Tagged: oahu

Pearl Harbor and Beyond: Honolulu's World War II Sites

On December 7, 1941—Hawaii's historic day of infamy—Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese, and the United States entered World War II. Honolulu, the state's capital on the island of…

Sad News for Reckless Idiots: Hawaii’s “Stairway to Heaven” To Be Demolished

Hawaii's visually striking yet very illegal-to-climb Haiku Stairs will finally be taken down, following years of futile efforts by local officials to persuade tourists to leave the…

The Testing and Quarantine Rules for Traveling to Hawaii During the Pandemic

Hawaii has the most complicated pandemic travel rules in the United States by far. As an island state, it would be in grave trouble if the hospitals became overwhelmed, so local…

Volunteering Can Earn You a Free Night at a Hawaiian Hotel

Many eco- and culturally conscious Hawaiians are hoping that the state's post-pandemic travel industry will be more sustainable than the way things were before. (Frommer's reported on…

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…

Vacation Rental Law Hits Hawaii Hard—How to Navigate Tough Rental Regulations

Long before Airbnb was a twinkle on founder Brian Chesky’s browser, New York State had a law severely limiting short-term rentals. Called the "Multiple Dwelling Law," it has, in its…

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…

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…

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…

The Best Comedy Clubs in NYC: A Comic's Top 5 Picks

Comic Marion Grodin (www.mariongrodin.com), daughter of famed actor/comedian Charles Grodin, has earned her own stripes working the comedy clubs in New York City. Here are her picks…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Bermuda

Planning Your Trip The government of Bermuda is working to overcome its stuffy reputation. Tourism Minister Ewart Brown said, "We're in transition from boring to pop and sizzle."…