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Today, when travel agents and Hawaii habitues think of Kauai Lagoons in Lihue, what’s most likely to come to mind are the two 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. Savvy longtimers may remember former Hawaii developer Chris Hemmeter’s grand plans for a mixed-use destination resort.
Almost two decades ago, Hemmeter carved out a freshwater […]
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Getting to the less-visited islands of Lanai and Molokai is becoming a little easier — and cheaper. Visitors have always had the option of taking one of the ferries from Maui, a 45-minute or 90-minute excursion, respectively. They could also arrive by private plane charters from the other Hawaiian islands. But several airline providers are […]
Dan Shepherd has golfed the greens of Kauai many times and each experience gives him a rush.
“Every time I tee up at one of the courses, I’m blown away by the natural beauty of the sites,” said Shepherd, a Kauai golf spokesman. “I love the combination of great designs on the island’s courses, very […]
NCL Corporation has decided to withdraw its Pride of Hawaii cruise ship from the Hawaii market, at least on a temporary basis. The April 10 announcement came as a surprise to tourism officials in the Islands, as well as on the mainland. Pride of Hawaii’s last cruise will take place in January 2008. Launched in […]
With Pineapple Painting Tours, clients don’t stop to smell the roses; they stop to paint a picture. But the end result is the same, as visitors take the time to appreciate the beauty of Hawaii’s nature through art.
Professional artists Linda Kane and Jinni Mitchell run the creative company. Kane is an established professor […]
When the acclaimed, off-Broadway hit, "Altar Boyz" comes to Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre this month, guests at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk will have first dibs on some of the best seats in the house. The show, which is scheduled for six full performances, is part of the production’s very first national tour and will run April […]
Outrigger Enterprises Group announced an agreement with investment group WB-LCP Kuhio Owner LLC, to manage the newly designed Wyland Waikiki Hotel. The property, which offers 400 plus rooms and suites, is nearing completion of a multi-million dollar transformation and is expected to resume operations this month.
"The Wyland Waikiki Hotel is a gem," said […]
Last month, after spending hours exploring Waikiki’s new restaurants, retailers and accommodations, I checked into Halekulani. The 455-room hotel felt like a luxurious mirage, unruffled by the progress of the destination around it. The stimulation of the surrounding streets immediately dissolved, as if I were walking through the door to a bygone era.
But as […]
With a “ding ding,” the Waikiki Trolley’s Pink Line announces its comings and goings as distinctively as its counterpart in San Francisco. Festooned with pink flags, the shuttle provides a fun and carefree way for clients to explore Waikiki.
From the main depot at DFS Galleria Waikiki, the Pink Line rolls down Kalakaua Avenue to […]