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

“Best of Hawaii” 2009: Our favorite Hawaii snacks

posted by: Derek Paiva and HAWAII Magazine staff on Wed Sep 30, 2009 at 12:48 AM HAWAII Magazine's annual "Best of Hawaii" issue is out—full of reader and editor picks of the best of everything in the Islands. Here's another gathering of picks from the issue: Our favorite Hawaii snacks.  More

Food! Crafts! Hula! Culture! Hawaii’s royal palaces shine at weekend event

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Sep 28, 2009 at 05:24 PM On Oahu this Saturday? Spend a “Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace” where you can eat, drink and be cultured—all for a good cause. The annual fundraiser will help preserve a pair of Island palaces that date back to the Hawaiian Monarchy.  More

Art and culture for all! Free admission at 13 Hawaii museums, Sept. 26

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed Sep 23, 2009 at 12:19 PM Thirteen Hawaii museums on three Islands are offering free admission this Saturday, Sept. 26—joining 1,000-plus museums nationwide taking part in Smithsonian Magazine’s 5th annual Museum Day.  More

Discovering Hawaii Through Food: Where the locals eat, part 2

posted by: Derek Paiva and John Heckathorn on Tue Sep 22, 2009 at 11:46 AM A few months back, we shared a few of the small places and food sources that only Hawaii residents know about, from our HAWAII Magazine feature Discovering Hawaii Through Food. Hope you're hungry … here's more.  More

Big Island of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offering $500 resort credit

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Sep 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM The newly renovated South Kohala Coast resort is offering guests staying at least three nights a $500 resort credit good for golf, spa treatments or dining. And it’s not the only luxe resort on the coast offering such perks.  More

U.S. Air Force’s daredevil Thunderbirds flying Oahu skies. Here’s where to see them.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Sep 18, 2009 at 01:32 PM On Oahu this weekend? Want to see U.S. Air Force jets tear through the skies in formation at speeds of 400 mph separated by just inches? Here’s where to find the Thunderbirds.  More

“Best of Hawaii” 2009: Our favorite Hawaii places to shop

posted by: Derek Paiva and Kathryn Drury Wagner on Wed Sep 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM HAWAII Magazine's annual "Best of Hawaii" issue is out—full of reader and editor insights on the best of everything in the Islands. Here's another sample of what you'll find in it: Our favorite Hawaii places to shop.  More

Aqua Hotels Hawaii offers room deals as low as $59 at 15 properties

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Sep 15, 2009 at 12:28 PM Aqua Hotels & Resorts has slashed rates at 15 of its Hawaii properties on three islands for fall season travel. A dozen of ‘em are even offering rates under $99 per night.  More