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Saving the Silversword

On your drive up to Mauna Kea, silversword plants greet visitors eager to get to the top. They’re actually among a list of endangered plants…

Mystery at Moana Hotel

It was a case of the whodunit at the Moana Hotel, where a famous American murder mystery took place more than a century ago. Although…

Kaena: The End of the Road

The road ends at Kaena, where a grassy mountainside landscape greets the boundless white sand beach below. Not many people venture this far into the…

A Dash of Cinnamon’s

Cinnamon’s Restaurant puts a unique twist on pancakes. Serving more than just an original short stack, the eatery entices hungry customers with pancakes inspired by…

Hele On Kakaako

From Kailua to Kakaako – another Hele On Cyclovia shindig rolls on over to the south side of Oahu. In an effort to promote safe…

Oahu Farmers Markets

Over the past decade, farmers markets have taken the “Buy Local” mantra by storm. In Hawaii, there’s at least one market a day on each…

Join the Line at Oahu’s Morning Glass Coffee + Cafe

On days when you have extra time to kill, head over for a delicious breakfast and beverage from Morning Glass Coffee + Cafe in Manoa….

Urban Art Splashes the Kakaako District

As an area not far from the airport and Aloha Tower, Kakaako is oftentimes one of the first places visitors see when arriving in the…

Lifeguarded Beaches on Kauai

When visiting Hawaii, you’ll find some of the most breathtakingly-beautiful beaches in the world. But just because they’re beautiful doesn’t mean they’re safe. Kauai, in…

The Pink Palace of the Pacific

There’s more to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel than its rosy-pink facade. The world-class luxury resort in Waikiki has become an icon of Hawaii’s glory days…