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Maui Condo Visitors Face More Restaurant Meals And Bigger Bills
Maui condo kitchens have helped families avoid expensive restaurant dinners for decades. With dozens of familiar complexes facing uncertain futures, that advantage is now at risk.
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Will 100+ Million Tune In For Hidden Hawaii? The $584K Question.
Peter Greenberg once said his shows took no government money. His new Hawaii series raises questions about its funding and enormous audience projection.
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Hawaiian Eliminates Two Leadership Jobs Key To Passenger Experience
Two dedicated Honolulu leaders were appointed last year to oversee Hawaiian's operations and guest experience. Now both jobs are being eliminated.
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Waikiki Beachfront Hotels: Where The Sand Is And Isn’t.
We photographed waves crashing against a Waikiki resort seawall where guests might expect sand. How important is sand to your oceanfront hotel choice?
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Kauai’s Latest Air Tour Crash Wasn’t A Helicopter
All five survived the Kauai sightseeing plane crash operated by Air Ventures Hawaii. But is an airplane tour really safer than a helicopter?
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Hawaii Has Far Fewer Visitors. But It’s Not What You Think.
Fewer visitors should mean more room and better bargains. But Waikiki, Maui, and Kauai are telling three very different stories.
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Kaanapali Beach: Pristine At One Resort, Nearly Gone At Another
We returned to Kaanapali and found a coastline we barely recognized in places. Another storm changed the picture again after we left.
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Hawaii Wants $200 Million More. Visitors Finally Get A Say.
Visitors are footing the bill for Hawaii's Green Fee. Now, the state is asking the public how to spend the next $200 million, and visitors have a way to weigh in on what needs fixing before Sunday's deadline.
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Hawaii Could Change Its Clocks After All. Congress Opened The Door.
A January sunrise at 8:18 a.m. and sunset after 7 p.m. could become possible on Kauai. A House-passed bill raises new questions about how Hawaii visitors might experience their vacation days.
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Maui Dethroned Paris For Romance. Then The Hotel Bill Arrived.
Maui beat Paris as the world's most romantic destination. But today's hotel rates, resort fees, and vacation costs raise a very different question for couples.
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Hawaii Airfares Keep Changing. Are Your Searches To Blame?
We tested the same Hawaii flight across three booking websites. The results, along with new industry research, reveal why the price you first see isn't always the trip you thought you were buying.
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Alaska Expands Pacific Network, Bypassing Hawaii Again
Alaska is taking its 737s to Tokyo and sending Hawaiian's widebodies to Seattle, leaving Honolulu's role in the expanding Pacific network increasingly uncertain.
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Cheap Hawaii Flights: $700 Spent, Not One Point Earned
A $700 interisland booking for two with zero points shows how much cheap Hawaii airfares have changed. Seats, bags, and flexibility can now add substantially to the cost.
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Hawaiian’s New Honolulu Lounge: Who Actually Gets In?
Construction has started on Hawaiian's Mauka Concourse lounge, but its 200-seat capacity leaves major questions about entry.
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Hawaii Residents Still Want Visitors. They’re Tired Of Being Left Out.
Visitors may wonder whether they're welcome in Hawaii. Our firsthand Kauai reporting and a new statewide survey reveal what's driving residents' frustration.
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Waimea Canyon And Kalalau Trail Reopen: Where Kauai Visitors Can And Cannot Go
Haena's coastal hikes are back, and Waimea Canyon's spectacular views are accessible again. But significant closures remain. Here's what visitors can expect before heading out.
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Your Kauai Rental Car Could Be Caught By Police Cameras
Visitors driving through Lihue or Hanalei may now find their rental cars recorded by automated police cameras. While intended to assist investigations, the technology introduces unseen surveillance to an otherwise ordinary Kauai vacation.
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Hawaii Airfares Are In Big Trouble In 2027
A year of unpredictable Hawaii airfare bargains is giving way to fewer seats and stronger airline pricing. Alaska's latest numbers reveal what's changing for 2027 travelers.