Things to Love About Hawaii Right Now: 3 classic hotels, newly remade

posted by: Derek Paiva on Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 01:03 PM In the current issue of HAWAII Magazine we reveal our picks for "20 Things To Love About Hawaii Right Now." Here's one of those pics: A trio of classic hotels on Oahu, the Big Island of Hawaii and Kauai, newly remade.  More

Honolulu Festival begins this weekend. We're giving away tix to its food-filled Friendship Gala!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 02:23 PM The Honolulu Festival is one of Hawaii's signature multicultural celebrations. Free events featuring the music, art, dance, food and culture of Hawaii and its Pacific Rim neighbors happen in and around Waikiki this weekend. We're giving away tickets to the fest's gala foodie event here.  More

Spam-a-rama! Waikiki Spam Jam sets festival date for 2010.

posted by: Sherie Char on Wed Feb 10, 2010 at 12:15 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Lisa E. Weaver wants to know when the 2010 Waikiki Spam Jam will be held. The good news? Organizers have just announced an April date for the 8th annual celebration of Hawaii's favorite pink canned luncheon meat.   More

Hawaiian music, food and fireworks at Waikiki benefit concert for Haiti, Feb. 12

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed Feb 03, 2010 at 10:28 AM On Oahu on Fri., Feb. 12? "Island to Island for Haiti" is a music and food event you won’t want to miss. You can have a great time—and support the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts as well.  More

Jack Johnson's Kokua Festival back for 2010 at Waikiki Shell, April 23 & 24

posted by: Derek Paiva on Mon Feb 01, 2010 at 12:58 PM Jack's back with a 2010 Kokua Festival! Hawaii singer-songwriter Jack Johnson's two-day environmental education benefit returns to the Waikiki Shell on Oahu, April 23 and 24, with Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Jake Shimabukuro, Anuhea and, of course, Jack.  More

Aloha Festivals sets dates for 2010 events

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed Jan 27, 2010 at 12:09 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Derek Abraham wants to know if dates for 2010 Aloha Festivals events have been scheduled. As it turns out, the September dates for two of the 64th annual fest's most-popular events have just been set.  More

New Hawaii music festival expands Na Hoku Hanohano Awards celebration

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Jan 21, 2010 at 12:25 PM Live music stages throughout Waikiki, dozens of Hawaiian music's best and brightest, and the 2010 Na Hoku Hanohano Music Awards will anchor the brand new Na Hoku O Hawaii Music Festivay, May 27-30.   More

A guide to Hawaii's best beaches for bodysurfing

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Jan 15, 2010 at 02:45 PM HAWAII Magazine reader John Stock wants to know where to find the best beaches for bodysurfing on Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. We expand our search by finding him the best spots on Maui, Kauai and Lanai, too.   More

Final season premiere of ABC's "Lost" at Waikiki's Sunset on the Beach likely

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Jan 14, 2010 at 09:26 AM HAWAII Magazine reader and Lost fan Laurie Jolosky asks when (and if) fans can expect a Waikiki Sunset on the Beach screening of the ABC-TV adventure-drama's final season premiere. We've got an answer. UPDATED: Screening confirmed!   More

Hawaii hotel deals galore! Discounted room rates at more than a dozen hotels.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Jan 11, 2010 at 12:35 PM The year is less than a month old, but there’s no shortage of Hawaii hotel deals. We’ve found a trio of great deals—good for more than a dozen properties on all the major Islands.   More