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HAWAII FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL PRESENTS A STAR-STUDDED ARRAY OF COOKING DEMOS, WINE TASTINGS AND CULTURAL EXCURSIONS

HONOLULU – Delve into the daytime events of the 3rd Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) for up close and personal experiences with chefs, farmers, winemakers, and cultural practitioners. The festival, held from September 1-9, will showcase the Aloha State’s enviable bounty of locally sourced produce, seafood, beef and poultry, and offer one-of-a-kind cooking [...]

June 11, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Memorial Day Hawaii Style with 5000 Candle-lit Lanterns

Today marks the 15th annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony, one of the largest and most moving Memorial Day observances in the United States. At sunset, more than 5,000 candle-lit lanterns bearing remembrances and prayers illuminated the ocean off of Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu with tens of thousands of people in [...]

May 28, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Set to Highlight Agriculture, Culinary Evolution of Hawaiian Islands, September 1-9, 2013

HONOLULU – Culinary travelers seeking an inspiring adventure that offers a distinct sense of place, unforgettable food and wine experiences, and features more than 70 of the world’s best-known chefs all using the freshest island ingredients will find the Hawaiian Islands their destination of choice this fall.

April 24, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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The Maui Celebrity Series Will Return to Hawaii

Brian Evans, the singer who created “The Maui Celebrity Series” on Maui in 2009/10, will again produce the series on the island, with an eye on bringing shows to other islands in Hawaii. His series, which brought to Maui the likes of David Spade, Mick Fleetwood, Citizen Cope, Roseanne Barr, William Shatner, MOS DEF, Tom Green, [...]

March 6, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Some Reasons Wh Kauai is Hawaii’s Adventure Island

Why is Kaua‘i such a favorite of filmmakers? They love beauty and adventure, and Kaua‘i is brimming with both. Kaua‘i is the only island in Hawai‘i with navigable rivers, and waterways mean adventure. Its 50 miles of white-sand shoreline offer more beaches per mile than any other island in Hawai‘i, and that means ocean adventure.

January 14, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Protecting and Developing Oahu’s Famous North Shore

NORTH SHORE, Hawaii – Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii has a guiding philosophy for its future – “Tomorrow’s Ahupua’a.” Ancient Hawaiians used a concept of land division, called an ahupua’a, which is a section of land from the mountain to the sea. The ancient ahupua`a was [...]

January 14, 2013 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Honolulu Rail Given the Green Light by Federal Judge

BY MARK ABRAMSON | December, 2012 US District Judge A. Wallace Tashima has given the City and County of Honolulu and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation everything short of a total victory in the federal lawsuit brought by former Gov. Ben Cayetano and others in an effort to stop Oahu’s US$5.16 billion elevated-rail, mass-transit [...]

December 28, 2012 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Kaua‘i: What’s Blooming on this Hawaiian Garden Isle

LIHUE, KAUAI – This is the time of year for many to think about trading in the snow and chill of winter for the enticing warmth of Kauai, where rejuvenation is found amidst the lush tropical surroundings, beautiful white-sand beaches, and spectacular blue skies. The following are updates and information about the newest happenings, specials and [...]

December 17, 2012 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Kid-friendly Museum Programs in Hawai’i Include Culture and History

A family vacation to the Hawaiian Islands can involve more than just sun, sand, and surf. Families can expand their Hawaii experience with a visit to one of the multitude of museums to learn more about the islands’ unique culture and history in a fun and engaging way. Turn young travelers into modern-day explorers at [...]

July 17, 2012 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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Avoiding Costly and Exhausting Mistakes During Hawaiian Vacation

Looking to get to Hawaii without blowing your son’s college fund? Want to experience the islands but not sure when to go? Here’s how to avoid costly and exhausting mistakes during your Hawaiian vacation.

April 30, 2012 ¡ admin ¡ Comments Closed
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