Hawaii’s waters are home to colorful and tropical marine life—one of them being the dolphin. Want to watch them from a boat or jump in the water and go for a swim with them? Pack your swimwear and gear, and don’t forget your camera. Here are some tours around the island with dolphin encounters: Dolphin […]
It’s going to be a wonderfully intoxicating weekend on the South Shore with the inaugural Great Waikiki Beer Festival. This three-day event will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and is something that their director of food and beverage, Scott Hamilton, has been really looking forward to for some time. “I really wanted to
Cold-pressed juice companies are popping up around Hawaii. The health benefits of this juicing method is said to preserve enzymes from fruits and vegetables for a longer period of time and allows the body to get more of those nutrients. All of the companies listed incorporate a majority, if not all, of Hawaii-grown products. Whether
Duke’s Ocean Fest hosts 20 events from Saturday, August 22 through Sunday, August 30 in honor of Duke Kahanamoku and includes many athletic events that Kahanamoku loved. This year is even more special because it coincides with The Duke’s 125th birthday (Monday, Aug. 24). Kahanamoku is perhaps the most-beloved Waikiki beach boy of all time
Chances are you have bypassed this Central Oahu town’s exit signs, Mililani Mauka and Mililani Town, traveling en route to the North Shore. It’s not exactly on the map as a hip beach town or bustling city that attracts visitors, but its most recent additions give new reasons to stop and hang around a bit.
Winning season four of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” was just the beginning for Hawaii’s Aloha Plate food truck. When Shawn Felipe auditioned for the TV show and chose brothers Adam and Lanai Tabura as his team members, the trio locked down one of eight spots for the 2013 competition after the judges
The Duke Paoa Kahanamoku exhibit is an interactive glimpse into the life of arguably the most famous kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian) of all time. Running from August 9 through November 30 at the Bishop Museum, this collection includes some of Kahanamoku’s prized possessions, memorabilia and photos to celebrate his numerous achievements and 125th birthday. The
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Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park on Oahu’s Windward Side offers two moderate jungle-hike options into the lush Kahana Valley. On a recent visit, I opted for the longer of the two. The Nakoa Loop Trail, named for the numerous koa trees shading the 3.5-mile loop along the valley floor, winds through thick forest of hau,
Did you know in ancient Hawaii the tattooist was the only one who determined the design and not the client? That’s just one difference between Hawaiian and Western forms of tattooing. You can learn about this and more at the 2015 Pacific Ink and Art Expo’s three-day event starting Friday, Aug. 7 at Honolulu’s Neal
Kajiki Lemongrass-Kaffir Lime Poke (By Andrew Le) 1 lb. fresh, high-grade kajiki (Pacific blue marlin), boneless, skinless, medium diced1 grapefruit, skinned, medium diced1 baby fennel bulb, sliced thin2 medium shallots, sliced very thin2 hefty pinches sliced green onion2 hefty pinches toasted puffed rice (bubu arare is a good substitute)2 hefty pinches ngo om (rice paddy
Don’t worry, the taste and quality of Matsumoto Shave Ice’s popular icy treat haven’t changed and it’s located in the same area—just bigger and better. The expansion resulted from the construction of the Haleiwa Store Lots, a cluster of recently-built storefronts in the surrounding area, which includes Matsumoto’s. And, we are happy to report that
Have you ever slept under the stars at Malaekahana Beach on Oahu’s North Shore? Whether you’ve visited before or plan on making a first-time visit, there are some exciting improvements you should know about. A new company, Malaekahana Beach Campground, took ownership of the campsite of the same name. Its grand opening was held in
