Free resource addresses confusion over changing access rules, vacation rental restrictions, and managed-entry programs ...

Several countries have long range missiles, but the DOD claims the ones from China could reach Hawaii. Here's what you need ...

For Hawaii residents, the Hickam Thrift Shop offers practical relief from the infamous “paradise tax”—that unavoidable premium on virtually everything due to mid-Pacific shipping costs. Why pay ...

In Kula on Maui, Okoa Farms is new to agritourism. Owner Ryan Earehart recently opened a portion of his 46-acre upcountry ...

Your next visit to the Aloha State may be a tiny bit pricier. Hawaii just raised the price of its tourism tax from 10.25 percent to 11 percent on January 1, with each county able to tack on an ...

Mark Twain once called Hawai‘i “the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.” Hawai‘i is a destination like none other, with unique culture and some of the world’s most famous views ...

A federal appeals court blocked Hawaii's new tax on cruises and other travel accommodations just one day before it was meant to go into effect at the start of 2026. On Dec. 31, the Ninth Appellate ...

State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole (D, Kaneohe-Kailua) last week condemned a newly announced expansion of federal travel bans that will add 20 countries — including Tonga — to a list of nations facing new ...

Hawaii is one of the most visited destinations in the world, with nearly 10 million tourists each year, and the winter (along with summer) ranks among the best time to vacation here in large part ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The holiday getaway is on – and the airports are feeling it. State transportation officials say airports are significantly busier this season, with airlines ramping up service in ...

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. Here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out. NPR staff traveled a lot this year. Sometimes it was for work, and sometimes it was just for ...

Welcome to Jet Set, a recurring feature in which we highlight our favorite accessories and travel essentials perfect for any kind of trip. As we enter December, temperatures are steadily dropping for ...