There’s no doubt about it. Pono, the Turtle Bay Resort’s canine ambassador, is living the life. Spending his days at the Turtle Bay Resort’s 850-acre property, the 1-year-old Labrador retriever spends his working days hanging out at the hotel lobby’s Guidepost, getting pet by resort-goers and hiking to Queen’s Bath with guests and his handler (and […]
Every year, Hawaii’s top musicians are celebrated and awarded for their efforts at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, Hawaii’s annual premier music award show. Although the event is still a ways off, May 25, finalists have been selected for the many categories the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards celebrates, such as Single of the Year, Music
If youʻre headed to the northern coast of Kauai from Oahu, you’ll be happy to know that Makani Kai Air has begun flights to the Princeville Airport, a private airport just 3 miles east of Hanalei. The normal route you’d take to Hanalei, flying into Lihue and driving, is in comparison a much longer journey,
It’s that time of year again, when humble Hilo town lights up and the Merrie Monarch Festival commences. For a full week, hoolaulea (celebrations), parades, performances, art fairs and hula competitions take over Hilo. However, with so much to do and see, creating an itinerary is a must, so check out our event guide below
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
HAWAII Magazine staffers Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen are back again this week, this time with a friend! John Clark joins Cat and Kevin to talk about his lifelong passion, surfing. Noted author and surf historian, Clark has published six books detailing how certain surf spots and beaches got their names, such as Hawaii Place Names
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
We all want to dress with the same swagger and confidence of Duke Kahanamoku. I mean, look at this guy. He embodied the aloha spirit while also making it look good. So, visitors and locals alike will be pleased to know that Duke’s Surf Shop opened last March, right next door to Duke’s Waikiki at The
Have you seen them fluttering around Honolulu’s busy streets? White as snow, Honolulu’s white fairy terns are a common sight. But these birds are more than just adorable avians with pale feathers, dark black eyes and really cute chicks. They’re connected to Hawaii’s history and culture, and have become icons of adoration for many of
I’m not much of a craftsman. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve used tools and the only thing I’ve ever put together was my Walmart futon. But late last year, I got the itch to shape a surfboard, by hand. There was an allure there, to ride the waves on
Zippy’s is coming to the mainland, this is not a drill! The well-known and dearly loved Hawaii-based restaurant chain, which is famous for its Zippy’s chili and an extensive menu of local comfort foods—we’re talking loco moco, saimin and chicken katsu—has announced that it has purchased vacant land in southwest Las Vegas. “The location in
