Standing behind the counter of Kamaka Hawaii’s Honolulu store, Fred Kamaka strums through each of the nine ukulele hanging on the wall next to him, and the conversations of the people chatting around me fade away. It’s the signal that the factory tour is about to begin. The large factory is seperated into many stations and […]
Hurricane season in Hawaii runs from about the beginning of June till early November. Fortunately, hurricanes are rare—the last major hurricane to hit Hawaii was Hurricane Iniki, which severely damaged Kauai in September 1992. Below are some helpful traveler tips we received from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center of things you should know if you are
Sure, you’re on vacation, and have been dreaming of relaxing on a white-sand beach with a shave ice in hand. But, vacationing in Hawaii doesn’t mean you have to abandon your exercise routine. Local tried-and-true running routes can be found all around Waikiki, within walking (or warm up) distance of many hotels. Ala Wai
You’ve seen big-wave surfers collectively charge Waimea. You’ve seen impressive, mind-boggling lines carved out on Peahi. But this weekend in Waikiki, you’ll see an entirely different display on a wave where craftsmanship, costumes and childlike imagination take center stage. Granted it’s a far gentler wave than its north shore counterparts, it still packs a punch
It doesn’t look like much. I’ve just parked in the driveway of Shangri La, which was once the home of Doris Duke, but I’m wondering where the house is. I see a small, plain white windowless building nearby, which I’m guessing is a visitors center, and lots of plants, but nowhere do I see an
In the past few years Honolulu’s art scene has been exploding with wider international appeal. Case in point: avant-garde art star Yayoi Kusama, who notably installed her first Hawaii exhibition this past spring—the polka-dotted “Footprints of Life” sprawled across Ward Village’s IBM building courtyard, a prelude to a new commissioned piece she’ll present at next year’s
It’s cloudy and very windy outside the six-story Te Papa Tongarewa museum in Wellington, New Zealand. A delegation from Hawaii flew from Oahu to Aotearoa a few days before and are walking in a tight procession, following the deep, trumpet sounds of the taonga puoro (traditional Maori musical instruments), up an outdoor staircase. These men
Paakai is the signature restaurant at Turtle Bay Resort. Meaning “sea salt,” in Hawaiian, the seafood restaurant is worth a visit, whether you make the long drive to Kahuku on Oahu’s North Shore, or you’re already staying at the hotel. A fresh twist on local dining. The restaurant bills itself as “ocean-to-table,” utilizing Hawaii’s fresh caught fish
Whether you’re dreaming of crystal-clear waters, authentic cuisines or sunny, tropical weather, it’s safe to say that Hawaii makes the perfect living destination for the entire family. It’s so great, in fact, that many visitors think about making the Islands home. When looking for that new home, location and cost are often buyers’ top priorities,
Honolulu’s massive Shirokiya department store in the Ala Moana Center—the last bastion of a company formerly omnipresent in its native Japan—just got a revamp and a new name: Shirokiya Japan Village Walk. On June 25, the company reopened in the Ewa Wing of the mall and, the “store” feels now more than ever like you’ve
We know who we’re rooting for at the Olympics in a few weeks. Three men from Hawaii have been selected following a four year selection process to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio De Janeiro this August. Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson, Kawika Shoji and Erik Shoji will represent the country on the 12
If you’ve been to Haleiwa, chances are you’ve eaten at Jameson’s by the Sea along Kamehameha Highway, or at least driven past it. The beachfront restaurant was located directly across from the grassy Haleiwa Alii Beach Park and boat harbor. Was, because the restaurant closed almost a year ago. But not to worry, roughly $2.5
