Valentine’s Day is upon us. For some couples, that might mean a simple candlelit dinner and bouquet of flowers; for others, the holiday is a time to go all out. If you’re in the market for a Valentine’s Day date that’s bordering on bougie, and sometimes beyond (and you’re financially secure enough to not worry […]
Flying on Hawaiian Airlines just got a bit more . . . smooth. Passengers can now order locally inspired cocktails from the tropical airline’s new and improved in-cabin drink menu, which began early this month. Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines Also for a limited time, Hawaiian Airlines will be beefing up their beer menu with
Chinese New Year’s is here, and in Hawaii that means a visit from our favorite, jubilant, sometimes scary Chinese lions. They dance through local businesses and schools with blessings of good luck and fortune for the new year and clearing out any unwanted spirits. However, there are a lot of small details that are easy
To call Lanai City a city might be a bit of an overstatement. It’s a town, and a small one at that. Give yourself an hour or two and you can probably walk the entirety of it. Fortunately, there’s a lot to check out, such as a movie theater, heritage center and some ono restaurants.
Digging my bright yellow paddle into the calm turquoise seas, my kayak glides over the crystal-clear Kaneohe waters, with Mokolii Island, often referred to as Chinaman’s Hat, coming closer and closer into view. I can’t help but comment on how perfect the weather is, which causes my girlfriend, Kaila, to mention how I’ve said that
Who let the dogs … in? State Rep. John Mizuno did, or is at least proposing to, with his introduction of House Bill 681 to the Hawaii state Legislature. The bill would allow restaurant owners or managers to allow patrons to bring their dogs into their establishments. This would only be possible if certain state
When you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, there’s a lot of excitement going on. And oftentimes, while you’re setting up hotels, activities and itineraries, it’s easy to not focus on the less obvious items you need to bring on your trip. So before you head to the airport, check your baggage and make sure you’ve
It’s early on a Thursday morning, the sun is just beginning to rise over North Kohala and I’m staring up at the king himself. Standing regally with his right arm outstretched, the King Kamehameha statue looks out over the small town of Kapaau, where he was born. The area itself is full of personality and
Duane “Dog” Chapman, known for his hit TV show, Dog the Bounty Hunter, which ran for eight seasons on A&E, is making his return to reality television. Dog’s Most Wanted, which will run on national television station WGN America, will have Duane, wife Beth and their team, called the Dirty Dozen, hunting fugitives on the
Fortunately for visitors and wayward souls, Hawaii has a seemingly endless amount of small towns, districts and places to discover. If you’re taking a trip to the Islands, or are just looking for a great staycation destination, check out the six towns that caught our attention last year—they’re definitely worth a visit. The Kilauea Lodge
Photo: Courtesy of Kalapawai Café & Deli Morning Meal Nobody does a breakfast burrito better than Kalapawai Café & Deli. (You might be familiar with its Kailua locations.) Somehow its chef manages to fit hash browns, an over-easy egg, pepper jack cheese, kalua pork and black beans into one tortilla. That, plus a coffee for
