Robert Downey Jr. takes on precarious role in satire (The Oklahoman) BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. ? The posters tell the tale: Robert Downey Jr. does not look like himself in Ben Stiller's Hollywood war movie satire "Tropic Thunder.? Playing a white Australian actor playing an black U.S. soldier forced Downey to examine just how viewers would perceive this ridiculousness, and whether it would be good for the film, his career, and Downey's continued well-being. ......more...Preparations being made for presumptive Democratic nominee (KHNL News 8 Honolulu) HONOLULU (KHNL) - Barack Obama is coming home. The presumptive democratic nominee will spend his week-long vacation here in Hawaii. But... More >>...more... Times 'challenging' for Maui hotel industry (Honolulu Advertiser) Maui hotel occupancy was way down in June, to 64.6 percent compared with 75.2 percent last year, The Maui News reported today....more... Hawaii hotel occupancy drops in June (Pacific Business News) Hawaii hotels experienced a sharp decline in occupancy in June....more... Entertainment and nature ideal honeymoon elements for Middle East-based travelers (AME Info) More newlyweds are looking at destinations near and far that offer an ideal mix of entertainment and nature for their choice in honeymoon destinations, say Hyatt executives....more... Heartbreak hotel: Guests needed to fill rooms (MSNBC) In many places, the hotel industry has too many rooms and too few guests. But the lodging overload could benefit travelers....more... The perfect Hawaii condo: A five-point checklist (San Francisco Chronicle) Want to save money in Hawaii? The best advice you'll get is to stay in a condo: For the same rate as a hotel room at a high-end resort, you'll be able to cook your own meals and, in most cases, comfortably fit in a few more bodies. But not all condos are... ...more... My Kind of Hawaii - Enhance Your Vacation by Matching the Island to Your Travel Style. (Centre Daily Times) Some might think that the islands on the Hawaiian archipelago are a perfectly homogenous group, however this assumption is far from the truth. Beyond the breathtaking scenery, whale friendly waters, championship golf courses, and the "Spirit of Aloha" that Hawaii is known for, visitors find that each island offers a unique charm of its own....more... Five Fabulous Reasons to Visit Hawai'i and Marriott Resorts Hawaii (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) If you're looking for a good reason to get away to the beautiful Hawaiian islands, Marriott Resorts Hawaii has five fabulous reasons to book your next trip, including packages that start under $500 a night....more... |