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Ongoing Hawai’i Travel Woes: How Owners Can Keep Rooms Rented & Travelers Can Find a Deal

A topic we’ve covered a few times before on our blog is the state of the rental market economy both in Hawai’i broadly, and on our little island of Kaua’i more specifically. Not only is it important for measuring our own successes at navigating…
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Mail on Kaua’i: How to Ship That One Thing You Forgot to Your Condo

It’s happened to us all at some point: you pack for your vacation, maybe a few days ahead of time like a responsible traveler, and think you’ve grabbed all your essentials, only to discover you forgot your prescription meds, or your baby’s…
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Hawai’i’s Ongoing Tourism Woes: July 2025 Statistics Continue to Trend Down

When most people picture a Hawaiian vacation they’re imagining warm, golden sand beaches, sparkling aquamarine waters, friendly locals, and a hefty price tag. The cost associated with visiting Hawai’i means that for many, a trip to the islands…
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Summertime Activities on Kaua’i

Trail Rides, Tubing, and Everything In Between! Even though August is fast approaching, summer is still in full swing on the island! And while beach days followed by shave ice are a vacation classic, there are plenty more outdoor activities…
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Kaua’i 4th of July Celebrations

The 4th of July is pretty much the quintessential summer holiday. Everyone heads to their nearest beach, throws some burgers and ‘dogs on the grill, and spends the day soaking up the summer sun before ending the night with a good fireworks…
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Spilling the Beans on Kaua’i’s Best Coffee Shops & Cafes

Like most working adults, unless we start our mornings with a delicious dose of caffeine, the rest of the day is a wash. And while it’s certainly cheaper to brew your own coffee at home and try and doctor it up yourself, it’s way less fun,…

Prince Kūhiō Day: Honoring Hawai’i’s Last Royal

March 26 marks the celebration of one of Hawai’i’s most important figures: Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole. Born into a family of Kaua’i Ali’i (royalty), and adopted into the Kalākaua Dynasty, Prince Kūhiō was an important…
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How the Airbnb Rating System Works: 5-Stars or Bust

For vacation rental companies around the globe, Airbnb has become an integral part of how we do business. Airbnb is just one of numerous vacation rental platforms like Vrbo and Booking.com, yet somehow the name “Airbnb” has become synonymous…