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Honolulu’s “biki” bike-share grows
Honolulu has joined the ranks of world cities that have implemented a bike share program. The program is called “Biki” (like wiki, get it?), and there are 100 bicycle stations in Honolulu, spanning the urban corridor from Kalihi to Waikiki. It is a new mode of transportation, and one that is being embraced by residents…
Read MoreA Guide to Chinatown Honolulu Parking
Wondering how to find Chinatown Honolulu parking? We’ve got favorite spots that we’re sharing with our readers today. Why It’s Hard to Find Chinatown Honolulu Parking Beginning in the late 1990s, redevelopment in Honolulu’s Chinatown has seen a proliferation of new restaurants, bars, lounges, art galleries, and custom clothing and boutique shops. Although some have…
Read MoreA Brewery Waikiki Is Proud Of
If you’re looking for the best brewery Waikiki offers, you’ll likely head straight to Waikiki Brewing Company. This icon stands proudly at the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Ala Moana Boulevard. They serve up an awesome menu of beer, cocktails, and food – definitely don’t miss it when you’re in town. But that’s not the…
Read MoreGreat Golf, Great Value at Maui Nui
The cost of green fees and club rentals for golfers visiting the island of Maui can often be prohibitive. It’s no surprise, really, because Maui boasts some of the most spectacularly beautiful golf courses in the world. The Plantation Course at Kaanapali, for example is home to the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions. It is…
Read MoreMulligan’s on the Blue, Maui’s Authentic Irish Pub
Nestled in the undulating hills of Wailea in West Maui, among luxury homes and resorts and three opulently designed championship golf courses, is Mulligan’s on the Blue. An Irish pub might seem an unlikely fixture in the high-end environs of Wailea, but Mulligan’s will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2016. Clearly, the friendly pub is…
Read MoreHawaii Sea Spirits soar in Upcountry Maui
On a recent, spur-of-the-moment mini vacation to Maui, my wife and I more or less wandered into a fascinating tour of the Hawaii Sea Spirits distillery and sugarcane farm in Kula. We had finished a tour of the Surfing Goat Dairy (we’re hoping to start our own goat farm someday), and we decided to stop…
Read MoreLocally-sourced at Hawaii Mission Houses Social Hall & Cafe
A new restaurant has opened at the Hawaii Mission Houses Museum in historic Honolulu. The Mission Social Hall & Café is the brainchild of Hawaii chef Mark Noguchi, which assures the fact that the restaurant will be more than a convenient concession at the popular visitor attraction. (The Hawaii Mission Houses were originally built for…
Read MoreLantern Festival is a Memorial Day Tradition
Any Hawaii event that attracts thousands of residents and visitors is certain to garner a great deal of media attention, and the annual Lantern Floating Festival that takes places at Ala Moana Beach Park each year is certainly no exception. It’s one of our most hallowed and honored traditions. It’s a Buddhist tradition, but as…
Read MoreVisit Hawaii’s Distilleries
Commercial micro-brewing and craft-brewing have been established in Hawaii for quite some time now. A handful of breweries and brew pubs have gained a strong foothold here and in other U.S. markets. A handful of brands like Kona Brewing and Maui Brewing have a variety of products, and brew pubs like Brew’d in Honolulu specialize…
Read MoreThe Waikiki Spam Jam: So Hawaii!
It’s time again for the annual Waikiki Spam Jam, the world famous (and uniquely Hawaii) Kalakaua Avenue street festival that celebrates the curious cured meat and raises funds and collects donations in support of the Hawaii Foodbank in the very heart of Waikiki on Saturday, May 2. Hawaii consumes more cans of Spam per capita…
Read MoreKauai Cigar Company Rolls On
Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle,” and for good reason. It is the oldest of the major Hawaiian Islands, the northernmost and westernmost in the island chain, and its rich, red volcanic soil is ideal for growing a staggering number of food items. Sugar and pineapple were the main crops on Kauai for many…
Read MorePeacocks in Hawaii?
The vibrant colors of the peacock seem like the perfect fit for our islands’ tropical scenery. But are there peacocks in Hawaii? Birds Throughout Hawaii The Hawaiian Islands are home to an amazing variety of native and exotic bird species, from the majestic nene goose to the curious rose-ringed parakeet. Ancient Hawaiians revered native birds…
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