Waikiki Street Performer Ban?

Council votes to ban Waikiki street performers - it's not a done deal yet because the mayor still has to sign it into law, and the ACLU may block it before then, but it may happen. The reasoning is because street performers cause blocked sidewalks which are then a safety hazard as people can't get around and have to step in the street.

Personally, I think it would be very unfortunate if Waikiki lost its street performers ... but then I don't have to live there.

Kauai's Islander on the Beach Renovations Finished

This article outlines the results of the 10 million Resortquest just spent "restoring a traditional Hawaiian sense of place" to the Kauai Islander on the beach. Every room, plus the pool have undergone renovations - they even got a new address. Now throught the 22nd, the hotel is offering enticing lower rates.

New Big Island Vacation Packages Page

I have put up a Big Island Vacation Packages page here. My plan is to keep an eye on the Big Island packages available at the major package suppliers and then list and comment on them to help you decide. Currently some Kohala Coast Packages with comments up.

New Kona Condos Info

I've just created a new Casa De Emdeko Page and added a bit to my Casa De Emdeko Review and Trip Report page. Great pictures at the first link. Casa De Emdeko is one of dozens of Kona Condos right on the ocean in Morth Kailua-Kona.

New: Waikiki Sunsets

New article up - short one with three beautiful pictures of Waikiki Sunsets. As always, if you have any Hawaii Vacation questions, leave me a comment here or ask in my forum or drop me an email. I love answering travel-type waikiki or hawaii questions for my surfers. Lisa

add: I have just put up another article here on Waikiki Sights and Attractions at Night

New Kona Beaches pictures and Kona Historical Site

I'm hard at work again - now I have pictures and information up on Beaches in Kailua Kona and Ahuena Heiau. A heiau is an ancient Hawaiian temple or place of worship and sanctity. This one is located right in downtown Kailua-Kona. An interesting and authentic side trip.