I posted a video of the pool at the Grand Wailea a bit back and it is the reigning champion of Hawaii hotel pools. The Hyatt runs a close second. It's more sprawling and more jungle like, with three…

This post is sponsored by Microsoft Mobile. You see the icon, you know I'm not at my desk. Microsoft Mobile lets you post on the go. Thanks, guys. Here's another pic from my recent trip to Kauai. I stayed…

And here's the after image. This is what the rooms will look like at the Princeville after all is said and done. They will also have LCDs in the bathrooms, which is much for my taste but whatever. At…

This post is underwritten by Microsoft, which took me this time to the Garden Isle of Kauai and the paradisical little town of Hanalei. Here's a treat for Hawaii hotel freaks -- a before and after series. Here's the…

I've always loved going to Poipu / Koloa on Kauai. There are a lot of condos and a smattering of big hotels and it felt a bit crowded but the place managed to retain its small town charm. The…

King Kamehameha I, who unified the Hawaiian Islands with an iron fist, failed not once but twice in his attempts to capture Kauai. That rebellious spirit lives on: By Hawaii standards, Kauai is still more than a bit untamed…

This property in the Wailua / Kapaa District is a beachfront bargain that was recently renovated. The region sometimes has sun problems -- as in, not enough of it -- but Kapaa is comparatively hopping these days with plenty of…

According to this story in Hawaii Business Magazine, SoCal developer Mike "Big Mike" Harrah is bringing the first boutique Harley Davidson themed hotel to the islands. Harray is also a stunt pilot who has flown choppers in a number of…

Offered by packager Pleasant Hawaiian, this one includes r/t airfare from Newark, daily breakfast and 6 nights stay at one of Hawaii's most iconic resorts. The Hyatt in Poipu is airy, sprawling, and has an amazing pool. Total runs $3600…

The view from the lobby at the Princeville Resort is perhaps one of the most iconic in Hawaii, with the broad crescent of Hanalei Bay unfurling and waterfall-flecked Mount Waialeale in the distance. The rooms, on the other hand, have,…

I am not sure who wrote the rulebook on vacation rental / B&B decor in Hawaii but they clearly had no taste. The vast majority of rentals and B&Bs are loaded with frilly junk, forlorn furniture, really lame artwork…

I'm generally opposed to semi-cheesy "slideshows" of a bunch of stills slapped together with some music patched over it. But this montage (some video, mostly still) really covers Poipu, Kauai very well, and, frankly, makes me want to go…

Since Captain Cook first landed at Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island, everyone has wanted a piece of Hawaii. The Brits, French, Russians and Americans dueled for it during the 19th century. The Missionary ruling elite figured out a way…

The pools at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa on Kauai are some of the best in the islands. They come in both fresh and saltwater varieties and cover a whopping 5 acres. They include multiple waterslides including a…

For the most part, Sunday morning's earthquake spared the Hilo and Puna districts of the Big Island. Still, we all felt the earth move. It moved a lot. It's still the topic of conversation, from Hilo to Pahoa, Kalapana to…

The Hanalei area of Kauai has four world-class beaches in Ke'e, Tunnels, Haena, and Hanalei Bay. Surfers, snorkelers, beach combers and every other type of beach lover can find their ultimate calling in Hanalei. The area also has the…

It's Honeymoon Helper time at Hawaiirama. Each week, we're going to try to save one and possibly a few more honeymoons with timely advice on Hawaii travel with regard to honeymoons. Truth be told, we only got one question…

Katherine Nichols is one of my favorite local writers. Due to the dearth of quality writing gigs in Hawaii, the local in-flights often get top-notch scribes and the quality of the pubs is quite high. In fact, often the in-flights…

Hawaii cruise includes oceanview room, 7 nights accomodations plus dining, and airfare from LAX or SFO. Add another $100 to $400 for airfare from other U.S. airports. A very cheap and fun way to see the islands.…

These are the two best properties on the sunny Poipu Coast. Both have phenomenal locations right on the water with good beaches right off the property. You can't really lose staying at either one. That said.... Food: Tidepools at…