This year, we already stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Westin Moana Surfrider. That's two out of three Waikiki oceanfront hotels owned by Kyo-Ya Hotels & Resorts. So, why not complete the trio and give the Sheraton Waikiki a try? … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Sheraton Waikiki
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Paradise Cove at Ko Olina to Close Permanently
Oahu doesn't have a whole lot of luaus given our, well, lack of space - especially in bustling Waikiki. But, what has been the largest and most well-known luaus on the island is about to disappear as Paradise Cove at Ko Olina is to close permanently. … [Read more...] about Paradise Cove at Ko Olina to Close Permanently
CN Traveler 2020 Best Resorts in Hawaii
I often take readers' choice awards with a giant grain of salt. After all, the vast majority of people have different tastes and expectations. But, the CN Traveler 2020 best resorts in Hawaii - a readers' choice ranking - puzzles me quite a bit. … [Read more...] about CN Traveler 2020 Best Resorts in Hawaii
Maui Sugar Cane Train is For Sale
While I theorized that the Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Pacific Railroad was done for last year, the fact that the Maui Sugar Cane Train is for sale now all but confirms my theory. And, no, this isn't a sale of the railroad as a going concern, as the listing all but confirms its demise. … [Read more...] about Maui Sugar Cane Train is For Sale
Hanauma Bay Entry Fee More Than Doubles
How to Create a Hawaii Vaccine Passport
With Hawaii on the cusp of allowing virtually anyone in the US to bypass our testing and quarantine requirements, let's go over how to create a Hawaii vaccine passport. The process, while fairly easy, is a little more convoluted than it needs to be. … [Read more...] about How to Create a Hawaii Vaccine Passport
Hawaii Vaccine Passport Begins July 8
Good news! It's about to get a whole lot easier to travel to the islands! That's because the Hawaii vaccine passport begins on July 8, finally allowing those vaccinated in other parts of the country to bypass our pre-travel testing requirements. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Vaccine Passport Begins July 8
Restaurant Review: Brick Fire Tavern
Recently, I had a hankering for pizza. So, in what was our first indoor dine-in experience together since Sushi Sho Waikiki, we headed over to Brick Fire Tavern in the Honolulu neighborhood of Kaimuki. And what we found there, aside from great pizza, was a fantastic lunch value. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Brick Fire Tavern
DLNR May Build More Groins in Waikiki
Earlier this year, a sand replenishment project wrapped up along Waikiki Beach. However, that project was only a small piece of the puzzle. In fact, Hawaii's DLNR may build more groins in Waikiki, accompanied by yet more sand replenishment projects. … [Read more...] about DLNR May Build More Groins in Waikiki
How Long Will Hawaii Take to Reach 70%?
A little over a week ago, Governor David Ige announced the criteria Hawaii had to meet to finally do away with the Safe Travels program. Since then, one question has been at the top of many peoples' minds - how long will Hawaii take to reach 70% vaccinated? … [Read more...] about How Long Will Hawaii Take to Reach 70%?
