The regulation of unhosted, transient short-term vacation rentals has, for a while now, been a hot-button issue that could impact visitors as well as locals. The City & County of Honolulu has finally taken a side on this issue by promising to crackdown on the rentals, also known as illegal bed-and-breakfasts. And while the facts […]
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Sara Ackerman, author of “Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers,” is back with her latest historical and romantic tale. In it, Eva Cassidy, a new Women’s Army Corps nurse, is on the run from secrets of her own when she encounters the mysterious Lt. Clark Spencer en route to Hawaii. When
After over a year of being closed to the public due to torrential rains and flooding last April, Haena State Park, and all of the natural wonders that it holds, such as the Kalalau Trail and Kee Beach, have finally been reopened to the public. And although the glorious sights of the Napali Coast, the
There’s no doubt about it, emojis have infiltrated Hawaii’s local dialect. Much like with pidgin English, Hawaii residents love using emojis to describe just about everything around them, and now that there’s a shaka emoji, the age of actually typing out texts has finally passed. Here are just a few of our favorite emoticons that
Headed down to the beach for some surf, sand and sun? Then you’ll want to make sure you’ve packed your beach bag with the essentials, and we’ve compiled a list of eight locally made products that will turn a good beach day into a great beach day. 1. Surf Wax The husband and wife duo behind
Get your cameras ready, your picnic blankets packed and your beach chairs in the car, because the Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching. Experiencing a local firework show or festival is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. And if don’t know where to go, check out the list below of Hawaii firework festivities.
No doubt about it, summer has arrived. And although a day at the beach is always a great way to escape the heat and humidity that comes with Hawaiʻi’s dog days, sometimes you need to indulge in some shave ice, or ice shave as it’s called in Hilo. If you’re tired of staple flavors like
All Islands 4th of July 7/4 Fireworks will light up the sky as Hawaii celebrates America’s Independence Day. Grab a seat at the Parker Ranch July 4th Rodeo and Horse Races on Hawaii Island, check out festivities on Oahu such as the 72nd annual Independence Day Parade in Kailua, or enjoy one of the many
Whether you believe Mai Tai Day is on June 30 or Aug. 30, you’ll still want a killer mai tai recipe to impress your friends and family. Fortunately, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has shared with us how to make its Signature Mai Tai, which is served at its in-house restaurant, Banyan Tree. Check out what ingredients you’ll
A 2-mile stretch of Kuhio Highway on Kauai’s north shore reopened on Monday, after a 14-month closure due to torrential rain and flooding. The highway, which leads to the popular Kee and Tunnels beaches and Haena State Park, had been inaccessible to the general public. That means these beaches, as well as the Napali Coast State
Did you know Iolani Palace on Oahu had electric lighting two years before the White House? Or that the world’s largest dormant volcano is Haleakala on Maui? Or that billboards are not allowed in Hawaii—at all?
If you’ve been planning that Hawaii getaway vacation, now’s the time to act! Alaska Airlines has started the summer off right with a huge sale, offering one-way flight from Los Angeles, California to Honolulu, Oahu for as low as $199, and tickets from Seattle, Washington to Lihue, Kauai for $179. You’ve got to act quick, however,
