Tagged: hawaii

Hawaii Is Using the Shutdown to Transform Its Tourist Experience

MAY 4, 2020 Fourteen-day quarantines for incoming visitors, $5,000 fines for violators, and state-paid return tickets for those who don’t abide by the quarantine: That’s the current…

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Reopens Walk-Through Lava Tube

After nearly two years, one of the most popular attractions at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island has reopened to the public. Nahuku-Thurston Lava Tube, a walk-through…

A Battle Royal is Raging Between Airlines Flying to Hawaii, Writes Arthur Frommer

The fight is on. The battle rages. In March and April just past, Southwest Airlines began flying from San Jose and Oakland, California, to Honolulu and Maui. It will soon add daily…

This Spring, It Will Never Be Cheaper to Fly to Hawaii, Says Arthur Frommer

The biggest news in travel is the recent start-up by price-cutting Southwest Airlines of a massive number of flights from the U.S. west coast to the islands of Hawaii. Travel to those…

What to Do In Hawaii: 12 Ways to Get Wet

Interacting with the Pacific Ocean is an essential part of any Hawaiian vacation. Get the most out of your visit to the islands with our roundup of the best beaches and water sports on…

Georgia in Hawaii: O'Keeffe's Forgotten Island Travels

Georgia O'Keeffe had a strong sense of place, and that place was usually New Mexico. But having a powerful affinity for one locale didn't leave the painter immune to the allure of…

Bad News for the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Pearl Harbor's world-famous memorial (pictured above) that straddles the submerged wreck of the USS Arizona has been closed indefinitely.The trouble began May 6, when cracks were…

Is it Safe to Travel to Hawaii in the Coming Months? What Travelers Need to Know

Updated May 26It has been a year of dramatic news stories, but few can top the volcanic eruptions that continue to devastate portions of Hawaii’s Big Island. In just the last few…

Famous Hawaiian Mule Ride Closed Indefinitely

One of the most popular tourism experiences in Hawaii has shut down, possibly for good. Travel Weekly reports that the operators of the long-running mule rides down the cliffs of…

Where to Find Romance for Honeymoons on Maui, Hawaii

Maui’s sensual landscape makes it the perfect place to fall in love. The scent of flowers, the sound of tumbling waves, and the island’s intoxicating beauty beckon lovers. Read on to…

Optimism and Drive Will Help Tardy Travelers Find Late-Summer Vacation Vacancies

JUNE 27, 2017Miracles sometimes happen in travel. An example was my recent success in snaring five tickets for the single most heavily visited museum in the history of museums: the…

America's Best Beaches, Coast to Coast

We know, we know: Picking the best beaches in the United States is a matter of opinion. Some sun worshippers prefer to be amid crowds of beautiful people, others want total seclusion,…

In Hawaii, an Increase in Rare Brain Parasite Disease

In Hawaii so far this year there have been 11 confirmed cases of rat lungworm disease, which is caused by a potentially deadly brain parasite with one of the ugliest names in…

Brain Parasites in Hawaii and United's PR Woes: Today's Travel Briefing

APRIL 28, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Today we begin with the PR woes of United Airlines—and the carrier's efforts to move beyond them.UNITED'S ONGOING PR NIGHTMAREUnited Airlines…

Watching the Sunrise at Maui's Haleakala Volcano Will Soon Require a Reservation

One of the most unforgettable—and most popular—sights in Maui is about to get a little more difficult to experience.Starting February 1, you'll need a reservation to hike to the…

Celine Dion Marks 1,000 Vegas Shows, Goose Poop Piles Up in Boston, and More: Our Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here's the latest from the world's cities, airplanes, and tourist attractions.* AIRLINE FACING COMPLAINT FOR WEIGHING PASSENGERS BEFORE FLIGHT (The Telegraph). Two…

Airline Facing Complaint for Weighing Passengers Before Flight

Two businessmen from American Samoa have filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation because they were weighed before boarding a Hawaiian Airlines flight in…

Tourist Ordered to Pay $44K for Violent Yoga Incident on Plane

Back in March, Korean tourist Hyongtae Pae was arrested after he became violent on an airplane when he wasn't allowed to do yoga—a story noteworthy in part because you don't often…

Not Snorkeling, Not Scuba, But Snuba

For decades, those who wanted to see the wonders beneath the surface of the sea had to either peer at them through a snorkeling mask or invest the time (and money) to become a…

Airfares to Hawaii are Dropping Fast Thanks to New Competition in the Skies

Black Rock, Ka'anapali Beach, MauiIt used to be that getting to Hawaii from the United States' West Coat required a major cash outlay. Even earlier this year, round-trip fares…

We've Told You Where to Go in 2014, But Which Destinations Were Most Searched in 2013? The Answers May Surprise You

Let me start this blog by stating that there's no evidence that the number of searches for a destination will translate into more visits for said destination. But it is a fascinating…

How to Shoot Travel Video: 7 Easy Tips

Some moments on the road can't be captured with just a picture, as I discovered recently in Switzerland's Ticino canton when a herd of goats surrounded me with their cacophonous…

Smart Ways to Pay for Vacation Rentals

When it comes to vacation rentals and other non-traditional accommodations, how you pay is just as important as how much. The choice between offering up cash and using an online…

Vacation Rental Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home

In the few months that Nick and Jesse Henderson have rented a room in their southeast Portland home on Airbnb (www.airbnb.com), they've hosted a family in town for a wedding, a couple…

Cruise Trends: New Kid-Friendly Perks & Parties

Cruise lines have been catering to kids for years now, and the perks keep getting better. The latest improvements are the optional add-ons that parents can purchase when dropping…