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

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

Hawaii’s Saint Damien inspires art, artists and aloha shirts

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Oct 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM As Saint Damien's relic tours Hawaii this week, many Hawaii artists are honoring the Islands' newly canonized saint through their works of art.   More

Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in Hawaii. Here’s where Guy Fieri dug in.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM Ebullient Food Network personality Guy Fieri was on Oahu this week, eating his way around the island for his show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We’ve got the low down on a few of the places Fieri chowed down at, what he ate and behind-the-scenes scoops.  More

Jack Johnson on his upcoming Hawaii shows, new live CD/DVD, next studio album

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Oct 21, 2009 at 02:41 AM Exclusive interview: Hawaii singer-songwriter Jack Johnson recently chatted with HawaiiMagazine.com about his just-announced Honolulu shows, new live CD/DVD En Concert and his next studio album. Bonus: A new video of "Bubble Toes" from En Concert.  More

HIFF begins! The schedule. The 4 films we can't wait to see.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Oct 15, 2009 at 12:46 AM The Hawaii International Film Festival is back! A premier venue for eastern and western cinema, the 29th installment of HIFF begins today and runs through Oct. 25 on Oahu.  More

Pearl Harbor’s Battleship Missouri Memorial closing for repairs until January 2010

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM The Battleship Missouri Memorial is closing to the public this week until January 2010. The retired Naval vessel and floating museum—site of the Empire of Japan’s surrender, ending World War II —will undergo extensive restoration and refurbishment of its hull and deck, among other repairs.  More