Hawaii has been fortunate the past few years. Many tropical storms and hurricanes have come barreling towards the state, though none have hit directly. Despite this luck, the state hasn't escaped unscathed. Over the past month, we've seen very wet weather. This week especially, the weather has been especially bad. The hardest hit island, ironically, has been Maui. This … [Read more...] about September 2016 Maui Storm Damage
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Tasaka Guri Guri
I often write about newer places in Hawaii. We are, after all, a dynamic state undergoing much change. Often, what's new, pays homage to the past now days. And that's a good thing. Hawaii is such a unique and diverse place, it is important to honor our heritage, especially as it continues to quickly disappear. Luckily, though, some parts of our past continue to thrive (for … [Read more...] about Tasaka Guri Guri
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Now Available for Booking
Hyatt Centric Waikiki now available for booking with dates from March 15, 2017, and beyond. Originally slated to open during winter 2016, the property seems to have experienced a slight delay in opening. Technically March 15 is still winter, though just barely, and it isn't going to be 2016 anymore. ? No matter, the Hyatt Centric Waikiki looks like it's going to be a … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Now Available for Booking
Difference Between Travel Alerts and Warnings
The United States Department of State regularly issues notifications regarding travel to foreign countries. What these different notifications mean, however, isn't always so clear. It's important to know what these difference are, though. And to help, the fine folks over at lifehacker.com have created a quick guide to explain the difference between travel alerts and … [Read more...] about Difference Between Travel Alerts and Warnings
Excellent Airline Meal Guide
Airline food has always had a bad rap. Yeah, it isn't the best thing in the world, and jokes about airline food are getting really old. But, somehow I find myself always intrigued about what different airlines are serving. This is especially true for airlines I'm going to be flying. And while there are a number of sites out there dedicated to this topic, none have really … [Read more...] about Excellent Airline Meal Guide
Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations
Hawaiian Air pilots escalating negotiations is no surprise. A few moths ago Hawaiian Airlines pilots voted to offer a strike. The strike vote was overwhelming supported by Hawaiians 600 pilots. Of them, 99% voted in favor of a strike. And now, The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the labor union that represents Hawaiian's cockpit crews, has stated they will open a … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations