Check out the Outrigger Reef’s new Canoe Hale

The Outrigger Reef on the Beach [map] has opened a new museum quality exhibit that highlights the Hawaiian traditions of canoe building and voyaging. The “Canoe Hale” (‘hale’ is the Hawaiian word for ‘house’), located in the hotel lobby just past the front desk and open daily free to the public, is a collaborative effort of the Outrigger Reef and The Friends of Hōkūle‘a and Hawai`iloa, Mission Houses Museum, and Bishop Museum. The exhibit includes the actual steering...

April 27th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Food Network features Oahu eateries

Hawaiian plate lunch Earlier this month, three of Oahu’s most popular eateries were recently featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in a special program called “Triple D Goes Hawaiian. ” On “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” funny, energetic and charismatic host, Chef Guy Fieri, travels the country in search of the best hometown favorites. He doesn’t just pick restaurants based on popularity as much as the restaurant’s willingness to share most...

April 26th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Oahu’s Best Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Hawaiian-style poke Earlier this month, three of Oahu’s most popular eateries were recently featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in a special program called “Triple D Goes Hawaiian. ” The episode featured Hank’s Haute Dogs, Highway Inn, Nico’s at Pier 38, and a luau catered by Marian’s Catering. On “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” funny, energetic and charismatic host, Chef Guy Fieri, travels the country in search of the best hometown favorites. He...

April 25th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

The 8th Annual Waikiki Spam® Jam Tonight!

Spam musubi: A staple in Hawaii The Eighth Annual Waikiki SPAM® JAM is set for Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. Creative and enhanced recipes prepared by some of Hawaii’s most innovative chefs will be served up at this year’s Waikiki SPAM® JAM. More SPAM® is consumed per person in Hawaii than is consumed in any other state in the United States. Almost seven million cans of SPAM® are eaten every year in Hawaii. That has proved to be cause...

April 24th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Oahu Surfing for Beginners

Even if you’re a beginner, you know about the typical dangers of surfing: hitting coral, pearling on an overhead wave, stepping on ‘wana (urchin), running into a fellow surfer, beefing with a local, sharks. There are many reasons people should use caution when surfing, but most end up in the water anyway for the pure thrill of riding a wave. The dangers of the sport are just as many as those of other sports, so most just chalk up the dangers to the natural risks you have to take with...

April 22nd, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Stay at the Outrigger Luana Waikiki for just $99/night!

From now until June 15, you can stay at the Outrigger Luana Waikiki for as low as just $99 per night! Located on Kalakaua Avenue on the edge of Fort Derussy, a quiet 66 acre park [map], this comfortable and convenient hotel in the heart of Waikiki is a short stroll to the beach and all of the the town’s famous eateries and shops. Families will love its kid-friendly amenities and offerings as well as its park-side setting and spacious, open-air surroundings, while business travelers can appreciate...

April 22nd, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Hawaiian culture program offered at the Keauhou Beach Resort

Keauhou Beach Resort, one of the Big Island’s finest resorts and located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, recently implemented a new ongoing cultural program with daily activities that are free and open to hotel guests and the public. The resort’s recently launched Huaka`i department offers numerous opportunities for people to immerse themselves in the history, culture and landscape of the area. Property tours, Hawaiian language classes, ancient Hawaiian games, lessons in hula `auana (modern)...

April 19th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

The 3rd Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival

This coming Saturday, April 24, Bishop Museum will be hosting its popular Grow Hawaiian Festival from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The 3rd annual Grow Hawaiian Festival, presented by Hawaiian Electric Company, is family-friendly event, in recognition of Earth Day, is open to the public, and admission is free for kama‘āina and military with ID! The Grow Hawaiian Festival focuses on conservation, clean energy, culture, and native plants. There will be a number of educational booths and hands-on demonstrations....

April 18th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Honolulu AIDS Walk: Sunday, April 18

Kapiolani Park [map] will be the site of the Honolulu AIDS Walk today, Sunday, April 18 @ 9 a.m. Thousands of individuals and teams will gather at the park for a 5 kilometer walk to benefit the Life Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes HIV/AIDS awareness, education, and research. Since opening its doors as Hawaii’s first AIDS organization in 1983, Life Foundation has been implementing innovative programs such as AIDS case management,...

April 18th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Enjoy a Polo Vacation on Oahu’s North Shore

The Hawaii Polo Club‘s got it going on. With an active polo community on the islands, the Sunday polo matches in Mokuleia [map] offered to the public every Sunday from March through August make the North Shore an additionally enjoyable place during the spring and summer despite the lack of surf. Polo Vacations at Mokuleia are one of a kind. Vacationers can enjoy games of polo on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. The bonus? The polo field is right on the beach! The unique setting is...

