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

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

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

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival begins. The schedule. Best 4 events to check out.

posted by: Vanessa Sim and Derek Paiva on Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 12:15 AM This 39th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival begins today in Kailua-Kona. It's nine days of activities, parades, coffee picking contests, coffee tastings and more, all celebrating the Big Island of Hawaii’s much-loved bean. Prep for your caffeine buzz right here.  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