Another great Super Bowl is in the books. We cheered on our favorite team. We laughed at the TV commercials. We stuffed ourselves with artichoke dip and ahi poke. But here in Hawaii, we’re not done with football season just yet. Why? Because it’s NFL Pro Bowl week in Honolulu. The annual NFL all-star game […]
The Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge—Hawaii’s oldest national wildlife refuge—this week marks its first century of protecting and preserving the fragile ocean ecosystems of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. If you’re on Kauai today, stop by the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on the Island’s north shore for the centennial celebration. The Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife
News for Big Island of Hawaii volcano watchers: visiting hours at the Waikupanaha oceanside lava viewing site have been cut back. Spectators can now take in views from the coastline overlook—where lava can be seen surging into the ocean—only at night, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The good news? Evenings have always been one
The Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa on Maui this week announced the completion of more than $50 million in upgrades and renovations to its guest rooms and common areas. Where did all that cash go? Refurbished guest rooms at the mega-resort boast new carpeting, dark wood furnishings, freshly painted walls, frame-less shower enclosures, new
What was old is new once again. ResortQuest Hawaii is returning to its former brand name Aston Hotels & Resorts. The Hawaii-based hotelier, now in its 61st year, switched to the ResortQuest name in 2005. The name change, announced Monday, kicks off an extensive re-branding campaign updating the company’s image and logo. “Returning to this
We’re almost a month into 2009. There’s a sense of cautious optimism as we move ahead. In the travel world, however, things seem a bit dour. Still, affordable travel to Hawaii shouldn’t be a fantasy. The New York Times’ made that point evident by including Hawaii near the top of its list of the Top
In our nation’s capital, dinner menus inspired by past presidents are nothing new. But as Barack Obama’s inauguration approached, several Washington, D.C. area restaurants got Hawaii-inspired as well, crafting special prix-fixe menus reflecting the delicacies of the future Commander-In-Chief’s Island roots. The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City’s fyve Restaurant Lounge challenged executive chef John Zaner of The
You ask, we answer. Iris Heiser of Bethel Park, PA writes: Our daughter, Samantha, is turning 6 in March and wants to have a “Hawaii party.” Where could I order decorations, clothes, food, etc. for the big event? Luau—the quintessential Hawaii party—are especially popular for birthday celebrations here in the Islands. Finding a good outlet
Barack Obama hasn’t taken over the Oval Office yet but his legacy is already brewing. Inspired by the President-elect, Big Island coffee company Kona Joe Coffee has created Barack O Blend—a blend of Indonesian, Kenyan and Hawaiian coffees meant to reflect places and cultures that were a part of Obama’s upbringing. “I followed his campaign very
I love a good hike. Fortunately a friend was visiting from out of town. She was skeptical that a solid hike exists in Honolulu. In the city’s defense I quickly pointed out you just need to head up. Up a hill, that is. That’s where you will find the Waahila Ridge Trail: a scenic footpath
Actor Jim Carrey and actress/former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy were spotted hanging out in the Maui resort town of Wailea this week amidst a swirl of engagement rumors. Carrey, 46, was taking a break from promoting his latest comedy Yes Man, which has taken in more than $83 million since opening Dec. 19. Photographers got
Head for the coastlines of all Hawaiian Islands right now! Hawaii’s humpback whale season technically begins in November when the gargantuan mammals make the long journey from cold north Pacific Ocean seas to calve in Hawaii’s famously warm waters. But January marks the start of the peak season. As many as 10,000 whales winter in