April 10th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Fly to Lanai for $39

Known for its world-class golf course and high-end resorts, Lanai [map] is the perfect summer getaway. Most visitors to the Hawaiian islands simply don’t have time to pay a visit to this small isle, which is just a short ferry ride from Maui. Now, there’s little reason not to visit Lanai, as go! Mokulele airline has a great new fare of just $39 each way to Lanai from Honolulu. Earlier this week, these special $39 fares for flights to Lanai went on sale for go! Mokulele Airlines. ...

April 8th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Mopeds in Honolulu

Honolulu is bigger than you think. Even if you’re a tourist and you like to be green by riding buses and trolleys, Oahu could prove a bit too big for you. Sometimes you need the freedom to travel at your own pace, on your time. Hawaii is one of the few places in the U.S. where mopeds and scooters are not only “cool” (well, sort of), legal if you’re under 25, but also (and perhaps most importantly) practical. Young locals — especially students attending school in...

April 6th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Easter on Oahu

If Easter eggs and pastel parties are your thing, you won’t want to miss this weekend’s Easter events on Oahu: Thursday, April 1, 2010, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Windward Mall’s Center Court [map] – The Department of Parks & Recreation will hold its Easter Eggstravaganza in Windward Mall’s Center Court. Kids can participate in a variety of free Easter arts and crafts activities, as well as decorate their own Easter egg. Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ 9am: Hawaii Children’s...

March 30th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

April events on Maui

You don’t really have to worry about April showers on Maui as much as full blossom flowers, as spring kicks into full gear fast and early. Here’s a breakdown of the great events to look forward to on Maui next month. April 2 & 3 – Celebration of the Arts at the Ritz-Carlton [map], Kapalua: This 18th annual celebration is dedicated to the people, arts and rich culture of Hawaii, with workshops, demonstrations and entertainment. April 3 – Maui County Agricultural Festival...

March 26th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Delicious new dining in Maui

This year, Maui welcomed a handful of worthy restaurants to its already long list of delectable dining options. Visitors beware: Arrive with an empty stomach and be prepared to be carted out the door. Contemporary decor, attentive staff, central location, and reasonable prices make the new Bistro Casanova in Kahului a great value and a sure favorite among locals. From fresh salads to paella for twos. If you aren’t in love by with this Mediterranean delight, dessert will surely satisfy. Bistro...

March 25th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Zipline in Maui

Maui has something for everyone. The island’s varied terrain is ripe with possibilities, and ziplining is a uniquely thrilling one. What better way to see the beautiful island of Maui than with a leader in sustainable tourism. The new Flyin’ Hawaiian Zipline Tour takes participants on a five-hour tour that includes eight zipline experiences, including a backwards zip. The grand finale line is a doozy at close to a mile long. The innovative course spans lengthwise across the West...

March 19th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

St. Patty’s Day in Honolulu

It may be as far as you can get from Ireland, but Honolulu is not short on Irish spirit. This Wednesday, downtown Honolulu will dress up in green, chug green beer and party on Nu’uanu Street as part of its St. Patrick’s Day Chinatown Block Party. But if this enormous street party isn’t your style, there are plenty of other trendy spots to choose from to join in the Irish festivities. Here’s a little breakdown of the parties going down on Wednesday, March 17. DOWNTOWN HONOLULU: St....

March 17th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

The Fairmont Orchid honors Earth Hour

Honolulu City Lights Out program, a monthly Earth Hour on the third Saturday between 8-9 pm, is part of a nationwide initiative to save energy. The initiative was started by EarthHour.org, a global event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to raise awareness about climate change. This year’s Lights )ut will start at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010. For the third consecutive year, all 60 of Fairmont’s landmark hotels and resorts around the planet will participate in...

March 14th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Win a million HawaiianMiles courtesy of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and Hawaiian Airlines have teamed up to offer the ultimate grand-prize giveaway: one million HawaiianMiles! That’s enough to fly around the whole world! Individuals have until March 31, 2010 to enter to win this experience of a lifetime and can enter either online or by mail. HawaiianMiles is the frequent-flyer program sponsored and administered by Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re not interested in flying around the world (but why wouldn’t you be?),...

March 13th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More

Spring on Oahu: Festivals and Events

Oahu is home to the largest number of festivals and events in Hawaii. Each year, visitors have the opportunity to experience unique island events that showcase the the state’s rich cultural scene. From March 12-14, experience Pacific Harmony at the Honolulu Festival, Hawaii’s premier cultural event, which promotes understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Dance performances and traditional art demonstrations are displayed...

March 9th, 2010 | Hawaii | Read More