Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Tropics Bar & Grill reopens with new menu, dining room

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jul 07, 2009 at 12:05 PM The resort's completely redesigned beachfront Tropics Bar & Grill is back in business with a new menu emphasizing Hawaii-grown ingredients, and more tables overlooking the Hilton's slice of Waikiki Beach. We were at the grand opening.  More

HAWAII Magazine's Contemporary Tropical cocktails … On TV!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jun 30, 2009 at 05:40 PM Our July/August Contemporary Tropicals cocktail feature has gone multimedia. Yep, we’re on TV! Catch us Wednesday morning at 7:50 a.m. on top-rated Honolulu morning show Sunrise On KGMB9. Also: Click here to learn how to make a Shanghai Diva cocktail.  More

The stars come out at the Maui Film Festival

posted by: John Heckathorn on Sat Jun 20, 2009 at 04:57 PM Tori Spelling. Eddie Murphy. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Zooey Deschanel. Not to mention movies, movies, movies—and lots of chocolate.  More

Eat, drink and go Maui. The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival happens this week.

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jun 09, 2009 at 12:30 PM Think four days of gastronomic and oenophilist nirvana, throw in an oceanside location at one of Maui’s premier luxury resorts and you’d still have to actually attend the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival to truly grasp its grand appeal for foodies.  More

Kauai's Princeville Resort readying for fall reopening under St. Regis brand

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu May 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM Princeville Resort Hawaii has become the St. Regis Princeville Resort. Much of the resort is still under construction, but when all is done in September, the luxe resort will boast remodeled rooms and common areas, a full-service spa and a restaurant from a world-renowned chef.  More

Norah Jones, Oscar winners, bestsellers headlining Hawaii Writers Conference

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed May 27, 2009 at 03:03 PM The annual week-long writers gathering is hosting its usual handful of New York Times bestselling authors, Academy Award-winning screenwriters and big time agents, editors and publishers with a new addition ... a private concert by Norah Jones.  More

Warning! You will get hungry. Hawaii Food & Wine Paradise starts Thursday.

posted by: John Heckathorn on Tue May 19, 2009 at 03:47 PM This week Oahu holds its biggest culinary festival, at the Ko Olina Resort and Halekulani Hotel. If 20 chefs and a dozen winemakers don’t whet your appetite, there’s also music, fashion and golf.  More

Waikiki's Halekulani hotel celebrates its 25th anniversary

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed May 13, 2009 at 01:50 PM Waikiki's Halekulani celebrated its 25th anniversary last weekend with a gala party. We were there.   More

Luxe for less bucks! Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii offering 2-for-1 room deal

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue May 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM Big Island of Hawaii luxe resort The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is offering an unprecedented deal: Book one room. Get a second free.   More

Four Seasons Resort Maui offering lowest rates in years

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon May 04, 2009 at 01:04 PM The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is cutting rates to their lowest in four years—allowing visitors the opportunity to indulge in island luxury despite the economy.   More