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

Which Hawaiian Island(s) should you visit? Here's our guide.

posted by: John Heckathorn and Kalei Talwar on Fri Aug 28, 2009 at 11:15 AM Deciding which of our Islands to visit on vacation? In answer to a reader question, we've put together a handy guide to help you with choosing—with some notes on keeping costs down.  More

Sunset on the Beach free movies return to Waikiki this weekend

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Aug 27, 2009 at 11:48 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Judy Fleischer wrote to us with a question about the only movie theater in Waikiki that comes complete with sand, surf and the sound of swaying palms. Sunset on the Beach returns for one weekend only, Saturday and Sunday.   More

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hawaii offering more hybrid electric vehicles

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Aug 24, 2009 at 10:24 AM Want to make your next Hawaii vacation as green as the scenery? Enterprise Rent-A-Car is expanding its fleet of gas-electric hybrid vehicles at select locations on Oahu and Maui.  More

Starwood deal discounts fall season room rates at 10 Hawaii resorts

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Aug 17, 2009 at 01:44 PM Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ “Value in Paradise” promotion lowers room rates at 10 properties statewide—including the luxe, iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. There’s a discounted rate and property for every type of Hawaii traveler.   More