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

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

That mai tai you had in Hawaii? Here's the recipe.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Oct 08, 2009 at 02:22 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Dixie Hergenreter wants the mai tai recipe from Waikiki bar and restaurant Moose McGillycuddy’s. We deliver Moose’s take on the classic tropical cocktail, and include the recipe for one of our favorite versions: from Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Hotel Mai Tai Bar.  More

Will the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial be torn down?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Oct 02, 2009 at 11:33 AM A task force recently urged demolishing the aging, in-need-of-repair salt-water swimming pool and standing WWI monument. The fate of the 82-year-old landmark is in Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann's hands. Is this the end of the Natatorium?  More

That Hula Pie dessert you had in Hawaii? Here's the recipe.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 12:07 PM A HAWAII Magazine reader asked us for the recipe for the famed Hula Pie dessert at Duke’s Canoe Club in Waikiki. Duke’s wasn’t talking, but we deliver the goods. Bonus: We share a great macadamia nut tart recipe from Chef Roy Yamaguchi.   More

Aloha Festivals 2009 ho‘olaulea block party, parade coming up. Here’s the schedule.

posted by: Sherie Char and Chris Bailey on Sat Sep 19, 2009 at 12:47 AM The 63rd annual Aloha Festival's two most-popular events are coming up on two Saturdays—tonight and Sept. 26. If you’re on Oahu—especially if you’re staying in Waikiki—you’ll want to check both out.  More

Where in Hawaii was Diamond Head with Charlton Heston filmed?

posted by: John Heckathorn on Mon Aug 31, 2009 at 12:32 PM A Hawaii Magazine reader asks on which island the movie Diamond Head with Charlton Heston was filmed. You’d think a film called Diamond Head would be filmed on Oahu. But no, it was filmed mainly on Kauai.  More