The major airlines have raised airfares for the 7th time this year, so for those who keep asking whether they should wait to buy a ticket to Hawaii, the answer would seem to be a resounding no.  However, it is important to remember what is primarily responsible for this latest round of price increases…the higher […]

Well, I found another video and report that give the best description I have yet to find on the damage that Kailua-Kona suffered from the recent tsunami.  The media in general has down-played damages from the tsunami and the catastrophic events in Japan has overshadowed it as well, but for those who may be interested, […]

Honolulu is widely recognized as one of the most haunted cities in America and many consider the locals as some of the most superstitious people you will ever encounter, possibly with good reason.

I just came across this video of last week’s activity at the Kamoamoa fissure of Hawaii Volcanoe’s National Park. Here’s the link that will take you to the NVNP website and this video. You need  QuickTime to view it, but you can follow the QuickTime link here or download it at the HVNP site, as […]

While I don’t endorse doing what this guy did, we do get to benefit from the video he shot of the recent tsunami waves hitting Kailua-Kona.  Previously, I reported that there was extensive damage to hotels and businesses along Ali’i Drive, fronting the bay.
This video shows the water as it passes over the break wall […]

The following is an excerpt from a statement issued by Mayor Billy Kenoi of Hawaii County (the Big Island), regarding initial damage reports from the tsunami that hit Hawaii Friday morning following the massive 8.9 earthquake in Japan, last Thursday.
“County Police, Fire, Public Works and Environmental Management crews worked with State Highways, the American Red […]

After a world record 8.9 earthquake struck Japan, followed shortly by a devastating tsunami that caused billions of dollars in losses and what I’m sure will be 1000’s of  lives in Japan, Thursday evening (EST), Hawaii braced itself for the arrival of tsunami waves early this morning.  If you want to help, you can make […]

I just received word from Priceline that they will continue to offer American Airlines’ flights on their system.  You can earn your AAdvantage frequent flyer miles booking thru them, as well.
For those who have not noticed, American Airlines recently pulled their flight availability from Orbitz and Expedia.  So, when searching for flights on those two […]