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

HAWAII Magazine guide to watching the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 12:07 AM The world famous Hawaii big wave professional surf competition kicks off today on Oahu’s North Shore pending, of course, Mother Nature's contribution of some big waves. Here's our guide to the beaches, events and surf minutiae of the Triple Crown of Surfing.  More

Hanalei for the holidays? Kauai resort offering room deals, free nights

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM The Hanalei Colony Resort on Kauai's picturesque north shore is offering free nights and 25 percent off on all room categories for the peak holiday travel weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's Day.   More

Alaska Airlines expanding Hawaii routes again. Intro fares at $169

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Nov 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM Alaska Airlines will add three new routes to its growing California-Hawaii flight schedule in March 2010: San Jose to Kona and Maui, and Sacramento to Maui. Introductory fares at $169 are on sale now.  More

VIDEO: HAWAII takes a glider ride over Oahu's North Shore

posted by: Derek Paiva on Sat Nov 07, 2009 at 11:08 AM In the November/December 2009 issue of HAWAII Magazine, we take you with us on a glider flight above Oahu’s scenic North Shore with Original Glider Rides. Click ahead for a cockpit view of takeoff, landing and the world below.  More

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival begins. The schedule. Best 4 events to check out.

posted by: Vanessa Sim and Derek Paiva on Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 12:15 AM This 39th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival begins today in Kailua-Kona. It's nine days of activities, parades, coffee picking contests, coffee tastings and more, all celebrating the Big Island of Hawaii’s much-loved bean. Prep for your caffeine buzz right here.  More

Your Top 5 favorite Hawaii snacks: Our HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 12:54 AM We’ve been asking our HAWAII Magazine Facebook fans about a few of their favorite Hawaii things. Here are the Top 5 picks from our recent Facebook fan page poll question: "What's your favorite Hawaii snack?"  More

End of an era: Maui Land & Pineapple closing its pineapple operations

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 12:07 AM Maui Land & Pineapple, Inc., announced on Tuesday that it would cease all pineapple operations by the end of 2009. The closure will end a century of the company's production of the signature Hawaii fruit on Maui.  More

Hawaii’s Saint Damien celebrated. Relic now on permanent display here.

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 12:26 PM The Saint Damien relic tour ended this past weekend with a celebration at Iolani Palace. Want to visit his relic on your next Hawaii trip? Here’s how. Bonus: slideshow and videos of the celebration.  More

When does Hawaii have its best weather? Some tips for travelers.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Sat Oct 31, 2009 at 07:35 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Bill Parker wants to know what months he should visit the Islands for the warmest weather and water temperatures. We give him the lowdown.  More