Mosquitoes in Hawaii? Yes, all of the Hawaiian islands have mosquitoes. They were most likely introduced from bilge water carried in whaling ships in the early 19th century. Aedes aegypti is one of the most common species noted by black and white spots. It is very invasive and found on all the … [Read More...]
Hawaii Stories
Carry-On Toiletry Bag for Airplane that Passes TSA
Breeze through TSA airport security with these tips from an elite frequent flier on how to effectively pack your carry-on toiletry bag. I always have a carry-on toiletry bag and never get stopped or lose my toiletries. Please use the tips in this article to pack a better carry-on toiletry … [Read More...]
Is there Zika in Hawaii?
Mosquitoes in Hawaii Aedes aegypti is one of Hawaii's most common mosquito species noted by black and white spots. It is very invasive and found on all islands. It can spread several diseases, including Zika virus, yellow fever virus, and dengue virus. So far only dengue has been reported in … [Read More...]
Connecting through Honolulu airport and other Hawaiʻi airports
This series of articles on Hawaii's airports covers nearly all you need to know about flying to and between the Hawaiian islands. If I've missed something you'd like covered, please post your comment. (Note to readers: Please click on each article to read the details.) Connecting in Honolulu … [Read More...]
Non-stop flights to Hawaii
This series of articles on Hawaii's airports covers nearly all you need to know about flying to and between the Hawaiian islands. This post covers non-stop flights to and from Hawaii. Please note that this is by no means a comprehensive list. The airline industry is constantly changing their … [Read More...]
Sunscreen Reviews Under the Hawaii Sunscreen Ban
The best sunscreen is changing. The Hawaii sunscreen ban passed in the legislature in 2018 eliminates two sunscreen ingredients known to harm marine life: oxybenzone and octinoxate. This law goes into effect in January 2021. This gives makers of popular sunscreens, such as Banana Boat and … [Read More...]
Travel Between Hawaiian Islands Update
What is the best way to travel inter-island? What is best depends on what you prefer. Here's a run down of what services are available and the pros and cons of each option. Island hopping has changed over the past few years. Aloha and Go! went out of business, leaving two fewer … [Read More...]
Live streaming video footage of the 2018 Kilauea eruption
This footage streams live from Honolulu Civil Beat's webcam located in lower Puna on Hawaii island. … [Read More...]
Big Centipedes in Hawaii
This centipede was recently on my deck at home in Maui. I measured it at five inches long and one inch wide. This is why is why you never leave clothes on the floor and always check your shoes before putting you feet inside. This sting packs a punch like a large hypodermic needle. Judging the size … [Read More...]
How to beat jet lag
I have just flown from San Diego to Heathrow, and I am NOT jet lagged. How did I do it? I've been refining my strategy over many years, trying tips and tricks from other elite travelers, bloggers and sleep researchers. What you can expect from this article If you follow all of the steps to … [Read More...]
Bad Landords: You Pay, They Prey
Relationships between landlords and tenants are naturally tense: tenants buy the use of someone else's home for a fixed period of time, and it's all fine and good until something breaks or gets damaged. Tenants want quick repairs and a stable, safe place to live. Landlords want to minimize costs, … [Read More...]
Hawaii Travel
How to Choose Carry-On Luggage that Will Pass Airline Inspection
First, the Rules (Updated 2018) Each airline publishes size limitations and often change these to force passengers to … [Read More...]
Maui vacation advice: snorkeling, hiking, cheap places to stay
We are coming to Maui in a few weeks for 4 days. What is your advice on places to visit and stay, as well as websites to … [Read More...]
Vaccines for travel to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo and the Amazon
I was lucky enough to travel recently for the first time to Brazil and the Amazon. After negotiating the complex travel … [Read More...]
Kolea Luxury Condos in Waikoloa, Hawaii
We rented a luxury condo in Waikoloa, on the Big Island of Hawaii, for a week. It's in the Kolea subdivision. Kolea is … [Read More...]
Eating in Hawaii
Best Places to Eat in Honolulu
What are the best places to eat in Honolulu? Lucky you, Honolulu is such a fun food town with multiple ethnic influences melting into one tasty bowl. Here is a list of my favorite … [Read More...]
Chef Peter Merriman’s picks for handmade Hawaiian treats
Looking for unique gift ideas? Here are some lost-cost "locavore" treats made locally on Maui. Most are available for about $10-$20. Chef Peter Merriman's picks for handmade … [Read More...]