If you’re planning on staying in Waikiki in the winter, think about making an early reservation at the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani. A fresh face on the Waikiki block, this luxury boutique hotel in the former Waikiki Parc location is set to open on October 25, 2019, across the street from the Halekulani Hotel, and is now […]
In what is probably our weirdest story of the year, the fast-food chain Arby’s is offering lucky individuals a $6 roundtrip flight to Oahu. We’re pretty used to outrageous flight deals, especially after Southwest Airlines entered the Hawaii flight market, but a ticket price in the single digits is unheard of. And it gets even stranger. Those
Once again, Hawaiian Airlines is looking to step up their game, and New Englanders will be pleased to know that the airlines’ fleet of Airbus A330 will be offering nonstop flights to and from the Boston Logan International Airport. This means flyers can enjoy an uninterrupted flight and sip mai tais instead of having to
OAHU “The Watcher of Waipuna” 3/21-4/20 Kumu Kahua Theatre presents “The Watcher of Waipuna” this season, which is based on Hawaii writer Gary Pak’s short story of the same name. In the play, Gilbert Sanchez is the watcher of Waipuna, his homeland, which is threatened by commercial expansion. The parable explores the connection between humans
It’s official. Southwest Airlines has finally launched its Oakland, California to Honolulu, Oahu route today. Those lucky enough to get tickets, which sold out in hours, will be making the trip at a low, low price of $49 for a one-way ticket. The Oakland to Honolulu flight is the first of many routes announced by
Locally owned and operated since 1948, Foodland has long been the go-to supermarket for locals. Its popular poke, made fresh in each store daily, tops our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, and the company has been committed to stocking its shelves with local produce and products. Late last year, Foodland, the state’s largest locally owned grocery
Hawaii has just made it possible for visiting medical marijuana users to obtain pakalolo, or cannabis, in the Islands. Out-of-state patients can now apply for a temporary medical marijuana license by filling out an online form, which will allow them to purchase cannabis from Hawaii’s certified dispensaries. The specific details involved in getting a temporary license
OAHU The 25th Annual Honolulu Festival 3/8-3/10 Promoting harmony among cultures, the Honolulu Festival attracts thousands every year for its three-day lineup of events, including the Friendship Gala and Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden. The final day culminates with stage performances, a grand parade and the much anticipated Nagaoka Fireworks. Honolulu, Oahu, honolulufestival.com. St. Patrick’s Day Block
West Coast flyers, rejoice, as Alaska Airlines has thrown its hat into the ring for “most affordable flight to Hawaii.” The premier carrier is offering cheap flights to the Islands for three days—March 5 to March 7 11:59 Pacific Standard Time—from many cities on the West Coast, such as Seattle, Sacramento, San Diego, Oakland and Los
It’s finally happened. Budget carrier Southwest Airlines has begun selling tickets to Hawaii. Starting service to the Islands on March 17, the airline’s introductory rates are intoxicating, with one-way tickets from San Jose and Oakland in California to Honolulu as low as $49. But how does Southwest Airlines stack up against the likes of local
Southwest Airlines announced today it wil begin service to Hawaii on March 17 with an inaugural flight from Oakland, California to Honolulu, Oahu. Then, on April 7, it will start service between Oakland and Kahului, Maui. In the weeks following, the low-fare carrier will begin service from San Jose, California to Honolulu on May 5 and to
I’ll be honest: We’re launching this podcast mostly because we love podcasts. And by “we,” I mean Kevin Allen and I. Kevin is the magazine’s associate editor, who juggles writing for the magazine with managing the content on our website. And me—I’m the new editor of HAWAIʻI but have been writing for the magazine for
