Yesterday, I realized that I had blogged about the Hawaiian moorhen after blogging about Kauai’s chickens on Monday. I have to wonder if this Hawaii vacation blog has gone to the birds. 😉 Okay, let’s move on and check out the Hawaii vacation news. *  Oahu’s popular Diamond Head Trail will be closing again for improvements. I was hoping the ... Read More »

Here’s what’s shakin’ in the news and deals department this week. * The Big Island’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is offering their “best rates for 2011” now. Rates start  from $325 per night at this luxury resort, but what I think is the best part of this offer is that for an additional $30 per night they’ll add a rental ... Read More »

Here are some Hawaii hotel and airfare deals that have recently caught my eye. * Is Kauai calling you? Well check out this $199 per night deal with upgrade(s) at the gorgeous Kauai Marriott Resort. We stayed at this resort and loved it before their new renovations. I’m still itching to check out their renovations. See my Kauai Marriott review. ... Read More »

* I’ve been checking the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reports regularly. The new developments are that lava is entering the ocean at two points and a potential third entry point is less than 250 feet from the ocean. The concerning eastward advance towards homes has slowed a bit, which is good news. * How about a sweet deal for a Maui ... Read More »

Kauai Marriott Resort announced the completion of a $50 million renovation. After enjoying a stay there pre-renovations in Fall 2008, I’d love to check out the improvements myself. (See my pre-renovation Kauai Marriott Resort review.) This multi-million dollar makeover included these improvements: Guest rooms were completely refurbished including furniture, carpet, remodeled baths, etc. From what I’ve seen, the rooms and ... Read More »

Sheraton Kauai Resort is located in a prime position of Poipu Beach on the South Shore of Kauai . As Kauai tends to get a bit more rain than the other Hawaiian Islands, Poipu Beach is your best bet for avoiding rain. In fact, it’s not often I hear Poipu without the mention that it’s sunny. Sheraton Kauai Resort was ... Read More »

If you are looking for the 2014 list of Kauai Fireworks & Events, you’ll find them here —->  Kauai July 4th Fireworks & Events 2014 The 2010 list is below for reference purposes only. – – – – – – – 2010 If you’ll be visiting beautiful Kauai this July 4th, you’ll find a couple of excellent, family-friendly Independence Day ... Read More »

We’ve got a bit of news to catch up on, so let’s dive in. * Hawaii Starwoods Resorts are offering some great resort credits deals when you stay 5 consecutive nights. The resort credits vary by property but range from $500 to $1000 for every 5-night stay. Stay ten nights and the credit is doubled. * Prince Resorts Hawaii have ... Read More »

Let’s see what sort of Hawaii vacation deals and news are making a splash today. * Alaska Airlines has a sale on nonstop flights to Maui (OGG) and Kona (KOA) from San Jose, Oakland, and Sacramento. One-way fares start from $179. The fine print says you must book by March 25 for travel from April 25 and June 10, 2010. ... Read More »

Aloha and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate the day, we should share something green, right? Well, is this view from Kauai’s Hanalei Valley Lookout is about as green as you can get. Okie dokie, let’s look at today’s deals and news that includes a Maui vacation sweepstakes, hotel deals, and more. * If you’d like to fly to Hawaii ... Read More »