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Learn to Live Aloha: “Kuleana Campaign” Videos

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) have created a new video “Kuleana Campaign” to educate visitors about cultural norms…

Get Pampered in Paradise: The Kahala Hotel and Resort

The Kahala Hotel and Resort, just minutes outside of Waikiki on Oahu, is one of Hawaii’s premiere luxury properties. But at The Kahala, the hustle…

Neighbor Island Waterfall Rappelling

Hawaii is home to a relatively new adventure sport gaining popularity around the world: waterfall rappelling (known also as “canyoneering”). It seems crazy to surrender…

Kona’s Family Band (family-friendly)

On Hawaii Island, Kona’s Ronnie V & the Family Band offer visitors and residents a live music experience that transcends the Hawaii trope of strumming…

Kauai’s Kalalau Trail reopens with changes

After disastrous flooding well over one year ago destroyed Kuhio Highway on Kauai, it is set to reopen on Monday, June 17. With it, the…

USPS releases USS Missouri “forever stamp”

The US Post Office has released a “forever” postage stamp featuring the USS Missouri battleship. Now a museum ship docked in Pearl Harbor on Oahu,…

Update: Kilauea Volcano Lava Viewing

When erupted on Hawaii Island on May 24, 2018, it made headlines around the world. Video and images of fountains and fast-moving rivers of lava…

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl

I recently had relatives visiting from Philadelphia who were staying in a time-share at Disney at Aulani, far from Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. With just…

Humpbacks of Hawaii in 3D at Maui Ocean Center

The Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku recently opened its new Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere experience. The visionary exhibit debuted on February 10 and…

Average Temperature in Hawaii (And Fanfare Over Cooler Days)

When the average temperature in Hawaii is around 80 degrees, you can see why we appreciate rare cool temps! Anytime Hawaii residents say, “It’s cold!”,…

Busy New Year for Kauai entertainment

Kauai visitors have a host of Kauai entertainment options to choose from throughout January to begin the New Year. The Garden Isle outside of resort…

Mana Ai: Preserving ancient taro traditions

Mana Ai is a small business located in Kaneohe, part of the ancient Koolaupoko district of Windward Oahu. Mana Ai provides sustainably-grown taro products to…