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that I was watching MTV Ridiculousness and the host and co-hosts were discussing car rental insurance which led to to think about trip insurance. The host was adamant that the insurance wasn’t necessary. He believed the insurance was a means for the car vendor to get more money for the same rental. The co-host thought the host was being ridiculous. The co-host believed that the expense was minimal relative to...

Travel + Leisure Magazine Honolulu Ranked #5 in U.S. Cities Honolulu ranked #5 in top 15 cities in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure Magazine.  Travel + Leisure Magazine is a top world travel media brand.  The magazine’s mission is to inform and inspire passionate travelers. The magazine covers cities, tried-and-true destinations, beaches, mountains and valleys, national parks and outdoor adventures.  In addition, the magazine covers fine-dining experiences and secret...

Why Spring Is The Best Time of Year to Visit Hawaii Spring is undoubtedly the best times of year to visit Hawaii.  Fragrant white pikake and colorful yellow hibiscus flowers take bloom.  To add to natures ambiance is the extra daylight we enjoy in spring.  Additionally, while most of the rest of the nation adjusts their clocks for daylight savings time, we just take the day in stride and lounge...

Christmas in Hawaii was inspired by past blog posts from Megan Shute. Megan is a professional write who resides on Oahu. She compiled photographs from social media that supports Oahu’s local attractions and features Christmas time in Hawaii. Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s officially the Christmas season. When you think of a traditional holiday season, the Hawaiian Islands are probably the last place to cross your mind....

Waikiki Budget Accommodations We have hosted thousands of guests visiting Waikiki on a budget.  Our guests value our hospitality, quality and reliability.  From young to retirees, our guests come from a range of cultures and places seeking a budget stay in world famous Waikiki. When you spend a lot of money on travel, you tends to isolate yourself.  Imagine that you are staying at really exclusive resort with a pool,...

Oahu Vacationers Useful Links You have options while visiting and below are some useful links for Oahu vacationers. Current Weather Conditions Honolulu International Airport Honolulu Bus Information Public Announcements & Events Shuttles & Tours Oahu Hiking Trails National Park Services Phone Numbers The area code for the state of Hawaii is (808). Oahu Visitors Bureau: (808) 524-0722 Marriage License and Civil Unions: (808) 586-4545 Honolulu International Airport Visitor Information: (808) 836-6413 Camping Permits: (808)...

General travel safety and security tips are a key to an enjoyable travel experience. Due to heightened airline security measures and changing FAA policies and procedures, it is imperative you are as prepared as possible for your trip. A significant increase in travel is expected over the summer at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead if they will be making trips through these...

Hawaii’s Climate – Year Round Comfort Ever wonder why some people consider Hawaii a tropical paradise. Well our climate certainly is a contributing factor. Below you can learn more about why we can get away with wearing “baggies” (swim trunks) and “slippers” (flip-flops) for most of the 365 days in a year. The ocean surrounding the Hawaiian Islands supplies plenty of moisture and acts as a giant thermostat, moderating the...

Experience Hawaii’s Cuisine To experience Hawaii’s cuisine is to experience Hawaii’s culture. People from different countries, cultures, and religions fill our world. However, one universal bridge ties us all together. The universal bridges is food.  Food fills bellies and imparts a feeling of nourishment upon us all.  Furthermore, food crosses language barriers and opens hearts. Local Grinds The cuisine of Hawaii is also referred to as local grinds. Our local...

The Aloha Spirit Hawaii’s unique charm comes from the Aloha Spirit. Aloha means the spirit of love, and is commonly used as hello and goodbye. However, Aloha also means compassion, kindness and giving. But the Aloha Spirit encompasses more than Aloha as it embodies Hawaiian values: malama: to care for ‘ohana: family ho’okipa: hospitality ‘olu’olu: graciousness kokua: helpfulness lokahi: unity and harmony kupono: honesty and fairness In summary, the Hawaiian...