Travel Tips

Off-season travel to Hawaii is when prices on hotels, flights and packages are lower. But what other factors should you take into consideration? We’ve compiled information that should help you determine the best time to travel to Hawaii. With the season just around the corner, the time to plan is now. What Season is the Best Time to Travel to Hawaii? Seeing the snow outside, but still shivering inside? You might be thinking of getting away from it all. But […]

A New Way to Explore Hawaii In June 2013, Google announced the launch of the Trekker Loan Program. This was a program for expanding and enhancing the images from Google Maps and Street View. Through the program, third parties of all kinds can sign up to borrow Google’s Street View Trekker. As a result of these efforts, people can visit many places virtually. So if you’re planning on traveling to the Aloha State, you can now explore Hawaii online before […]

Want to examine and explore an important piece of American history? If so, you should definitely visit Pearl Harbor. The harbor is a National Historic Landmark. Two million visitors come here each year, making it one of the most popular attractions in Hawaii. Here, you can learn about World War II and US Naval history. Visit a swath of unique museums. Then board a ferry to see the Arizona Memorial. Why Pearl Harbor is Historic Pearl Harbor is on Oahu, […]

Tired of standing in the long TSA lines while trying to rush to the gate to catch your flight? TSA has launched a new program to address this problem. It allows travelers to register and then become eligible for expedited treatment during the screening process. Let Panda Travel ®, a long time Hawaii travel agent, give you some insight to this program. When you qualify for this, there will be an indicator on your boarding pass. This alerts the TSA […]

Examples of Unusual Things to Do in Las Vegas Las Vegas, to many people from Hawaii is affectionately referred to as “Hawaii’s 9th Island.” This is because many kama’ainas find reasons to visit this town many times during the year. And when people from Hawaii are in Sin City, they are almost guaranteed to run into someone they from the Aloha State. This happens whether you’re trying your luck out at one of the many casinos, shopping or experiencing the […]

The Disneyland Resort is a fun place to visit for kids of all ages. This is true even for kids who may be over 21, but are still young at heart. So even if you don’t have young kids anymore or never had them, rest assured that you will most likely still have a great time. Here are some tips for visiting Disneyland. They may be especially useful for people from Hawaii planning to visit the happiest place on Earth. […]

Examples of Things to Do in Downtown Honolulu Are there interesting things to do in downtown Honolulu? You bet there are. Here are some of the best of them. The Capital District First, you can go and see the only royal palace in the United States, called Iolani Palace. This is because, before the US annexed it as a territory, Hawaii was actually a royal kingdom. The last monarch of Hawaii was Queen Liliuokalani and the palace was her residence. […]

Planning on Golfing in Hawaii? If you’re thinking about golfing in Hawaii, you’re in luck. This is because the Hawaiian Islands has some spectacularly beautiful courses that are open to the public. And this is particularly true on the neighbor islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. Places to Golf in Hawaii Maui has the Kapalua Plantation Course and hosts a PGA Tour stop every year in January. The Big Island has Hualalai, which is home to […]

Uncovering the Secrets of Diamond Head There is no more famous image of Hawaii than Diamond Head. In fact, many movies, television series, postcards and advertising have showcased this iconic volcanic cinder cone. Many tourists can readily see this famous geologic feature from Waikiki beach and hotels. However, most are not aware of how to uncover the secrets of Diamond Head. Getting To Diamond Head Diamond Head has a lot to offer both tourists and locals alike. For one, Diamond […]

Want to Eat Like a Local in Hawaii? Traveling to the beautiful Aloha State on a well deserved Hawaii vacation? Want to immerse yourself into Hawaii’s lifestyle? If so there would be no better way to do this than to eat like a local in Hawaii. The Spam Musubi There’s no better way to start than with the ubiquitous Spam musubi. It’s a rectangular shaped mold of rice with a slice of fried Spam on top of it, wrapped with […]