaii Protect and Respect Monk Seals
Hawaiian Monk Seals are critically endangered species. If you are lucky enough to see one while on your vacation, please do not disturb or approach the seals. Not only is…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 26th
Mary Jo Manzanares from FlyAwayCafe.com, has a nice article on the flagship Hilo Hattie store in Waikiki. Chris Baldwin, a writer for TravelGolf.com, says that, “Hawaii is even more beautiful than…
Six Savvy Reasons Why You Should Travel Light
Note: I wrote this article before the airlines began charging a fee for checked luggage. So, with those new fees, there is definitely an additional financial benefit to packing light…
Thank You
Since today is Thanksgiving, it is the perfect time for me to extend my gratitude to you, the readers. Mahalo for taking the time to read and share your comments…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 21st
The Big Island’s Visitors Bureau is promoting science tourism. There really are tremendous learning opportunities on the Big Island. On Hawaii, you can learn about marine biology, volcanoes, astronomy, agriculture,…
A Reminder to Verify Your Flights
Most people that I know book their flights to Hawaii months in advance of their trip. We assume that the flights will go according to schedule and without hiccups. In…
Hawaiians Have a Nose for Pure Music
Have you ever heard of a nose flute? It’s a bamboo flute that is played with the breath from the nose rather than the mouth. Ancient Hawaiians believe that the…
Luau on Big Island of Hawaii – Prices, Reviews, Schedules
If you are looking for a great luau experience for your Big Island vacation, we’ve created this very helpful list of luau options, days, prices and reviews.
Congratulations to Go Visit Hawaii Reader Shana
Shana was randomly selected as the winner of the reader reward prize pack. She was excited to hear that she had won. In an e-mail, she said, “Living in COLD NW Ohio, I will…
Happy Aloha Friday – Rainbow Edition
Happy Aloha Friday! Aren’t rainbows awesome? We took this photo of a rainbow while we were on a helicopter tour of Kauai. We may have seen at least a half…
