Don’t Hurt the Geckos
Sheila Beal When you’re visiting Hawaii, there is a real good chance you’ll see a gecko, possibly in your hotel room. Don’t worry when you see them. They are harmless to us.…
Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for November 5th
Hawaii is experiencing lots of precipitation. Heavy rains are pounding the islands and snow is falling on the Big Island summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Can’t decide which…
Haleakala Downhill Bike Tour Update
As you may recall, downhill bike rides from the top of Haleakala were suspended by the National Park Service on October 10th. The tour shutdown was prompted by the frequent number of…
Subscriber Reward Contest Reminder
I’ll be giving away this fun Hawaii-themed prize pack to one lucky e-mail or RSS subscriber. There are two ways to enter the contest. First look for a secret message…
Who was Kamehameha the Great?
When you’re in Hawaii, you’ll probably see the name Kamehameha (pronounced kuh-may-ha-may-ha) somewhere. Schools, highways, shopping centers, and resorts are named after Kamehameha. You may even see statues of Kamehameha…
Is go! gone? Will inter-island flight fares increase?
After several months of fares as low as $1 for inter-island flights, the future of Hawaii’s low cost airline, go!, looks to be a bit shaky. Yesterday, a judge ordered…
On Again, Off Again Hawaii Superferry Back On Again
Note: Hawaii’s Superferry system was closed down. See our guide to Hawaii’s inter-island travel for alternatives for getting from island to island. — First the Superferry launched at the end of…
The Hawaii Vacation Essentials – Advice for How to Plan and Enjoy Your Best Hawaii Vacation
If you’re planning a vacation to Hawaii, you are probably looking for good advice. In my experience, it helps to do much of the planning ahead of time. Who wants…
Budget Travel Hawaii Trip Coach Transcript
I received many excellent Hawaii vacation questions during the Budget Travel trip coach session yesterday. If you weren’t able to join us, you can access the transcript. Here are a couple of…
Lanai City: The Uncity
The only city on the Hawaiian Island of Lanai wouldn’t meet most people’s definition of a city. For starters, it doesn’t even have a stoplight. The population of the entire island…
When Hawaii Says "No Parking", They Mean It!
This “No Parking” sign stands firm in hardened lava as a reminder of how powerful and unpredictable Kilauea volcano is. You can find this sign at the end of Chain…
Answering Your Hawaii Questions at BudgetTravel.com
I’m honored to have been asked by BudgetTravel.com to answer their readers’ questions about Hawaii. If you have a question about planning your Hawaii vacation, feel free to submit your…
