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I’ve been flying drones for only seven months now and am learning new things all the time, especially regarding regulations. And while Federal regulations are clear, State ones aren’t always so clear. So let’s go over drone flying in Hawaii. Federal Regulations The Federal Regulations surrounding drone use are a bit confusing. I had to […]
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The new Marriott Rewards program came together last month. And now, we finally know how most things have played out. So lates take a look at the new Marriott Rewards in Hawaii, and what it could mean for your next visit to the islands. The transition to the new Marriott Rewards hasn’t exactly been smooth. […]
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Last week Friday I reported on the confirmed sale of the St. Regis Princeville. However, a reader left a comment with additional information. And thanks to this info, we now know that the St Regis Princeville is leaving Marriott. I also have an update on the Marriott Hawaii strike. St Regis Princeville is Leaving Marriott […]
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At the end of July, I reported on the supposed sale of the St. Regis Princeville. However, at the time, neither of the parties involved would confirm the sale. But, now Starwood Capital confirmed as buyer of the St Regis Princeville. A few months ago, when this story first came out, a lot of noise […]
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The wait is finally over. Hurricane Lane impacts Hawaii as it makes its way past the islands. Update As of 11:00 pm HST last night, Hurricane Lane was making its way past the Big Island of Hawaii. Now a Category 3 storm, it’s outer bands brought heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surges to the […]
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Following a court ruling last month, the Coco Palms project is back on track. And, hopefully, this will be the last big delay the highly anticipated project experiences. Also on the Garden Isle, confusion abounds at the St. Regis Princeville. What the heck is going on?! Coco Palms Project Back on Track While the Hyatt […]
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The St. Regis Princeville is being sold by its current owners. And, under its new owners, the luxurious Kauai property will receive upgrades and a new brand. On Thursday, the Pacific Business News reported that Starwood Capital has agreed to purchase St. Regis Princeville Resort and the Makai Golf Club on Kauai for $225 million. […]
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The new Marriott Rewards award chart is finally here! And the changes aren’t too bad. But how do they impact Hawaii specifically? Let’s take a look. Ever since Marriott revealed its new award chart back in April, Marriott Rewards and SPG members nervously awaited the information they didn’t provide at the time: how properties would […]
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You should always pack a pen when traveling to Hawaii. Specifically, the pen should be in your carry-on for use in-flight. If you’ve never traveled to Hawaii before, here’s a REALLY useful tip. You’ll need a pen during your flight to the islands. And it doesn’t matter where your flight (or cruise) originates from. Everyone […]
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Southwest confirms intra-Hawaii service! Oh, and during the same announcement yesterday, executives revealed their initial West Coast gateway cities. Last year Southwest Airlines made the announcement everyone was waiting for: Hawaii service. But few details were given at the time, saying more information would be forthcoming. And to say that the Airline is in no […]
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Attention! Southwest announces initial Hawaii destinations! But, this information shouldn’t really be a surprise and is still leaves many questions unanswered. Southwest Airlines’ new Hawaii service has got to be the most hotly anticipated new routes in recent memory. Since the Airline made its initial announcement late last year, there’s been a ton of speculation […]
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If you’re heading to Hawaii anytime soon, you’ll want to double check your plans. That’s because, over the weekend, torrential rains devastated Kauai and parts of Oahu. The past few years have brought strange weather patterns to Hawaii. And though we’ve largely dodged hurricanes, we’ve been experiencing more and more, quick, devastating storms. The outcome […]
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Post-Island Air intra-Hawaii travel is going to be an interesting experience. Though Hawaiian Air no longer has a similar competitor, it isn’t the only inter-island airline left. With the closure of Hawaii’s Island Air, travelers are entering an unprecedented era of inter-island travel. While it’s true that there has not been another mainline competitor since […]
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Recently USA Today ran a story on free tourist attractions in each state. And they proclaimed that the best free tourist attraction in Hawaii is the beach. Really? Who doesn’t love saving money when they travel? And a great way to do that is to find interesting free things to do. So from time-to-time, a […]
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Read MoreSouthwest Airlines has finally told us the worst kept secret. They’ll begin flying to Hawaii. We’re a bit thin on details so far, but here’s what we know.
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The Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach rebrand will convert the limited service hotel to a full-service one. Pacific Business News reports that the Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach is about to undergo some significant changes. The property’s current owners, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts will begin renovations in 2018. And once those renovations are complete the property will […]
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Make your next Hawaii vacation (or staycation) more rewarding with the Marriott Rewards Hawaii stay bonus. Marriott Rewards Hawaii Stay Bonus Now through December 13, 2017, Marriott Rewards members may earn up to 10,000 bonus points per stay when you stay five nights or more at select Hawaii properties. To qualify, you’ll need to book […]
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Over a year ago, I reported that Kauai’s legendary Coco Palms Resort would reopen as a Hyatt. And at that time, demolition was about to commence. But since then, there hasn’t been much news on the resort. So finally, here’s Coco Palms Resort update 2. The Good News Even though a lot of time has […]
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The Great American Eclipse is just five days away! But did you know that the eclipse will be visible in Hawaii too? In six days the Great American Eclipse will captivate the nation. And while total solar eclipses happen about once every 18 months, they rarely occur over land. But next week, one will occur over […]
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The Travel & Leisure 2017 100 Best Hotels in the World list is out. And in it, there’s only one Hawaii hotel, meaning it is the best Hawaii hotel 2017. Every year Travel & Leisure magazine conducts a number of surveys. And one of these surveys is always about hotels. From this survey they then product […]
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