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Inside Hawaii’s iconic pink palace: A stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
The Manual - Oregon
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July 6, 2025
Although there are 22 Marriott Luxury Collection resorts in the United States, only one is located in the beautiful state of Hawaii: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel Waikiki. This stunning “pink palace” holds significant importance both to travelers and...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Honolulu County in week ending June 28?
Honolulu Reporter - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Honolulu County...
Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing U.S. metro for seniors
The Item - South Carolina
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed "Dirty Myrtle" because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years...
Beach Time: What’s the Best Beach in the Hamptons?
Dan’s Papers - New York
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July 5, 2025
Cartoon by Dan Rattiner Last week, after reading the news on my cellphone — Iran, tariffs, immigration — I came upon an item about Southampton. A man named Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (Dr. Beach), a professor at Florida International University in...
New Hawaii Athletic Director Matt Elliott has pressing concerns to jump on early
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
In a rat-a-tat first week as the University of Hawaii’s athletic director, Matt Elliott met with staff, coaches, athletes and boosters; analyzed reports and data, and acted on day-to-day matters. “We’re having meetings every day where we’re making...
Letter: Haiku Stairs removal won’t deter hikers
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
Removing the stairs up to the old LORAN (long range navigation) stations, also called the Haiku Stairs, will do nothing. Everybody knows where the trail is, so they will just continue to go there and illegally climb. It will be similar to the old...
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority resolves late invoices, interest payments
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has resolved a dispute with its largest contractor, the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, without having to make an additional payment to cover interest on millions of dollars in late payments. HTA also has...
'Hawaii of Europe' with stunning mountains and black sand beaches
Plymouth Herald
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July 6, 2025
Looking for an affordable way to enjoy a slice of Hawaii? One travel enthusiast might have the perfect budget-friendly suggestion. Last month, 'Jamie Travel' posted on TikTok expressing his admiration for what is often called the 'Hawaii of...
Native Hawaiians fight military’s presence
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 6, 2025
HONOLULU -- The U.S. military wants to keep training at a high-altitude plateau on Hawaii's Big Island so it's ready to quickly send troops to Asia and the Pacific. But Native Hawaiians upset with the U.S. military's history of damaging Hawaiian...
Phu Quoc enters Travel + Leisure’s top luxury destinations
People's Army Newspaper
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Recently, Travel + Leisure, one of the world's most prestigious travel magazines, announced its Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. These annual awards by Travel + Leisure recognize outstanding luxury destinations in the region, known for having the...
Cornwall’s whitest sand beaches revealed as 'sandy beach' internet searches rise
The Packet
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July 6, 2025
In the past week alone, searches for “best sandy beach near me” has surged by over 500%, as Brits swap overseas trips for stunning UK coastlines. Also as searches for ‘best UK beach’ have reached 63,000 over the past month, travel experts at...
Ausländische Touristen fordern mehr Schutz auf Pattayas Straßen – bevor weitere Länder Reisewarnungen aussprechen
Pattaya Mail
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July 6, 2025
Touristen bringen das Geld – aber ist es zu viel verlangt, dafür Sicherheit zu erwarten? Getreten zum Spaß, gejagt von Hunden, ignoriert von der Polizei – ist das das neue Gesicht von Pattaya? PATTAYA, Thailand – Nach einem verstörenden...
Beautiful 'Hawaii of Europe' you can fly to with Ryanair and easyJet
The Mirror
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July 6, 2025
Craving a slice of Hawaii without breaking the bank? One travel enthusiast may just have an ideal budget-friendly recommendation for you. Last month, 'Jamie Travel' took to TikTok to share his admiration for what's commonly dubbed the 'Hawaii of...
Injured hiker airlifted from Nuuanu Trail
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
The Honolulu Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter airlifted an injured hiker to safety from the Nuuanu Trail this morning. HFD received a 911 call at 9:10 a.m. reporting that a female in her 20s was hiking with three other people for about an hour...
Foreign tourists plead for protection on Pattaya streets — before more countries issue ‘No-Go’ warnings
Pattaya Mail
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July 6, 2025
Tourists bring the money — but is it too much to ask for safety in return? Kicked for fun, chased by dogs, ignored by police — is this the new face of Pattaya? PATTAYA, Thailand – After a disturbing late-night incident in which a foreign tourist...
Teen boy arrested for shooting girlfriend in Ewa Beach
KITV - Hawaii
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EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -- A teenage boy was arrested for allegedly shooting his girlfriend Friday night in Ewa Beach, leaving her with a gunshot wound. The victim and suspect, both 18 years old, got into a physical fight on July 4. The...
I Discovered Why Kauai Is The Best Hawaiian Island
The Travel
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July 5, 2025
I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic when it came to Kauai. I got married in Maui, Hawaii, over 20 years ago, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of going back. I never understood why people would ask, “What other islands have you been to?” My response was...
Teen arrested after man seriously hurt in Maili beach shooting
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 5, 2025
A 16-year-old boy was arrested late Friday night after a shooting that seriously injured a 22-year-old man at Maili Beach Park earlier that day, the Honolulu Police Department said. HPD Crime Reduction Unit officer arrested the teen in connection...
Hawaii skaters ‘finally appreciated’ after induction into Skateboarding Hall of Fame
Hawaii News Now
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July 5, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A handful of local skateboarders have been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, a first for Hawaii athletes. Stop by any local skate park ― former pro Darren Ho just might be there. At 65 years old, he’s not...
First Hawaiian Bank parcels in Lānaʻi City on Maui Council’s July 8 regular meeting agenda
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Maui County Council members will consider a resolution for the County to accept a donation from First Hawaiian Bank of its former bank site in Lāna‘i City for office space, a commercial kitchen or other uses. PC: Roxanne Morita / Office of Council...