This is getting old. Despite numerous news stories and warnings in many forms, people aren't getting that they have to keep away from wild animals in Hawaii. This is especially true of virtually all aquatic wildlife and endemic birds since they're nearly all threatened or endangered. … [Read more...] about Keep Away From Wild Animals in Hawaii
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Trouble at Mokulele Airlines
Despite touting their customer-centric style of business, there appears to be trouble at Mokulele Airlines now, with many on Molokai complaining that Airline frequently leaves them stranded. That's a complete 180 to the ethos they espoused not long ago. … [Read more...] about Trouble at Mokulele Airlines
Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023
Towards the end of last year/early this year, lodging demand in Hawaii softened. But as we'll see in the Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023 report, it hasn't gotten much better in February. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023
Plan to Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers is Approved
Happy day! A plan to save Hawaiian Honeycreepers is approved by the National Park Service and State Board of Land and Natural Resources! This innovative, non-invasive plan should significantly boost our critically endangered manus' fight for survival, even though some sought to block it. … [Read more...] about Plan to Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers is Approved
The Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts
With my recent stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, I've finally stayed at every Marriott in Waikiki. That means I can finally write my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts to help those of you loyal to Bonvoy decide where to stay. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts
Hampton Inn is Heading to Maui
As big as Hilton is, their presence on Maui is shockingly small. Currently, their sole property is the Grand Wailea. But that's changing soon, as the Hampton Inn is heading to Maui. However, it isn't being built in any of the island's resort districts. … [Read more...] about Hampton Inn is Heading to Maui
Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
I love a good Pho spot, so I've had An Di Dzo Hawaii on my list for a while now. After all, it's an upscale Pho restaurant in the luxurious Ward Village neighborhood by the old local standby Cuu Long II in Chinatown. … [Read more...] about Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to check out a new matcha spot. No, this isn't Junbi, which we checked out recently, but is a local spot in Kaimuki called Daily Whisk Matcha. … [Read more...] about Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Review: Junbi Waikiki
Hawaii has no shortage of milk tea/boba spots. But one of our newer options, Junbi Waikiki, does things a bit differently. At Junbi, they focus on Japanese matcha rather than black teas and Chinese teas. … [Read more...] about Review: Junbi Waikiki
Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki
During our recent stay in Waikiki, we decided to pop into Stix Asia Waikiki for lunch. Recently opened, Stix Asia Waikiki replaces a similar concept that used to occupy its space - Waikiki Yokocho. And if you've been to Yokocho, Walking into Stix, you might get hit with a sense of deja vu. … [Read more...] about Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki