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Culture

Got koinobori? It’s Boys’ Day in Hawaii

Today in Hawaii we celebrate tango-no-sekku, more commonly known as Boys’ Day. In Japan, where Boys’ Day originated, the holiday was joined with Girls’ Day to form Children’s Day. However, we in the Islands are fond of setting aside separate days for both sexes. Hence, Girls’ Day is observed on March 3, while Boys’ Day

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Travel Tips

Fly from L.A. to Honolulu for $235

American Airlines is offering round-trip airfares from Los Angeles to Honolulu starting at the ridiculously low price of $235 (tax not included) for travel between now and June 7, 2009. Advance purchase is not required. Finding the fare will take a little sleuthing on the traveler’s part. Airfare-monitoring website airlinewatchdog.com reported the rate today, referring

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Maui

Four Seasons Resort Maui offering lowest rates in years

The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is cutting room rates to their lowest prices in four years—offering visitors the opportunity to indulge in island luxury despite the economy.  The rate for standard mountainside rooms at the AAA five-diamond and Mobil five-star resort now start at $395 per night. That price is valid for stays

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Culture

May Day in Hawaii: What it is. Where to go.

Tomorrow is May 1: May Day, or Lei Day, in Hawaii. It’s an annual celebration of Hawaiian culture that’s popular with residents and visitors alike. A day for attending music and hula shows (many organized just for the occasion), sporting your best aloha wear and, especially, wearing colorful lei. Hawaii’s May Day origins date back

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Food, Shopping

Where to buy Hawaii-grown papayas

You ask. We answer. HAWAII Magazine Reader Richard A. Watkins of Anaheim, Calif., writes: I am looking for a source where I can purchase Hawaii-grown papayas. Do you know of one? There’s nothing quite like the taste of a fresh Hawaii-grown papaya. For those away from the Islands, however, getting their papaya fix can be

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Oʻahu, Travel Tips

Oahu’s Grand Waikikian resort offers money-saving deals

The Grand Waikikian has a pair of promotions going on now; giving potential guests the chance to experience the Waikiki resort’s upscale digs at seriously reduced rates. The 331-suite Grand Waikikian opened December 20, 2008—the most recent addition to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Those who book now are eligible for the “Grand Suite Getaway” package, offering

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Kauaʻi

New Kauai boutique hotel opens with deals

The site of the one of the oldest hotels on Kauai, the Poipu Beach Hotel, officially resumed business this week as a boutique hotel: the Koa Kea Hotel & Resort. There are grand opening specials, see below. Koa kea, or white coral, is a symbol of rebirth in Hawaiian mythology—a fitting name for a property

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