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Hawaii sky

We’re Flying Through Tropical Storm Lala. And Then There’s The Sharks

August 14, 2026 5 Comments

We're flying from Kauai to Maui on Sunday as Tropical Storm Lala disrupts travel. Then...

Haena Beach Park Kauai

121 Maui Restaurant Picks And A $590,000 Fight Over What’s Fair

August 13, 2026 6 Comments

From deciding where to eat on Maui to weighing in on a $590,000 fine, a...

Alaska Airlines at Lihue Kauai

Kauai Visitors Want A Better Airport. Residents Draw The Line.

August 13, 2026 17 Comments

Kauai visitors want better TSA, baggage, restrooms and seating at Lihue Airport. Residents want those...

Sea Life Park Oahu

Roy Yamaguchi Takes On Hawaii’s Controversial Dolphin Park

August 12, 2026 5 Comments

Sea Life Park has new Native Hawaiian ownership, Roy Yamaguchi taking over food, and reviews...

Haleakala stargizing

Most Hawaii Visitors Will Sleep Through The Year’s Best Show

August 12, 2026 4 Comments

The Perseid meteor shower peaks over Hawaii this week with almost no moonlight. Here's when...

Mauna Kea Beach, Island of Hawaii

You’re Paying $1,000 A Night. Why Are You Still Shopping At Costco?

August 12, 2026 7 Comments

Hawaii travelers who pay $1,000 nightly or more for luxury resorts, stop at Costco before...

Iconic Hawaii beaches

The Moment They Knew Hawaii Wouldn’t Always Be Theirs

August 11, 2026 18 Comments

Longtime Hawaii visitors share when the assumption of "next time" finally changed.

Road to Hana

From Road To Hana To Waimea Canyon, What Hawaii Plans Next For Visitors

August 11, 2026 6 Comments

Hawaii is narrowing its visitor priorities, here's what could actually change, what probably won't, and...

Hanalei Bay Kauai

You Will Soon See More Of These On Hawaii Beaches

August 11, 2026 4 Comments

Hawaii is adding hundreds more yellow rescue tubes to its beaches, but most visitors still...

Hawaii Travel Tips

Insider's guide to making Hawaii travel work. The best beaches, activities, deals, and more.

Boarding at LIH

Boarding A Hawaii Flight Now Takes Longer. Here’s What Changed.

August 1, 2026 16 Comments

It's taking longer to board a Hawaii flight with more carry-on bags slowing the process...

Canoe House at Mauna Lani Big Island

From Alan Wong’s Kitchen To Top Chef Champion

July 6, 2026 No Comments

Alan Wong opened CanoeHouse in 1989. Now its executive chef, Rhoda Magbitang, has won Top...

Mauna Kea Beach, Island of Hawaii

Hawaii’s Best Beach In America Pick Has One Huge Problem

May 21, 2026 13 Comments

America's best beach for 2026 is near Beat of Hawaii headquarters. Joining Poipu are Wailea...

Hanauma Bay - Beat of Hawaii

Hawaii’s Most Managed Snorkel Spot Just Proved Drowning Risk Remains

April 27, 2026 17 Comments

Even with snorkeling reservations, capacity limits, a mandatory safety video, and lifeguards on duty, Hanauma...

Waikiki sunset

Your Hawaii Flight Exists To Sell You A Credit Card

April 17, 2026 10 Comments

Your Hawaii flight isn't what airlines care about most. The real money is in the...

Alaska Airlines at Lihue Kauai

Kauai Gets Hit Twice As More Hawaii Flights Suspended This Summer

April 6, 2026 18 Comments

Fewer Hawaii options are ahead as Alaska’s network discipline continues to take shape. This summer’s...

United Premium Economy

Premium Economy To Hawaii Can Still Leave You Burned

March 30, 2026 12 Comments

If you're considering paying extra for premium economy to Hawaii, you are probably trying to...

Hawaii flight seat back entertainment

Hawaii Travelers Were Right About Seatback Screens And Airlines Are Now Reversing Course

March 26, 2026 15 Comments

Airlines bet Hawaii travelers would accept losing seatback screens, and travelers pushed back anyway. Now...

Lihue Airport Construction © Beat of Hawaii

Lihue Airport Changes Start Today, Go Through 2026

February 18, 2026 5 Comments

Landing on Kauai soon? Lihue Airport has shifted all pickups to one side of the...

Hawaii Culture & Events

Hawaii’s rich culture and history and intriguing current events that shape our islands.

Queen Theater Kaimuki Honolulu

On This Kaimuki Block, Everything Thrives But The Queen

July 21, 2026 4 Comments

The last historic theater of its kind in Hawaii is completely out of view after...

Canoe House at Mauna Lani Big Island

From Alan Wong’s Kitchen To Top Chef Champion

July 6, 2026 No Comments

Alan Wong opened CanoeHouse in 1989. Now its executive chef, Rhoda Magbitang, has won Top...

