Where can you see people dress up in life-size Spam can costumes? In Waikiki, of course! This year’s annual Waikiki Spam Jam street festival kicks off tomorrow (4/25) on Kalakaua Avenue. The block-party celebration—which runs from 4 to 10 p.m.—includes two stages of Hawaiian music, a variety of Hawaiian crafts booths and merchandise stands selling […]
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
In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was the home of the gods. On Oahu we have our own Olympus. You won’t find Zeus here, but remarkable views of Honolulu, the Manoa and Palolo Valleys and East Oahu await those who make the trek. The best way to get to Mount Olympus is up the Waahila Ridge
Spring is here. No better time for some great art-house cinema. The Hawaii International Film Festival’s Spring Showcase will feature 23 films from more than 10 countries. The event runs from April 3-9. Unlike the two-week festival in October, the Spring Showcase offers far fewer films—2008’s HIFF had over 100 films—but the eclectic spirit that
The thought of waking up early on a Sunday and heading to the quaint Oahu north shore town of Haleiwa generally holds serious appeal only for surfers and beachgoers. Starting this weekend, you can add fresh produce devotees to the mix. The Haleiwa Farmers’ Market is set to debut this Sunday morning, April 5, at
As the Outrigger Reef on the Beach completes its $110 million renovation, it opened its new poolside Kani Ka Pila Grille. We got there on a recent Sunday to hear Brother Noland sing up a storm, debuting his new CD, Hawaiian Man. Noland Conjugacion is one of the innovators in contemporary Hawaiian music, having had
All the upscale burgers and sweet potato fries you could eat. Kahlua-spiked milkshakes at the open bar. And a few members of the Lost cast lending some celebrity support to one of their own. Last weekend, Lost actor Daniel Dae Kim, Hawaii chef DK Kodama and business partners Ed Robles and Pablo Buckingham threw a
Attention Pacific Northwest residents! Want to trade your drizzly skies and extra tall lattes for a dose of Hawaii sunshine this summer? Act now and you’ll be able to for a seriously reasonable price, with Hawaiian Airlines. The catch? You must book the end of March, which, unfortunately, happens to be tomorrow. The Hawaii-based air
Every year Hawaii celebrates Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Piikoi’s birthday. It is Hawaii’s way of paying tribute to the man who created much of the Hawaii the world sees today. His determination and dedication for the Hawaiian Islands and its people led him to serve as Hawaii’s second congressional delegate from 1903 until his death
One of Hawaii’s most visited military historical sites is getting a facelift. Preliminary construction has begun on a new 17,750 square-foot USS Arizona Memorial visitor center at Pearl Harbor. The $58 million project includes other additions and landscaping changes to the visitor center grounds. The world famous edifice of the Alfred Preis-designed memorial, constructed above
You ask. We answer. Reader Faye Waltman writes: When my husband and I last visited Oahu, construction had just started on the new Donald Trump property on Waikiki Beach. I haven’t heard any more about the progress of the hotel. Is it open? Or did construction stop due to the economy? The real estate market
Hawaii and Ireland have a lot in common. Both are islands. Ireland is known for its verdant “emerald” countryside, while Hawaii has more than its fair share of lush green surroundings. Also, both places know how to have a good time come St. Patrick’s Day. Hawaii’s St. Paddy’s Day festivities begin this afternoon. A parade,
