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 jet airlines. Then the Hawaii Superferry revved its engines, adding ferry … [Read more...]
Tips for departing out of Honolulu (HNL) Airport
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 tips for departing out of Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Please use this terminal map of Honolulu International Airport to follow along. 1. If you are returning your car, follow the signs to the rental car return. If you are … [Read more...]
Volcano Viewing Etiquette
There is an etiquette to watching the spectacle of molten lava flowing into the ocean (as described in the post "New Vents in Kilauea Volcano Spout Fountains of Lava"). Here are my top five tips for good volcano viewing manners: Come prepared. Walking out to a recently hardened field of lava to watch another, active field of lava is about as rugged as terrain gets. No one … [Read more...]
How to Find the Best Seat on the Airplane
You've spent a wad of hard-earned cash on an airplane ticket. Now where to sit? Don't leave it to the airline to decide because chances are you'll end up in the middle of a row that doesn't recline. There are several resources to to use that can help you land the best seat available. There are two free web sites to visit for seat maps: seatguru.com and seatexpert.com. … [Read more...]