What's the best way to learn how to surf in Hawaii?

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 09:57 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Brookelynn Morris asked us where she could learn how to surf on Oahu. We offer beginners tips for finding good surf schools and instructors throughout Hawaii, and a trio of Oahu surf schools with good reputations.  More

Restaurant Week Hawaii offers great Oahu dining deals all this week

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 04:13 PM Hawaii foodies rejoice! Restaurant Week Hawaii kicks off today, offering dining deals for visitors and residents at more than 60 eateries on Oahu. The weeklong event supports Hawaii culinary students. Here are the participating restaurants.  More

New luxury Trump Hotel opens today in Waikiki. A photo tour.

posted by: John Heckathorn on Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 09:39 AM The Trump International Hotel Waikiki opens quietly today, the first luxury property to open in Waikiki for decades. We take you inside for a pre-opening tour.  More

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

VIDEO: HAWAII takes a glider ride over Oahu's North Shore

posted by: Derek Paiva on Sat Nov 07, 2009 at 11:08 AM In the November/December 2009 issue of HAWAII Magazine, we take you with us on a glider flight above Oahu’s scenic North Shore with Original Glider Rides. Click ahead for a cockpit view of takeoff, landing and the world below.  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

Hawaii’s Saint Damien celebrated. Relic now on permanent display here.

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 12:26 PM The Saint Damien relic tour ended this past weekend with a celebration at Iolani Palace. Want to visit his relic on your next Hawaii trip? Here’s how. Bonus: slideshow and videos of the celebration.  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