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…
Five Favorite Things About Germaine’s Luau
By: Maria Kanai I recently had the opportunity to visit Germaine’s Luau on Oahu with my husband. It was a welcome break from the holiday craziness to enjoy an evening with just the two of us. I’ve been a tourist to Hawaii a few times when I was a child – my father was an…
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…
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 establishments known for local flair and being creative with their dishes, which…
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…
Scoop Up These Hawaii Souvenirs
Bringing back a slice of paradise from your latest visit to Hawaii is an essential part of any trip to the islands. While you can’t take home a piece of the breathtaking sunsets, aloha spirit or warm gentle waters, you can find your own little piece of the islands to treasure for years to come….
Hawaiian Hula Dance 101
There’s a lot of hoopla on hula, the art form is known around the world – from little fishing villages in Japan to dance troupes in New York City. You probably grew up seeing hula performed on TV, with tanned girls in grass skirts against a backdrop of swaying palms. Or it was the routine…
Aloha & Welcome to Our New 2012 Website!
To ring in the New Year, we have reinvigorated the www.robertshawaii.com site with new photos, products, and a restructured layout. The clean design of www.robertshawaii.com allows customers to navigate the site easily. Customers will benefit from the Island Guide page by learning about each island and the tours and activities we are able to offer….
Alii Kai Catamaran Celebrates Chinese New Year!
Happy Aloha Friday! Chinese New Year is around the corner and Alii Kai Catamaran will be offering a special menu on Monday, January 23rd. Our enhanced menu retains all of our traditional favorites with additional Chinese delicacies for this special occasion. Happy New Year from Everyone at Alii Kai Catamaran and Roberts Hawaii! Hawaii Oahu…