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

VIDEO: How "Hawaii Five-O" made the Ilikai Hotel an icon.

posted by: John Heckathorn on Mon Jul 27, 2009 at 03:20 PM The Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki has been generating drama of late all on its own. But it has a fascinating history, including its cameo appearance in the opening sequence of "Hawaii Five-O." Haven’t seen the groovy opening in a while? It’s here, with some Ilikai-"Five-O" history.  More

Waikiki’s Ilikai Hotel reopens today with discounted room rates

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Jul 24, 2009 at 03:04 PM Waikiki's iconic Ilikai hotel has gone through volatile times this month—closing, restructuring staff and announcing it would be reopening again. The Ilikai reopens to guests today, with some discounted room rates.  More

Is Donald Trump's name still on Waikiki's nearly done Trump Hotel?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Jul 20, 2009 at 01:36 PM What’s in a name? A lot, for condo buyers in the nearly-completed Trump International Hotel Waikiki. They've filed a lawsuit to determine whether or not the multimillion dollar Hawaii development will bear real estate mogul Donald Trump's name, and whether they were misled about his stake in the project.  More

Contemporary Tropical Cocktails: Making a Paradisio

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Jul 16, 2009 at 12:20 AM Pick up a copy of HAWAII Magazine's July/August 2009 issue for a collection of eight tasty, summer-ready cocktail recipes we’re calling Contemporary Tropicals: A Guide to the Best in Island Libations. We're posting four extra recipes here on HawaiiMagazine.com. Here's the third.  More

Japan’s Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko arrive in Hawaii for brief visit

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jul 14, 2009 at 12:45 AM On their first visit to the Islands in 15 years, Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will attend Oahu and Big Island of Hawaii receptions in their honor, have lunch with Gov. Linda Lingle and visit Punchbowl National Cemetery.   More

How to make Hawaiian coconut turnovers at home

posted by: Kalei Talwar on Mon Jul 13, 2009 at 10:10 AM A HAWAII Magazine reader sets us on a culinary quest to fulfill a craving for her favorite Hawaiian treat: coconut turnovers from Oahu's Saint-Germain Bakery. She asks for the recipe. We answer.   More