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

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

Alaska Airlines expanding Hawaii routes again. Intro fares at $169

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM Alaska Airlines will add three new routes to its growing California-Hawaii flight schedule in March 2010: San Jose to Kona and Maui, and Sacramento to Maui. Introductory fares at $169 are on sale now.  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 interisland airlines go! and Mokulele merging air services

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Oct 13, 2009 at 04:11 PM Hawaii interisland air carriers go! and Mokulele will merge air services in a partnership announced today by the parent companies of both airlines. Got a reservation for either carrier? Here’s what you need to know.   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

Continental Airlines adding 3 Hawaii-California flights in March 2010

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Oct 08, 2009 at 12:43 AM Continental Airlines is expanding its service to the Islands with two new flights between California and Oahu, and one new flight between California and Maui beginning March 7, 2010.   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

Looking for year-end Hawaii vacation deals? We've got some!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Oct 02, 2009 at 10:47 AM There are Hawaii travel bargains galore these days. You'll find dozens of constantly updated hotel+air packages and hotel-only specials on HawaiiMagazine.com's new Hot Deals page. Here are a few of this week's best.  More