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Jack Johnson features in fundraising song for Hokulea worldwide voyage

The Polynesian Voyaging Society‘s (PVS) traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe, the Hokulea, is currently celebrating its 40th birthday. Instead of the typical birthday song, members of the society may be found singing along to a custom track made in honor of the canoe’s current voyage. Composed by Hawaii artist Chucky Boy Chock and featuring guests Jack

Hawaiian BBQ Pork Burger
Culture, Food

Hawaii-inspired food populates McDonald’s menus in Japan

Loco Moco burgers aren’t on the menu at Hawaii McDonald’s locations (yet!), but over the next few weeks, you can order them at any full-service McDonald’s restaurant in Japan. The Hawaii-themed fare is part of the “World Mac Hawaii Campaign,” a marketing strategy born of a partnership between Hawaii Tourism Japan and McDonald’s Japan, Ltd.

Feeding lion
Culture, Oʻahu

Honolulu celebrates Chinese New Year this weekend

Businesses in Honolulu’s Chinatown are already starting to put out their red decorations and lanterns in anticipation of ringing in the New Year all over again. Annual Chinese New Year festivities regularly draw 15,000 people to the downtown area, and this year promises to be no different. Residents and visitors can expect a fun party

The Trip 2015_Travel Channel Host Samantha Brown enjoying the Hawaiian paradise
Culture, Hawai‘i Island, Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi, Maui, Oʻahu

Five Hawaiian Islands featured in Travel Channel’s “The Trip: 2015”

If this week’s season finale of “Bizarre Foods” on Hawaii Island didn’t whet your appetite for a Hawaii vacation, we’re pretty sure next week’s Travel Channel offering featuring the state will. “The Trip: 2015” is an hour-long episode detailing a $100,000 luxury and adventure itinerary across five of the main Hawaiian Islands: Maui, Lanai, Oahu,

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