I've been to Oahu less than 200 times in my life, but possibly more than 150 (I lost count years ago), at all times of the year. Over the first 20-some years, I recall two trips with unpleasant weather - one where it was about 90F and the trades were dead - stifling as it ever gets on the island. The other was so windy, you couldn't relax by the water, or even the hotel pool. Over my last two trips this year alone, one had still air and notable humidity and the other was too windy to walk outside comfortably. In fact, I had to put the shopping bag under my arm on the way back from Ala Moana to ..read more

X - Formerly Twitter This is the White Lotus hotel from season 1 of the HBO series. I thought Wailea hotels were able to command very high prices and get enough occupancy at those sky-high prices? There were some articles coming out of the pandemic that many hotels were raising prices, a trend from before the pandemic, knowing that they'd have lower occupancy but they didn't want to reduce prices to entice visitors. Another practice was not re-hiring all of the housekeeping and other staff. Some hotels, maybe not the real high-end resorts, were using the pandemic as an excuse not to provi ..read more

PHX TO OGG VIA Airbus a321 neo Please share with me the seating pains on this flight. I am female 6'5 and have mce seat 27 e. Is this o.k.? Is there a more comfortbale one that wont freeze me out ..read more

Hello, I have my conditional approval for Global Entry but need the in person interview. I would like to do it when our plane lands from Japan tomorrow. Can someone tell me exactly where to go? I tried to do this in NYC and the airport staff directed me out of the customs area and then of course I could not do my interview and I was really bummed. I would appreciate the help on what to do once I get off the plane so I don't mess it up this time please! Thanks! Kathy ..read more

Just booked a $52 inter-island round trip on Hawaiian Airlines for late May; also seeing similar on Southwest. It looks like there is a fare sale going on ..read more

Will be with my family on Oahu in a week. Wondering what are some nice scenic hikes we can do while there. Easy to moderate ok, we are all over age 11 so can do some walking. 1-5 miles certainly doable for us. Thx ..read more

FYI as of today 1/15/2024. Flights being turned around, or diverted ..read more

We are considering staying at the Prince for six nights. Goal of the vacation is to lie around and relax. We have seen Hawaii multiple times and aren't too interested in sightseeing, just go to the beach, lie by the pool, go out for dinner, etc. The Prince looks nice but it seems to be an awkward location as far as walking to the beach, restaurants etc. Obviously a quick Uber ride to anywhere in Waikiki but it is nice to go out and walk to places nearby. If anyone who has stayed here can comment it would be appreciated ..read more

Figuring out next year's flights, and I have the option of either flying on a UA 757-300 in First to SFO or an AA A321neo in First from Kona to LAX. I'm usually on A321neos for my flights to Hawaii, but haven't been on a 757 in decades. I'm thinking that the more comfortable flight is going to be on that newer A321neo, right? Or am I making a poor assumption? Keep in mind that it is impossible for me to sleep on a plane so I'll be spending the entire flight watching movies, if it helps. No lie flats on either metal, which would have made this decision easier. I should also note that comfort ..read more

I am looking at the following layover - AA119 from DFW arriving at 345pm connecting to WN3756 at 445pm. Is this a doable connection with carry on only on separate tickets? Is the connection completely airside? This looks like the last flight out so the alternative would be to overnight in Maui and go the following morning. Thanks ..read more