* Travelzoo has a deal for Alohilani Resort, an upscale hotel on Kalakaua Avenue across from the Waikiki Beach, with rates for partial ocean view rooms starting at $249. Rooms with better ocean views can also be booked at a discounted rate. This deal also waives the $54-per-night resort fee. We’ve stayed at this hotel and thought it was quite nice. We tend to think that it appeals more to a younger crowd. Check out our video overview of Alohilani Resort.
* From now through August, it’s the peak season for monk seal pupping. Locals and visitors are advised to stay at least 150 feet away from mothers with pups. Mothers will protect their pups from any perceived threat as we’ve written about here.
* Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources announced a temporary closure of Maui’s Iao Valley State Monument from April 27 to June 26, 2026. We have made a note of this closure in our recommended Maui vacation itinerary and on our Iao Valley advice article.
Sheila Beal
