Ugg, The Dreaded Resort Fees
Sheila Beal Isn’t it annoying that hotels charge “resort fees”? They generally tack on another $15 – $25 per day plus tax to your stay for resort amenities that you may or…
Romantic Sunset Dining – The Beach House Restaurant – Kauai, Hawaii
The Beach House Restaurant is located on the beach, thus the name 🙂 in the sunny Poipu area of Kauai. The setting is absolutely perfect for a romantic sunset dinner.…
New Volcano Video and Photos from Fox News
Kilauea never ceases to fascinate. Here’s a link to today’s Fox News coverage of Hawaii’s volcano activity. Be sure and watch their video. Also, check out their photos here. Technorati tags: Hawaii,…
Consider Consumer Reports When Choosing Your Next Hawaii Hotel
There’s lots of great resources available to help you pick your Hawaii hotel. We have Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast, Trip Advisor, and various guide books. Maybe for you uber…
Two Hawaiian Beaches Make Dr. Beach’s Top 10
Dr. Beach has just announced his 2007 list of the America’s Best Beaches. The two Hawaiian beaches earning honors in the top 10 are: Kauai’s Hanalei Bay at #4 Maui’s Hamoa Beach at…
Maui’s Haleakala Bike Tours Under Review
The risky downhill bike tours from 10,000 feet above sea level are being evaluated for safety by the National Park Services. A Haleakala National Park spokesperson told the Star Bulletin…
7 Tips to Avoid a Sunburn on Your Hawaii Vacation
What’s the one souvenir from Hawaii that you want to avoid? A sunburn! Due to the Hawaiian Island’s proximity to the equator, the suns rays are much stronger that what…
It’s Summer and Only 38 Degrees in Hawaii?
Yes, it’s true. The temperature on Hawaii’s Big Island registered only 38 degrees Fahrenheit early Sunday morning. With wind speeds of up to 25 mph it felt like 29 degrees. Actually,you…
Waaahooo! I’m Going Back to Oahu!
I just wanted to let the nice readers of Go Visit Hawaii know that I will be on Oahu next week. If there are any activities or restaurants that you would like me…
Why I’m Jealous of West Coasters
The West Coast of the US has the redwoods, Napa Valley, Hollywood, wonderful national parks, etc. But what makes me jealous of people who live on the west coast? It’s…
Taking the Family To Hawaii Doesn’t Have to Cost a Bundle
Recently AAA released a survey of the cost for lodging and meals across US vacation destinations and as no surprise, Hawaii topped the list. AAA said that the average family…
How Much Money Should You Budget for Your Hawaiian Vacation? (2007 estimate)
UPDATE: This article was written in 2007. See the 2008 update on Hawaii vacation budget. Are you sitting down? OK, prepare yourself. Take deep breaths. Are you ready? The average…
