Participating in Hawaii culture and events is one way to learn more about the islands while you are here. Be part of the Aloha spirit that shapes our islands. Attend a hula competition, learn some Hawaiian language, join us for festivals, and connect with locals.
When you’re visiting Hawaii, the person cleaning your room, parking your car, and helping at the front desk may be Filipino. To make a nice impression, knowing a few words of Tagalog, the official language […]
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The four Matson Navigation ships carrying fresh cut Christmas trees are arriving. The first arrived on November 15, and the final ship will arrive on December 6. While the total number of trees shipped is
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View Larger Map Obama is all the rage. Many people plan to capitalize on the new president’s long-tailed roots. There have been articles already written about tours in Africa and Chicago. Now comes a new
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I was very pleased to see recent news that Hawaii’s own Love’s Bakery has returned to Hawaii ownership. Managers of the 157 year old company are buying the bakery from its Japanese owners, who have
Whole Foods Markets will soon be joining Hawaii’s established health food stores. If you’re looking for healthy grinds during your stay in Hawaii, here are some of our favorites to consider: On Oahu and Maui,
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Staying with friends in the islands not only saves money but gives you an opportunity to experience local life. We like hosting people in our home and have come up with some ideas on how
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We’ve seen some very unusual English language signs throughout Asia. This one, however, we found just down the street, at Dani’s Restaurant in Lihue: If you find yourself on Rice Street, we like Dani’s for
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If you’re looking for that completely unique gift to bring home with you from your Hawaii vacation, look no further. Hamakua mushrooms are a gourmet treat from Hawaii and some of the best mushrooms I’ve
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Hawaii’s banana industry may be well-positioned for a serious comeback. They are certainly growing well in our backyard. This photo shows our latest crop growing amidst Blue Ginger. Prices of Hawaii bananas have never been
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