Lei Day Hawaii

The Lei Day Tradition Hawaii Hasn’t Sold Yet

May 1, 2026 4 Comments

Lei Day in Hawaii turns 98 on Friday. In a state where almost everything comes...

Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo

Hawaii Keeps Adding Fees And Rules. This Park Is Still Free.

March 8, 2026 5 Comments

At a time when Hawaii keeps adding fees and rules, we found a free park...

E Kanikapila Kākou on Kauai

The Hawaiian Music Nights Visitors Keep Missing While Booking Luaus

February 8, 2026 5 Comments

Two long running Hawaiian music series return on Maui and Kauai, offering visitors rare access...

British Museum London

Why Hawaii Just Took Center Stage 7,500 Miles Away

January 21, 2026 5 Comments

Something unexpected is happening for Hawaii right now, and it's not in Honolulu. Hawaii just...

O'Kims in Chinatown Honolulu

Get Here Fast: James Beard Honolulu Restaurants Won’t Stay the Same

February 5, 2025 10 Comments

Honolulu’s dining scene is making waves with these standout James Beard semifinalists. Get ready for...

Is Waikiki’s New Cirque Du Soleil Show ‘Auana Worth The Splurge?

December 17, 2024 16 Comments

Waikiki just got a new headliner 'Auana-- Cirque du Soleil’s Hawaii debut, but is it...

Caught the Hawaii itch?

Caught the Hawaii Itch?

December 5, 2024 20 Comments

Is this a phenomenon completely unique to Hawaii? If you’ve felt it, you know exactly....

Jeff's Picks

Sharing our favorite experiences with you. If Jeff is pleased, you may be too.

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 25 Comments

One of the best seafood restaurants and places to eat in Honolulu, is also a...

KCC Farmers Market Honolulu Must Do

Unique KCC Farmers Market | A Honolulu Must Do

September 16, 2023 6 Comments

The KCC Farmers Market, not far from Waikiki is a hands-down top pick Honolulu activity....

Is Waikiki’s New Cirque Du Soleil Show ‘Auana Worth The Splurge?

December 17, 2024 16 Comments

Waikiki just got a new headliner 'Auana-- Cirque du Soleil’s Hawaii debut, but is it...

2024 Hanauma Bay Review: Revisiting Iconic Hawaii Nature Preserve

March 25, 2024 20 Comments

Visiting Hanauma Bay is a very different experience than in years gone by. We stopped...

Manoa Heritage Center

Manoa Heritage Center and Heiau are Surprising Finds in Honolulu

July 21, 2022 2 Comments

Historic Honolulu Tudor home meets 1,000-year-old heiau. Read about these fascinating bedfellows.

Leonard’s Bakery and its Malasadas Made History in Hawaii

September 5, 2023 35 Comments

Fully recovered from last year's problems. How malasadas were introduced in the 1950's at the...

nsider’s Review: Prince Waikiki Hotel Surprises With Comfort, Value

Insider’s Review: Prince Waikiki Hotel Surprises With Comfort, Value

May 8, 2024 5 Comments

Perched at the edge of Ala Wai Harbor, Prince Waikiki Hotel stakes its claim in...

Aloha On The Endangered List. Hawaii Gone Wrong.

Codifying Aloha? How ‘Shaka Law’ Impacts Hawaii Tourism And Culture

May 13, 2024 30 Comments

Why Hawaii needs this now. Looking at the Shaka law that closely follows the Maui...

Turtle Independence Day at Mauna Lani

Threatened Green Sea Turtles Set Free at Mauna Lani

July 5, 2023 4 Comments

After following this for 15 years, we finally went to the Big Island to take...

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Hawaii sky

We’re Flying Through Tropical Storm Lala. And Then There’s The Sharks

August 14, 2026 5 Comments

We’re flying from Kauai to Maui on Sunday as Tropical Storm Lala…

Haena Beach Park Kauai

121 Maui Restaurant Picks And A $590,000 Fight Over What’s Fair

August 13, 2026 6 Comments

From deciding where to eat on Maui to weighing in on a…

Alaska Airlines at Lihue Kauai

Kauai Visitors Want A Better Airport. Residents Draw The Line.

August 13, 2026 17 Comments

Kauai visitors want better TSA, baggage, restrooms and seating at Lihue Airport….

Sea Life Park Oahu

Roy Yamaguchi Takes On Hawaii’s Controversial Dolphin Park

August 12, 2026 5 Comments

Sea Life Park has new Native Hawaiian ownership, Roy Yamaguchi taking over…

Haleakala stargizing

Most Hawaii Visitors Will Sleep Through The Year’s Best Show

August 12, 2026 4 Comments

The Perseid meteor shower peaks over Hawaii this week with almost no…

Mauna Kea Beach, Island of Hawaii

You’re Paying $1,000 A Night. Why Are You Still Shopping At Costco?

August 12, 2026 7 Comments

Hawaii travelers who pay $1,000 nightly or more for luxury resorts, stop…