Half off “Return to Waikiki” tickets!
... coming off of a successful stint from the “Curators of Hawaiian Music” series at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel– brings the Waikiki lu’au back to its roots. His “Return to Waikiki” lu’au both entertains and educates by tracing out the history of Hawaiian music from its beginnings in chant and hula all the way through to today’s popular local hits.
If you’ve ever stopped to wonder about things like why slack-key guitarists play in a slack key, why the...
August 25th, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: luau, Waikiki
Duke’s Oceanfest
... OceanFest, inspired by the iconic Duke Kahanamoku and his enduring ocean sports legacy, commenced yesterday and will be held all week in Waikiki through Saturday, August 28.
The opening festivities of OceanFest included a cultural opening ceremony and a birthday celebration and lei draping at the Duke statue in honor of Duke’s 120th birthday. Throughout the week ocean sports events will be held along with many other cultural features. Hip Duke’s OceanFest t-shirts and other...
August 23rd, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: festival, Waikiki
Make leis for Memorial Day
... day to honor those who gave their lives in service to the country, and this year on the Friday, May 28, before Memorial Day, the Outrigger Hotels in Waikiki are offering a special lei making tutorial.
The giving of lei has always been a traditional Hawaiian way to welcome, congratulate or honor a person, so what better way to spend Memorial Day than learning how to make a commemorative lei to honor veterans? Visitors to both Outrigger Reef on the Beach [map] and Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach...
May 17th, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, lei, Waikiki
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 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: festival, spam, Waikiki
Oahu Surfing for Beginners
... a pretty scary situation in the water.
If you’re a beginner surfer, it might be a good idea to take a surf lesson or two from a Beach Boy in Waikiki. Stick to beginner breaks such as Queens, right in front of the Duke statue in Waikiki, or Cliffs, which you will spot from the lookout on Diamond Head Road.
Be careful out there in the water, but enjoy the waves this summer!
Photo courtesy of digitonin (Flickr)
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April 22nd, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, surfing, Waikiki
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 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredart, hotel, Waikiki
What’s new on Oahu: Friendly changes to Aqua hotels
... here on this happening island.
Beginning this year, Aqua Hotels & Resorts has begun offering pet-friendly options at three of its hotels in Waikiki: Aqua Waikiki Pearl, Aqua Waikiki Wave and Continental Surf Hotel. Each of these boutique hotels are rolling out the red carpet to dogs up to 20 pounds. The hotels require a fee of $25 per night, with a $100 deposit refundable upon checkout, after inspection of the room. Both Aqua Waikiki Pearl and Aqua Waikiki Wave also provide doggie treats,...
February 24th, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: honolulu, hotels, Oahu, pet-friendly, Waikiki
What’s new on Oahu: Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk
... last few days of February, I will provide you with the latest updates and attractions here on this happening island.
Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk opened late last year in November 2009 to a great deal of buzz and hype. The 38-story tower has 462 hotel rooms and luxury suites, including studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and penthouse accommodations. Each unit features Koa wood, granite and marble finishes, and many units include a full kitchen with Bosch, Sub-Zero and...
February 23rd, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Hawaii, honolulu, hotel, Oahu, trump hotel, Waikiki
A 3-day Hawaiian vacation for just $399!
... $399, but this travel package includes airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco AS WELL AS a three-night stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani in Waikiki AND a three-day Hertz car rental.
Located in the heart of Waikiki and set on the former estate of Hawaii’s last and most beloved princess Victoria Kaiulani, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel offers both comfort and relaxation and is just steps from Waikiki’s unlimited shopping, dining and nightlife. Guests enjoy romantic poolside...
February 16th, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Hawaii, hertz, honolulu, package, pleasant holidays, sheraton princess kaiulani, travel deal, vacation, Waikiki
Moonlight Movies in Waikiki
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a Moonlight Movie at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk. On Saturday, February 13, the hotel will host a poolside showing of Sandra Bullock’s popular romantic comedy “The Proposal” at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Waikiki guests can watch the film from inside the heated swimming pool on floating rafts or while enjoying cocktails and snacks on one of the resort’s chaise lounges. Viewers can...
February 3rd, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: embassy suites, featuredarticle, honolulu, moonlight movie, movie, the proposal, valentine's day, Waikiki
Enjoy a Chic Retreat at the Waikiki Parc Hotel
... namely President’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Whether families or couples are looking for some time on the beach or city-center sightseeing the Waikiki Parc Hotel is hoping to provide island visitors with a most memorable winter experience.
The Waikiki Parc Hotel is inviting travelers to enjoy a chic retreat. Celebrate the guilt-free indulgences that only Waikiki, Hawaii’s premiere travel destination, can offer. From shady palm trees, shopping, time at the spa to local dining, vibrant...
