* Safari Helicopters is now offering its “Deluxe Hawaii Volcano Tour” for $179 (plus surcharges and fees) on Hawaii’s Big Island. That’s $45 off the regular price of $224. Offer…
Video: Na Pali Coast Sail
A couple of weeks ago I shared about our experience sailing the Na Pali Coast with Capt Andy. Now, here’s a video with clips from our tour. (E-mail subscribers, please…
A Buffet of Affordable Breakfast Options in Hawaii
Dining at resort breakfast buffets every morning of your Hawaii vacation can quickly become a hidden cost that steals your vacation budget. Most breakfast buffets in Hawaii range from $15…
Giveaway on Go Visit Hawaii Facebook Page
Just wanted to share with all readers that there’s a giveaway on our Go Visit Hawaii facebook page. I’m giving away this framed print of outrigger canoes under the shade…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Times Two Edition
I’ve entitled this Aloha Friday photo as “Sunset Times Two” because it’s a photo of sunset from Sunset Beach on Oahu. This colorful photo comes to us from my friend…
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…
Fields of Hawaii: Steam Fields
Our Fields of Hawaii Series gets hot and steamy today with a look at Hawaii’s fields of steam. You’ll find these surprising landscape of steam vents at Hawaii Volcanoes National…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: August 3, 2010
* There’s a new vacation rental company you might want to bookmark. PackLate offers real-time availability, pricing that lowers closer to check-in, and from what I’ve read, excellent customer service.…
50 Facts About Hawaii
This time last year, I was knee-deep into a Hawaii fact finding mission. To celebrate Hawaii’s 50th anniversary as the 50th US state, I published 50 interesting facts about the…
Aloha Photo Friday: Cowboy Boots on Oahu Edition
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Nikki Brown by way of North Dakota. Nikki took this photo of sunset from Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of…
Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: July 29, 2010
* 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…
United Sale from LAX to Hawaii – $200++ roundtrip
If you can fly from LAX, you’re in luck with low fares to Honolulu (HNL), Lihue Kauai (LIH) , and Kahului, Maui (OGG). Fares are valid for travel between September 7,…



