Hawaii travel news: December 1, 2021
Sheila Beal – Easing of some COVID-19 restrictions start today in Hawaii. From a visitor’s perspective, the biggest difference is that restaurant capacity restrictions, which should make it easier to dine in…
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Hawaii travel news: Oahu vacation sweepstakes, coupon books on sale & more
– Outrigger Resort is hosting a fantastic Oahu vacation sweepstakes with an emphasis on caring for coral reefs. Here’s what Outrigger shared about this sweepstakes, “Discover how you can help…
Hawaii vacation news: rental car shortage continues, volcano on pause & Big Island drops second COVID test
– The Hawaii rental car shortage continues to be a problem. Hawaii Tourism Authority reports that many vehicles are already reserved at most major rental companies through August. See our…
This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond
Today is April Fool’s Day and normally we post a silly joke, but unfortunately, this post is no joke. As more travelers are coming to Hawaii, they’re discovering that rental…
Cheap & Free Parking in Waikiki
Whether you’re driving into Waikiki Beach for a day visit or staying there on your vacation, finding a parking spot that doesn’t cost a fortune can be a challenge. But,…
How much for a trip to Hawaii in 2023? (Hawaii vacation budget calculator)
This page has been updated in February 2023 with the most recent data from 2022 to 2023. You’ve seen ads for Hawaii featuring photos of beautiful beaches lined with palm…
Check & Recheck Rental Car Rates for Potential Savings
Thanks to Matt McGee for writing in to tell me about his experience with saving money on his Maui rental car. Matt saved $60 for his one-week rental simply by…
Hawaii Vacation Words to Know: Mauka & Makai
I was reading HONOLULU Magazine over the weekend and noticed an ad for a shop in Hawaii’s largest mall, Ala Moana Center. The ad provides directions to the shop saying…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 30, 2011
Here are the Hawaii vacation news and deals that are making a splash today. * Aston Hotels is offering a million HawaiianMiles (Hawaiian Airlines frequent flier miles) in their Million…
7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas
Once you’ve planned your flights to Hawaii, then you’ve got to figure the logistics of getting around. Each island has some public transportation, but for the most part, they’re not…
Cruising Hawaii and Renting a Car
I recently received the following question from a reader who’ll be on a cruise around the Hawaiian islands: We are planning a trip this September to the islands. We will…
Notes From Our Recent Maui Vacation
As most of you know, we recently took my parents to Maui for their first visit to Hawaii. I will be posting our itinerary with details in a future post,…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup – 2nd Birthday Edition
Whoa! It seems like I’ve been blessed with events to celebrate recently. Today, I’m celebrating that Go Visit Hawaii is two years old. Let’s hope that the “terrible twos” don’t…
Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early!
If you plan to rent a car on your Hawaii vacation, don’t wait until the last minute to book it. I’ve recently heard of rental car shortages on Kauai, Maui…
Driving with Aloha in Hawaii
The Aloha spirit is everywhere in Hawaii, even on the busy roads. When you drive your rental car on your Hawaii vacation, you should be prepared to drive with Aloha.…