January 31st, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: chic retreat, featuredarticle, Hawaii, hotel, lotus, lotus experience, retreat, spa, Waikiki, waikiki parc hotel
In Between: Honolulu’s Best Kept Secret
... journalists and consultants.
While Hawaii made it into just one category, it was a surprising one. In-Between, a little known gay-friendly bar in Waikiki, is up for “Small Wonder Bar of the Year,” in contention with three other bars on the mainland. Having lived here for almost 20 years, this was the first time I heard of In-Between, but when I did some more research on the place, it seems I’ve been deprived of some good old-fashioned karaoke fun.
In-Between is located on a...
January 26th, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bar, featuredarticle, gay friendly, Hawaii, honolulu, in-between, nightlife, Waikiki
Sheraton Waikiki’s Enticing Holiday Menu
Photo courtesy of thezipper/Flickr
The Sheraton Waikiki Kai Market’s Executive Chef Darren Demaya has created a Christmas menu reminiscent of his small kid time growing up in Hawaii. The menu will feature traditional local-style dishes alongside holiday favorites for Christmas Day brunch and dinner.
Kai Market’s family-friendly atmosphere is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday brunch or dinner while treating the hard-working cooks in the family to a well-deserved day off. This farm-to-table...
December 15th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: brunch, christmas, featuredarticle, Hawaii, honolulu, kai's market, sheraton waikiki, Waikiki
12 Days of Christmas at the Halekulani in Waikiki
... (or any time of the year for that matter), and that’s exactly why so many visitors make the journey across the Pacific for the winter. Waikiki‘s most revered hotel, the Halekulani, hopes to satisfy its guests this Christmas by offering a special “Twelve Days of Christmas” series.
Beginning December 12 and ending on Christmas Eve, guests will be treated to surprising, thoughtful, exclusive and complimentary holiday festivities. From poolside snow cones and limo transfers...
December 8th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: christmas, Halekulani, Hawaii, holidays, Waikiki
Waikiki’s Holiday Parade
... warm weather but also warm holiday fun. The Friday following Thanksgiving is not just Black Friday for shoppers, but also is the evening of the Waikiki Holiday Parade. The parade features local bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials, dignitaries and entertainers. It begins at 7 pm from Fort DeRussy and heads down Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park.
The parade is a real treat for both visitors and locals to see Hawaii’s...
November 26th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, Hawaii, parade, Thanksgiving, Waikiki
Feast on Thanksgiving in Waikiki
... oven-roasted turkey with cranberry-ginger chutney. These are just a few of the mouthwatering menu items that will be featured at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk’s first-ever Thanksgiving Day Buffet. The resort will be hosting this celebratory feast on November 26, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on its Grand Lanai at just $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for kids.
Live entertainment will take place throughout the evening, including Hawaiian music performances by Roland Chang, a member of the Na...
November 17th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: buffet, embassy suites, event, featuredarticle, food, Hawaii, honolulu, Thanksgiving, Waikiki, waikiki beach walk
The new Trump hotel in Waikiki opens November 2009
Donald Trump’s newest hotel venture will open its doors a few weeks from now, and all of Waikiki is abuzz. Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk is expected to open in early November 2009 and will be one of the first ultra-luxury properties in Hawaii, located just steps away from Waikiki’s famous white sand beaches and the new Waikiki Beach Walk, which offers vibrant entertainment, exclusive boutiques and world-class restaurants.
The 38-story tower has 462 hotel rooms and luxury...
September 24th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay, News & Events, trump hotel, Waikiki
What’s so cool about… Waikiki?
Once a gathering place for Hawaiian royalty, Waikiki is now a gathering place for the world. It’s no surprise, then, that you will find something going on in “Tourist Town” nearly every night. Whether you’re looking for live music, hula, clubs, or pubs, Waikiki’s got it all.
Here are a few of Waikiki’s nightlife hotspots:
Waikiki is the new South Beach, so it’s fitting that Kevin Aoki (son of Benihana’s Rocky Aoki) chose to open his Doraku Sushi here....
September 1st, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Music & Nightlife, Waikiki
Halekulani is the #1 resort in Hawaii
... clientele.
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July 15th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: award, best resort in Hawaii, Halekulani, honolulu, Hotels & Places to Stay, News & Events, Travel + Leisure, Waikiki
Duke’s OceanFest
... Just so you know, he’s the Triple Crown of Surfing’s event coordinator, so he’s a tough one to please!
Duke’s OceanFest is held on Waikiki Beach by the Duke Statue in front of Queens Break, by the Police Station. The 8th Annual Duke’s OceanFest takes place August 23-29 and will feature an array of ocean sports competitions – surfing, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, beach volleyball – and more.
There will be plenty of spectators and participants – locals and tourists jam-packed...
July 12th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: duke, honolulu, kahanamoku, oceanfest, Sports & Recreation, surfing, Waikiki
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