Whether you’re looking for cultural events or beer festivals, here are our picks across the Islands to help you get the most out of your March visit to Hawaii. ALL ISLANDS Prince Kuhio Festival March 18-28Held in honor of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, parades and festivities include Oahu’s Prince Kuhio Commemorative Parade in Waikiki (10 a.m.-noon, […]
Greet the sun at Kona Historical Society’s outdoor yoga sessions, held every Friday morning on the tranquil grounds of the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, the only living history coffee farm in the nation. You’ll feel like you stepped back in time to the 1920s, where the historic coffee mill, farmhouse and coffee tree orchards
Unless you’re staying at Turtle Bay Resort, you might not think of it as a lunch destination, instead choosing to drive past it on your way to Waimea Bay or the Polynesian Cultural Center. But more and more people are catching on that this is the place to stop for lunch and to take a
Those of you planning your summer vacations to Hawaii right now, take note of this company-wide deal being offered by Castle Resorts & Hotels. It applies to 18 of its hotels and resorts on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Maui. The 200 Days of Summer special gets you 20 percent off Best Available Rates
When many visitors step out of the plane and breathe in Hawaiʻi’s air, the first thing they often say is “it smells like flowers.” These six iconic flowers, although not all of them are indigenous, capture the romance and tropical beauty of the Islands. Plumeria Plumeria, found everywhere in Hawaiʻi. Few flowers remind people of
Valentine’s Day is only a week away, so here are a few suggestions for restaurants with a romantic atmosphere and special prix fixe menus. Reservations are recommended though—and soon—if you want to snag a table for two at any of these places. Merriman’s Kapalua (Maui) Culinary pioneer Peter Merriman’s restaurant has a stunning view overlooking Kapalua Bay
The “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” one of Waikiki’s most unmistakable landmarks, celebrated 90 years on February 1 by opening its own bakery. The hotel, playground of Hollywood stars, presidents, visiting royalty and influential statesmen, opened in 1927 and has been known ever since as one of the most luxurious hotels in Hawaii. It is
The much anticipated Maui Brewing Co. restaurant in Waikiki has opened its doors on the second floor of the Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber. Boasting a solid menu of carefully crafted, Hawaii-made house brews, culinary cocktails, pub fare, entrée plates and pizza, we’re predicting this place will become Oahu’s new hot spot for residents and visitors.
Your hotel options in Hawaii for a vacation have gotten better, with the addition of these new or recently renovated properties. OAHU Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
If you’re in Hawaii’s capital city and craving dim sum, you’re in luck. Since eight is a Chinese lucky number, here are our pick of eight establishments where you can get your dim sum fix. Mei Sum A favorite local go-to spot, Mei Sum is one of the few restaurants specializing in dim sum that serves
Hawaii has often been called a melting pot of cultures, and nowhere is that more evident than in the culinary habits of its residents. In a place where you can get Spam and Portuguese sausage breakfast plates at McDonald’s, pounded poi (taro) at Safeway and Whole Foods or Chinese dim sum at any 7-Eleven, it’s
Sure, luxury resort rooms in Hawaii are nice. But if the idea of waking up to the sound of crashing waves on a white-sand beach only a few feet away from you, or opening your eyes to a picturesque botanical garden is appealing, we encourage you to bring or rent a tent and check in to
