Hawaii Archives - Sightseers' Delight

WalletHub: These are 2024’s best and worst cities for staycations

June 10, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With roughly 82% of Americans planning to travel this summer and high expenses forcing many people to stay home, WalletHub released its list of 2024’s best and worst cities for staycations.

Tokuda: People want answers about Maui fires

September 30, 2023 The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, told a House subcommittee on Thursday that Maui residents want answers and accountability regarding what happened during the fires that devastated the area last month, killing 97 residents.

Officials encourage travel to Maui areas not affected by fire

September 1, 2023 The Center Square

The fires that devastated the western portion of Maui will significantly impact tourism, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism said Thursday.

Green: 99% of area affected by Maui fires searched

August 29, 2023 The Center Square

Searchers have combed about 99% of the area affected by this month’s fires in Maui except for some areas near the waterway that the Coast Guard is searching, Gov. Josh Green said Tuesday.

Green: Maui recovery could take billions and several years

August 14, 2023 The Center Square

Hawaiian officials pledge to rebuild parts of Maui devastated by a fire, but Gov. Josh Green said Thursday it could take billions to rebuild.

Arizona could restrict entry to Arizona, governor says

April 3, 2020 The Center Square

Asked Friday whether he would restrict entry to Arizona from Americans coming from elsewhere, Gov. Doug Ducey didn’t rule it out.

Pausing to remember the 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

December 7, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii is one of the seminal moments in American and world history. The event remains relevant today.

Thanksgiving and travel means stress; what airport is most stressful?

November 21, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but Hawaii airports are considered the least stressful followed by Salt Lake City and Atlanta.

A very quick, all-too-short guide to Maui

December 13, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Maui may be the perfect destination. It offers beautiful views, scenic drives, great food and an interesting history worthy of exploration. Here is a very quick, all-too-short guide to the island.

Will nuke preparations hurt tourism in Hawaii?

July 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

As Hawaiian officials prepare for the possibility that North Korea launches an intercontinental ballistic missile toward the state, some officials worry the preparations will hurt tourism.