Special Events

  A momentous occasion unfolded this past Monday as the highly anticipated VIP soft opening of Duty-Free Shoppers Galleria Waikiki took center stage. Nestled in the heart of Waikiki, this shopping haven is all set to revolutionize the retail landscape in Hawaii. While guests were thrilled to get a glimpse of the luxurious offerings, there…

  Aloha, friends and partners! We at Roberts Hawaii are thrilled to share some electrifying news with you. We’ve recently expanded our fleet with the addition of five new electric buses. This includes three electric motorcoach buses and two electric school buses. Coupled with our existing electric school bus, our current electric vehicle (EV) fleet…

  June 30, 2023, will mark the commencement of a transformative era in transportation for Honolulu, with the launch of the highly anticipated Skyline, also known as the Rail. A few days prior to this historic event, an exclusive experience was granted to the Executive Committee of Roberts Hawaii, who had the privilege of previewing…

  Every year during the week that follows Easter Sunday, the small town of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai’i comes alive with the sights, sounds, and spirit of hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Known as the world’s premier event celebrating the traditional Hawaiian dance, this week-long festival honors King David Kalākaua, the…

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 establishments known for local flair and being creative with their dishes, which…

By Maria Kanai Oahu – Christmas Lane, 45-355 to 45-395 Namoku Street Every year, practically all the homes on this street light up for the holidays. Find parking if you’re able to and walk from end to end to see all the fun decorations like Waldo, snowmen, giant penguins and bears, Minions and more. There’s…

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 Harbor on that day in 1941, you can participate in several…

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! 1. Holiday Feasting You know it’s a party when there’s a pile of slippers (slippahs)! crowding the front door. Our Christmas parties tend to morph into an all-day, potluck-style feast with a revolving door of guests: parents, kids, aunties, uncles, tutus, friends, grandkids, and so on – maybe because we live in a state where so many homes are made up of multi-generational families. Some of our family-favorite dishes during the holidays include: Kalua turkey: Slow-cooked shredded turkey with a deep, smoky-salty flavor Pumpkin crunch: All the aunties make this! The crust holds a sweet pumpkin…

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…

The Lunar New Year – or Chinese New Year – is right around the corner and in Hawaii, it’s a pretty big deal. From block party celebrations to household traditions, the coming of the New Year gathers people together as they wish one another good fortune and honor ancestors. The date of the Lunar New…