Hawaii really is “the most”
Hawaii is an archipelago of extremes and superlatives, if we are going with Merriam-Webster’s definition of “superlative”: denotes an extreme or unsurpassed level or extent. Yes, the beaches of the… Read More
Oahu’s popular visitor attractions: a couple of changes
As we barrel into Hawaii’s high-summer vacation season, we thought we’d point out some changes at a couple of Oahu’s popular visitor attractions. As Aloha Bruce noted on the… Read More
Hawaii Golf: a tale of two “munis”
A Hawaii golf adventure is a dream for many, and it’s one reason we occasionally write about Hawaii golf courses here on the HAT Blog. Another reason is that… Read More
Famous Waipio Valley on Hawaii Island closed to nonresidents
For the most recent Hawaii Vacation Podcast, Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher offered listeners some important information about “Big Island Pro’s and Con’s.” It got us here at the… Read More
HAT’s Aloha Bruce Fisher talks Hawaii visitor arrivals surge on Hawaii News Now
Hawaii Tourism officials released Hawaii visitor arrivals and spending numbers for February 2022, which indicate a near return to pre-pandemic levels. This was not unexpected, but it is remarkable: those… Read More
Flying to Hawaii: a resident’s observations
First, some facts about flying to Hawaii: I love to travel. I view air travel with the same loathing as anyone would fear a root-canal or an IRS audit. I’ve… Read More