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American Idol Winner Iam Tongi is a Hawaiian Idol!

Unless you have been living on another planet the last couple of months, Hawaiians across all the islands have been celebrating the result of the latest American Idol competition, thanks to Oahu-born William “Iam” Tongi, the series winner. In fact, celebrations could be heard across the Pacific as Iam is the first Pacific Islander to…

Discover Hollywood Magic in Paradise: The Famous Hawaii Movie Tour® Experience on Kauai

The Ultimate Film Buff’s Guide to Kauai’s Famous Movie Locations

Exploring the Giftshop at Germaine’s Luau

By Maria Kanai While you’re at Germaine’s Luau, I highly recommend making a stop at the luau’s gift shop to find special omiyage (gifts) for family and friends back home. If you arrive by 5:30 p.m. at the luau, you have about an hour to enjoy the setting sun and a mai tai from the…

Potluck Pro Tip: Bring These Iconic Hawaii Pies and Cakes To Your Next Party

Photo by Natalie Schack By: Natalie Schack Let?s talk parties. Christmas and Thanksgiving are just at our tails, and we?re going to take a wild guess and say you?re probably feeling a bit overbaked right now. There?s still a whole year of celebrations around the corner, but who?s still got time or energy for additional…

Think Outside the Postcard

Photo by Natalie Schack Festive, local Christmas Cards to Give This Yuletide Season BY: NATALIE SCHACK Little notes and trinkets that let people know you’re thinking about them can speak serious volumes. That especially goes for when you’re living it up in Hawaii during this time of year, when your frostbitten friends back home may…