This page explains how Hawaii Bulletin guides are researched, written, checked and updated.
Sources
We rely on official sources for anything that can change: Hawaiʻi State Parks and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the National Park Service, county governments, transit agencies, and the official websites of attractions and tour operators. We link to the source next to the fact.
Time-sensitive facts
Prices, opening hours, permits and reservation rules show a “Last verified” date. If we could not confirm a detail, we say so rather than guess. Popular and time-sensitive guides are reviewed every quarter; evergreen guides at least once a year.
First-hand experience
When a guide includes our own experience, it is written by the person who had it. If we have not visited a place or tried a service, the guide is clearly labelled as based on sourced information, and we do not describe it as tested, ranked or reviewed.
Use of AI tools
We use AI tools to help research, outline and draft. Every guide is reviewed, fact-checked against official sources and edited by a person before it is published, and first-hand details and photos come from us.
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Photos
Photos are our own or properly licensed and credited. We do not use AI-generated images to represent real places, businesses or products.
Advertising and affiliate links
We do not sell links or accept payment for coverage.
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Corrections
If you spot an error or an outdated detail, please contact us. We fix confirmed errors promptly and update the “Last updated” date.