January 15, 2015
A hub for the art scene, local nightlife and, of course, Chinese fare, CHINATOWN offers a taste of a city built on a multicultural foundation. Catch the action at O‘AHU MARKET, known for the best sashimi (raw fidsh) in town,…
January 15, 2015
In 1969, 10 years after Hawai‘i became the 50th U.S. state, dedication ceremonies were held for its first STATE CAPITOL BUILDING . The impressive structure rises from the center of downtown Honolulu just a stone’s throw from ‘IOLANI PALACE, Hawai‘i’s…
January 15, 2015
In its authentic form, HULA is the most powerful expression of indigenous Hawaiian culture that exists. The chants that give meaning to the dance and music are, in essence, the oral history of Hawai‘i’s native people. Passed down from one…
January 15, 2015
There’s little else that says “Hawai‘i” better than a flower LEI — this GARLAND OF FLOWERS that is given upon greeting guests is a fragrant symbol of aloha . Lei can be as simple as a chain- like string of…
January 15, 2015
On the fidrst Friday of each month, the hustle and bustle on CHINATOWN streets moves to galleries, restaurants and nightspots. Called FIRST FRIDAY, the popular event allows art lovers to tour galleries, grab a bite to eat at some of…
January 15, 2015
Waikiki’s hangouts are where lights, deejays and libations reign. Grab your travel mates, dial a DD (cab) and brace yourself for voltaic island fun. ADDICTION NIGHTCLUB, housed in THE MODERN HONOLULU, entertains Hawai‘i’s A-list. Dress to the nines and follow…
January 15, 2015
While thousands of surf fans flock from Waikīkī hotels to O‘ahu’s NORTH SHORE every winter to observe some of the largest, surf- friendly waves on the planet, it doesn’t have to be surf season to enjoy the marvels on O‘ahu’s…
January 15, 2015
While everyone raves about Honolulu’s city lights, there’s no doubt that Waikīkī finds many delightful ways to alight the night. TORCH LIGHTING : Bright lights illuminate resorts and retailers lining Waikīkī Beach. KŪHIŌ BEACH HULA MOUND ’s nightly torch lighting…
January 15, 2015
Imagine yourself a few miles off the O‘ahu shoreline on a boat trailing colorful lures. The morning sun is rising as the captain heads toward his favorite fidshing grounds. No reason to daydream about deep-sea fidshing when you can charter…
January 15, 2015
Take a 4,000-acre working cattle ranch spread from steep mountain cliffs to the sea, add horseback riding, ATV excursions, a jungle expedition and other narrated tours to the mix, and you’ll have the makings of a grand adventure set in…
January 15, 2015
Moloka‘i on the far horizon. Located on O‘ahu’s South Shore between Sandy Beach and Sea Life Park, the main trail leads along an access road to the Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse, one of O‘ahu’s most- familiar landmarks built in 1909. The…
January 15, 2015
Polynesians have been decorating their bodies with tattoos for hundreds of years. Traditionally, tattoos were considered an art form that guarded a person’s spiritual well-being. In Hawai‘i, tattoos are a common sight. From tribal patterns to hibiscus flowers, the tropical…