Before the advent of trans-Pacific passenger air travel. Before there were world-renowned resort areas such as Waikiki and its neighbor island kin. Indeed, before the Hawaiian Islands were a destination that worldly, moneyed travelers (who were the only travelers of the day, really) even recognized as desirable, there were Hawaii hotels. Tiny, transient inns in […]
Megan Tomino, food stylist.Photo: Megan Tomino Will you look at that? In our world where no serving of food shall go un-Instagrammed, we consulted the assistance of someone who has an eye for pretty plating. Oahu-based food stylist Megan Tomino has worked her culinary magic for clients such as Hawaiian Airlines and Ward Village, and premium foodie destinations including
“I think I’m fascinated the most with how people use the space of Waikiki, both tourists and locals,” says Honolulu photographer Chris Rohrer. “It’s a place where its version of paradise is fake, real, taken, bought, free and sold all at the same time.” Photo: Chris Rohrer In Rohrer’s new photo exhibit, “Paradise Views,” the
Get ready for Atlantis Ko Olina. After widespread rumors that the ultra-luxury resort brand was coming to Oahu, an official announcement was made today to debut the project. Atlantis will be joining the west coast’s Ko Olina resort community, located between Ko Olina Resort’s Kohola Lagoon 1 and Honu Lagoon 2. It will be the
If there’s one thing constant in Waikiki it’s change. That said, touchstones of a bygone era continue to inspire the feel and texture of this undeniably tropical city. Here are a mix of modern and longstanding establishments—all of which continue to take their cues from Waikiki’s golden age of travel. Photos: Aaron Yoshino/HAWAIʻI Magazine; Sky Waikiki; Mai
Santa Claus is coming to town, and when said town is found on the most remote island chain in the world, his vehicle of choice is Hawaiian outrigger canoe. In an annual Waikiki tradition at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Santa Claus traded in his trusty sled and reindeer for a crew of paddlers, who guided him toward Oahu this
In the calm, emerald-colored water of Kawela Bay, I see a large, round shape swim in the direction of our bright red, four-person outrigger canoe. We’re sitting about 200 yards offshore, waiting for a wave to roll in from beyond the reef. It’s a honu (green sea turtle). “Look how big he is,” I say, surprised
This absolutely feels like you’re watching an episode of “Mad Men.” Or, rather, those “Mad Men” episodes where Don Draper and Sterling Cooper holoholo on over to Hawaii feel exactly like this travelogue. In one of the most stylized travelogues you’ll ever see, highlights include an appearance by Don Ho, a bike ride through pineapple
The USS Oklahoma lost 429 members of its sailors and Marines after the ship flooded and rolled over within 15 minutes of impact during the attack at Pearl Harbor. Unlike the Arizona, the Oklahoma was righted and its 388 unidentified personnel who died were buried in unknown graves in 1950 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the
The next time you visit Pearl Harbor be sure to check out its latest visitor experience—a 3-D virtual reality mobile app. Debuting this week, there are now three VR tours available that work with various virtual reality viewers (like Google Cardboard, pictured above). They can be rented or purchased at the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated
The social media craze dubbed the Mannequin Challenge has been sweeping the net, finding its way into recent Thanksgiving dinners to the halls of the White House. Just when you think you’ve seen them all, or have become totally unfazed by it, here is possibly the greatest rendition yet—and by the Greatest Generation, no less.
This Wednesday, December 7 is the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration. Taking place on the 75th anniversary of the morning Pearl Harbor was attacked, it will be a historic December looking back on that day’s events, its consequences and how to continue remembering it for the future. They’ll also be honoring the remaining living survivors,
