Beachfront Resorts in Honolulu: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Pink Palace of the Pacific

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, is a five-star luxury resort occupying a privileged spot at the epicenter of Waikiki Beach. The 528-key hotel has two wings: the landmark Historic Wing and the more contemporary annex, Mailani Tower. There are four food and beverage outlets, recreational facilities, and direct access to Waikiki’s golden …

Hawaii: Happy Kamehameha Day!

Kamehameha Day falls on 11 June. It is a public holiday in Hawai'i, the 50th state of the United States. Kamehamaha Day honours King Kamehameha the Great, the Hawaiian monarch that unified the islands of Hawai'i, creating the Kingdom of Hawai'i.

American Collegiate Football Comes to Sydney!

American football: University of California Golden Bears will play University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in Sydney Australia in the first American Collegiate Football game to be played by the rival schools outside the United States.

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Lie-Flat Seating in Premier Class

Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery on its first Airbus A330 aircraft with fully lie-flat seating in its premium class cabin.The 18 lie-flat seats fold into 180-degree beds that are 20.5 inches wide by 76 inches long.

United States: If It’s Memorial Day, Summer Must Be Just Around the Corner!

Established to honour America's war dead, Memorial Day has evolved into more than a remembrance of the country's war dead. It is thought of as the beginning of summer

Aviation: Hawaiian Airlines Spreads Its Wings to More Japanese Cities

Business News Sendai, Japan, is the latest travel destination in the growing Asian-Pacific route network of Hawaiian Airlines, which maintains a hub in Honolulu, Hawaii, the state capital of the island state. Hawaii is an important travel destination for Japanese tourists. "This flight will provide visitors from Northern Japan with greater access to the Hawaiian …

Aviation: Hawaiian Airlines Says, ‘Goodbye, Manila! Hello, Beijing!’

Business Following five years of disappointing payloads, Hawaiian Airlines has decided to end flights linking Honolulu, Hawaii, with Manila, capital of the Philippines. The last flight will depart from Manila International Airport on 1 August 2013. Click on the following link for Hawaii travel ideas: Hawaii Destination Guide Greater China's Gain? But the Philippines' loss …

Aviation: Hawaiian to Launch First Nonstop Flight to US East Coast

Hawaiian Airlines will launch non stop flights linking Honolulu with New York in summer 2012, the first regularly scheduled serving linking Hawaii with US East Coast

Hawai’i: Top 10 Things to Do for Free (or Nearly Free) in Kaua’i

The Hawaiian Island of Kauai has many things for tourists to do that are free or almost free. History. Culture. Royalty. Ecotourism.

California Here I Come!

After a wonderful summer in Hawaii, the Accidental Travel Writer heads home, with the strains of California, Here I Come ringing in his ears. When all is said and done, there's no place like home.