Give us your picks for our Best of Hawaii poll

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon May 11, 2009 at 02:01 PM Let us know what makes Hawaii special. Fill out a ballot for our upcoming 2009 Best of Hawaii feature. You have a month left to tell us about your favorite Hawaii places, restaurants and stuff. You could be deliciously rewarded.  More

Love Hawaii Regional Cuisine? Here's a great deal from Chef Chai.

posted by: John Heckathorn on Sun May 03, 2009 at 11:23 AM Chef Chai Chaowasaree is one of the leading lights of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He's got a new cookbook—and a great deal for those who'd prefer he do the cooking.  More

No tears here. Maui Onion Festival celebrates its 20th year.

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri May 01, 2009 at 01:01 PM There’s nothing like a sweet Maui onion. Get your share of Maui Kula onions at the annual Maui Onion Festival in Whalers Village.  More

Check out this Mick Fleetwood Hawaii Band video

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed Apr 22, 2009 at 09:16 AM Fleetwood Mac's iconic drummer Mick Fleetwood has lived on Maui off and on for years—and now full-time. See video of his new Island Rumours Band, with some great Hawaii musicians.  More

Song samples of the 5 best Hawaii albums

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Apr 20, 2009 at 07:29 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Rosemary Grutt wanted to know where she could listen to song samples mentioned in our "The 5 Best Hawaii Albums of 2008" (January/February 2009 issue). We've got the link right here.   More

Hidden Hawaii: Hilo

posted by: John Heckathorn on Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 11:42 AM Hilo’s busy this week, it’s Merrie Monarch. The rest of year Hilo is quiet, sleepy—and fascinating. Take a slideshow tour with us.  More

Hula: Not just a tourist show

posted by: Derek Paiva on Mon Apr 13, 2009 at 08:15 AM Ever watch hula at a resort or luau? Here's why it's more than just a tourist show.   More

It's Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii. Here's where to celebrate.

posted by: Sherie Char on Thu Mar 26, 2009 at 12:08 AM Today in the Islands, weʻre celebrating Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Piikoiʻs birthday. In honor of Hawaiiʻs beloved prince, thereʻs a hoolaulea, a Waikiki moonlight party, a ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum and more.  More

Oahu festival celebrates all things lei this weekend

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Mar 16, 2009 at 12:15 PM Love lei? This weekend’s all-star Celebration of Hawaiian Lei Making festival will feature hands-on lei-making demonstrations, panel discussions, photo exhibits and even a lei competition in which participants must make a lei using a secret theme material.  More

Take a tour through Lahaina’s historic trail on Maui

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Feb 27, 2009 at 07:06 AM Ever wondered what it was like when Lahaina was the royal capital of the Hawaiian kingdom? Take a stroll down Lahaina's historic trail to find out. Here's a glimpse of what you'll see on the tour.   More