Hanalei for the holidays? Kauai resort offering room deals, free nights

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM The Hanalei Colony Resort on Kauai's picturesque north shore is offering free nights and 25 percent off on all room categories for the peak holiday travel weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's Day.   More

When does Hawaii have its best weather? Some tips for travelers.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Sat Oct 31, 2009 at 07:35 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Bill Parker wants to know what months he should visit the Islands for the warmest weather and water temperatures. We give him the lowdown.  More

The humpbacks are back! Our guide for Hawaii whale watching season

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM The first humpback whales of the season were spotted off of Maui recently. For the next six months, pods of North Pacific humpbacks will be making Hawaii’s warm offshore waters their home as they raise their calves before returning to Alaskan waters. Here's our guide for watching 'em.  More

Aston Hotels offering room deals at 25 Hawaii properties for 2010 stays

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 10:01 AM Aston Hotels is offering discounted rates at 25 of their properties on four Islands, for travel throughout 2010. But don’t delay—rooms must be booked by this Saturday, Oct. 31 to get the rates.  More

Help! I need a good Mai Tai mix! Right now!

posted by: John Heckathorn on Thu Oct 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM A HAWAII Magazine reader asks for our help finding a good Mai Tai mix. We’ve found a great mix made on Kauai—and available for mail order.  More

"Best of Hawaii" 2009: Our favorite Hawaii restaurants

posted by: Derek Paiva and John Heckathorn on Mon Oct 12, 2009 at 01:29 PM HAWAII Magazine's annual "Best of Hawaii" issue is on sale now—loaded with editor and reader picks of the best of everything in the Islands. Hungry? Here's another list from the issue: Our favorite Hawaii restaurants.  More

Five Questions with South Pacific’s Mitzi Gaynor on Kauai

posted by: John Heckathorn on Sun Oct 04, 2009 at 07:45 PM Mitzi Gaynor was back on Kauai, for the first time since filming South Pacific there in 1958. Now at 78, Gaynor is still glamorous, vivacious—and whole a lot of fun to talk to. We talked about Kauai, South Pacific--and the Beatles.  More

St. Regis Princeville reopens on Kauai

posted by: John Heckathorn on Sun Oct 04, 2009 at 05:23 PM After a year and $100 million renovation, Kauai’s luxury Princeville Resort has reopened, now branded as a St. Regis. HAWAII Magazine was there for the festivities, including an appearance by South Pacific's Mitzi Gaynor.  More

Father Damien’s sainthood: Here's the complete TV and relic tour schedule

posted by: Sherie Char on Sun Oct 04, 2009 at 02:03 AM Father Damien becomes Hawaii's first saint on Oct. 11, 2009. His relic will travel from Rome to Michigan, California and Hawaii. Here is the relic itinerary and TV schedule for the live broadcast of the canonization. UPDATED: Online broadcast.  More

How to find a cruise to Hawaii from the West Coast

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Fri Oct 02, 2009 at 01:29 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Ken Fiske asked us about passenger ships operating between Hawaii and the West Coast of the U.S. Mainland. Here are all the cruise ships we know of—all of which also stop at inter-island ports of call while here.  More