Be here now! Sort of. Hawaii panoramas added to Google Street View

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 05:12 PM Google has taken to the streets—the streets of Oahu and Maui, that is. The Internet search engine has finally included Hawaii in its popular Google Maps Street View service. Here's how to check out 360-degree panoramas of Oahu and Maui neighborhoods, beaches and other Island landmarks.  More

HAWAII Magazine guide to watching the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 12:07 AM The world famous Hawaii big wave professional surf competition kicks off today on Oahu’s North Shore pending, of course, Mother Nature's contribution of some big waves. Here's our guide to the beaches, events and surf minutiae of the Triple Crown of Surfing.  More

End of an era: Maui Land & Pineapple closing its pineapple operations

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 12:07 AM Maui Land & Pineapple, Inc., announced on Tuesday that it would cease all pineapple operations by the end of 2009. The closure will end a century of the company's production of the signature Hawaii fruit on Maui.  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

SLIDESHOW: Makawao, Maui's cowboy town

posted by: John Heckathorn on Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 02:23 PM In the November/December 2009 issue of HAWAII Magazine, we take you, in words and pictures, to Makawao—Maui's historic and colorful upcountry cowboy town. Check out a slideshow with even more photos from our time in Makawao, right here.  More

We wade into the new Serenity Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maui

posted by: John Heckathorn on Thu Oct 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM What’s it like to lounge around the new $9 million Serenity Pool at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea? We take you there.  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

"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

Ironman Triathlon, Molokai Hoe headline sports-filled October in Hawaii

posted by: Derek Paiva and Vanessa Sim on Sat Oct 10, 2009 at 01:40 AM An island-to-island canoe race, two triathlons—including the granddaddy of them all—and a trail run punctuated by an array of Hawaii scenery are part of an October of intriguing sports events in Hawaii. Oh, and there's rugby, too.  More