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This is the best hotel pool in Hawaii and among the best in the world. It's almost a water park. Kids force their parents to spend exorbitant sums to stay at this hotel primarily to have easy access to…

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…

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After my post earlier this week, these nice folks dropped me a line to say, hey, come stay on the Friendly Isle -- we got your back. Not endorsing this service but good to know. One question to ask them,…

After losing money for several decades, the Molokai Ranch announced it would close, laying off 120 workers and effectively boosting the Friendly Isle's unemployment rate to 12%. The Ranch was one of the largest employers on the island. It also…

My friend (and Hawaiirama blogger) Bruce does a nifty podcast on how to get cheap Hawaii hotels. Surprisingly, there are a decent number of totally decent cheap hotels for this price. And if you want to dip into condos, then…

The good travel agents over at Travel Hawaii have done some homework on what guests pay to park at different hotels in Waikiki. It's a definite eye-opener. Rates range from free at the ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower to $25 per…

Aloha, Bruce here form Hawaii Aloha Travel, I am a local based travel agent who specializes in helping people plan Hawaii Vacations. I contribute reviews to Hawaiirama and also have my own blog, podcast and vodcast with lots of information…

Bruce blogging over at Hawaii-Aloha.com has a great video review of the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki. He's all over this puppy and Bruce makes this visits unannounced so there's no way to paper over any problems. This hotel is…