Did you know that Hawaii has 14 active civil aviation airports, 5 of which handle the bulk of the state’s inter-island and trans-Pacific traffic? Which is the oldest of Hawaii’s airports, and why is Maui’s airport code OGG? Read on to find out more. Hawaii’s first airport? That’s Honolulu International (HNL), which was originally called John Rodgers [...]
The annual humpback whale count takes place January 28, February 25 and March 31 on the Big Island, Kauai and Oahu. Even if you don’t have time to come to Hawaii right now, or haven’t found your perfect Hawaii travel deal yet, you can still help. So read on. Volunteers are needed to keep watch of [...]
Postcards will take on a new tropical feeling this week when the Hawaii aloha shirt stamps are released by the US Postal Service. The shirts depict surfing, fish, shells, Bird of Paradise flowers and the Kilauea volcano. It’s a perfect way to honor the 75th anniversary of this iconic shirt. If you’re a philatelist like [...]
The sweet smell of Anahola Granola has been baking in small batches for the past twenty-five years. It’s now made in the quaint town of Hanapepe on Kauai’s west side. It all began back in the Christmas of 1986 when Becky sold her homemade granola at craft fairs. From that first batch, the business has [...]
It’s whale season in Hawaii from now through next Spring, and it’s easy to spot giant Humpbacks on your Hawaii vacation. Seeing Humpbacks weighing up to 90,000 lbs is a sight that no local or Hawaii visitor ever tires of. Whale watching tours are popular on all the islands. For the most up-close viewing, there’s [...]
Hawaii weddings! At the Pono Market in Kapaa, I got my marriage license to go with my lau lau pork plate lunch. It just goes to show how easy it is to get married here, and one of the many reasons why Hawaii is a top destination for nuptuals. Let's start with the license. During lunch, [...]
Halloween in the islands is like no other and is celebrated with a passion that is Hawaii. Whether you’re in Hawaii now or just wishing you were, here’s an update on some of the festivities around the state this weekend: Halloween in Lahaina This is perhaps the consummate Hawaii Halloween event. You won’t be alone, with 25,000 [...]
We’re big coffee fans at Beat of Hawaii. Jeff hand-roasts weekly and the office crew consumes copious amounts of his fresh brewed Hawaii coffees. So when it comes time to find new sources of the finest beans from the islands, we’re always on the lookout. Kona Coffee Festival The 41st annual Kona Coffee and Cultural [...]
Smile, you’re on Candid Camera in Honolulu. I love taking photos in Waikiki. How about you? But when I just learned that my next photo may well be taken by a police security camera, I thought it might be time to break out my newest Tommy Bahama shirt. Honolulu’s City Council is about to approve [...]
No matter where you are in the world, you can celebrate Statehood Day in Hawaii. Honolulu Magazine is offering a $10 yearly subscription today only. I’m a regular reader. Thanks to them I found Sweet Home Cafe and free yoga in Kapiolani Park across from Sans Souci (weekdays at 5pm, weekends at 8:30am). Made In [...]
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