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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for March 11th

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2008
Lots and lots of news today. The lava flow on the Big Island is playing hide-and-seek. Some of the lava has started heading underground in lava tubes. We’re headed to…
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Expect to pay more to fill your tank in Hawaii.

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2008
Oh my, gas prices have hit an all time high in Hawaii. According to the Pacific Business News, the statewide average price for regular unleaded gas is $3.58 per gallon.…
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Alert – Frisky Turtles Are in Hawaii’s Waters

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2008
A couple of tourist on Maui captured a rare photo of two sea turtles, um, well, ah, um being amorous.  The two love birds, I mean love turtles, were observed…
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Do I need a rental car if I stay in Waikiki Beach?

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 29, 2016
If you’re staying in Waikiki on your Oahu vacation, then you’re probably wondering if you need a rental car or not.  Let me first say that a rental car is…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for March 6th

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 21, 2008
We have a real potpourri of news today – from lava to boogie boards. KGMB has an update on the lava flow and the efforts to set up a viewing…
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Flight Attendant Q&A with Tips for Flying to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 19, 2013
Flying to Hawaii is not like flying to any other US state. The first time I flew to Hawaii from the US Mainland, I was caught off guard a little.…
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What is a lanai?

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 12, 2021
If you’ve been researching hotels or condos for a vacation in Hawaii, you may have come across the word lanai and wondered what that means.  A lanai is the Hawaiian…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for March 3rd

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 3, 2008
I can’t believe it’s March already, can you?  Let’s take a look at what news March brings us. The seventh Carnival of Aloha is alive and kicking at Homespun Honolulu. …
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Congratulations to Go Visit Hawaii Reader Christine from Canada

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 3, 2008
Our randomly selected winner is Christine who is our first winner from Canada.  Christine tells me that she’s “one of those people who pass the time between Hawaii vacations remembering…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for February 27th

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 27, 2008
I’ve got lots of news to share today, so let’s dive in! Sheraton-Waikiki has a new virtual surfing experience, called Discover Surf.  You can see the KGMB segment on it…
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Aloha Social Media Summit – Kama’aina Rate

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2008
Attention Hawaii based businesses: The Aloha Social Media Summit will be held on March 18th and 19th at the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island.  If your business…
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Maui Luaus – Prices, Schedules and Reviews

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2024
Which luau should you book for your Maui vacation? What are your options? We’ve compiled this helpful list of all the luau companies, basic pricing and reviews to help you make your decision.
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