Last Minute Omiyage (gifts)
Vibrantly colored tea towels in tropical designs, From Cultivate Hawai‘i at Owens & Co. Photo by Natalie Schack
Dine Out At One of These Four Restaurants For Christmas
BY: MARIA KANAI Make Christmas day extra special by visiting one of these restaurants around Hawaii that’s serving up delicious food for dinner. Think beyond roast turkey or carved ham with mashed potatoes (though there’s nothing wrong with that!) – these are all…
Four Places to See Christmas Displays in Hawaii
Photo credit Maria Kanai
Think Outside the Postcard
Photo by Natalie Schack
7 Hawai‘i Sweet Treats to Try
Leonard’s on Kapahulu Avenue. Has the best Malasadas.
Hit Up These Six Local Stores for the Holidays
Remembering Pearl Harbor – 77th Anniversary
BY: MARIA KANAI As we enter the merry holiday season, it’s also important for us to remember NationalPearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is held annually on December 7. To honor the 2,403 U.S. citizens who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl…
5 Ways Hawaii Does Winter
BY: MARIA KANAI While winter in Hawaii isn’t quite full of typical, traditional Christmas images: white snow, sweater weather or a roaring fireplace, we’ve got plenty of Christmas spirit of our own! Here are some of our favorite ways we do winter … island-style!
Oahu Events To Fill Your Summer
Mark your calendar! From hula festivals and ocean sports to live music and entertainment, the long days of summer are the perfect time to take advantage of Oahu’s many outdoor events and activities. Plan your trip now to soak in Hawaii’s warm, balmy weather along with all the culture, sports and music the islands have…
Our Favorite Ways to Bring a Piece of Hawaii Home with You
When you think of Hawaii you don’t typically think of it as a shopping destination (unless it’s to pick up an extra swimsuit to use at the beach). But from fresh macadamia nuts and locally made honey, to colorfully designed aloha shirts and brightly printed purses, there’s a good chance that you’ll want to take…