Archive for the ‘Hawaii’ Category

Affordable Kaua’i: Top 10 Free (Or Nearly Free) Ways To Enjoy The Garden Isle

LIHU‘E, KAUA‘I – Like most everything in life, the best things to enjoy about Kaua’i are free – or at least pretty affordable. Called Hawai‘i’s Island of Discovery and popularly referred to as “the Garden Island” – both for good reason – Kaua‘i’s landscape is an enticing, exciting playground for lovers of the environment, outdoor [...]

October 25, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

Hawaii’s AlohaBus Launches “Honolulu Holiday Lights Tour 2011″ and Tickets are Now on Sale

HONOLULU, HAWAII – The double-decker, hop-on hop-off AlohaBus is giving Oahu visitors and kama‘aina an exciting way to view the holiday lights this season with its new “Honolulu Holiday Lights Tour 2011.” From December 4-30, 2011, the nightly “Honolulu Holiday Lights Tour” AlohaBus tour will continuously run every 30-45 minutes between 5:30 – 10:00 p.m., [...]

October 20, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

Kaua’i, The Island Of Wellness And Rejuvenation

On Kaua‘i, the oldest major island of Hawai‘i, the mana is inescapable. Meaning spiritual power in Hawaiian, mana is a quality felt and sometimes seen on Kaua‘i, palpable in the visual beauty of the landscape, the quality of air and ocean, and the interplay of natural elements that invigorate, relax, and rejuvenate.

September 27, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

Hawaiian Music Now Available on AlohaBus

HONOLULU, HAWAII – A new Hawaiian music channel on the double-decker AlohaBus is enhancing the sightseeing experience on Oahu. Through a partnership with The Mountain Apple Company HAWAI‘I, AlohaBus riders can enjoy hours of songs by popular Hawaiian entertainers including Israel IZ Kamakawiwo‘ole, The Brothers Cazimero, HAPA, Amy Hanaiali‘i and Brother Noland.

September 22, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

Hawaiian Air Launches Daily Nonstop Honolulu – Fukuoka flights

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will add daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and Fukuoka, its third destination in Japan, beginning in April 2012, pending Japan government approval. Fukuoka will be the fourth destination in Asia that Hawaiian has introduced recently to its route network, following the launches of service to Tokyo in [...]

September 14, 2011   Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Hawaii

Hawai’i's Annual Princess Ka‘iulani Lei Draping Celebration To Be Held in October 2011

WHAT: Outrigger Enterprises Group and the OHANA Waikiki East hotel commemorate Princess Ka‘iulani’s birthday with a lei-draping ceremony at her statue in Waikiki, and a brief program. The Princess Ka‘iulani statue was commissioned in 1999 by Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and the Kelley family as part of their commitment to restoring Waikiki’s history and honoring [...]

August 29, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

U.S. News and World Report List Ranks Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island in Top 10 of Best Adventure Vacations in the USA

HONOLULU – Americans looking for adventure on their holidays favor the Hawaiian Islands, with Kauai ranked No. 3, Maui No. 4 and Hawaii Island No. 7 in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of “16 Best Adventure Vacations in the USA” released today.

August 26, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

Who will be the Next Star at Outrigger’s Kani Ka Pila Grille in Hawaii?

WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU – After an extensive search and listening to a myriad of musical entries, the search for the next Kani Ka Pila Grille musical star nears! Five finalists have been selected to compete during the third annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search, which is being held this year in conjunction with the [...]

August 11, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

Festivals of Hawaii App Now Available for Download

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Locals and visitors can now find timely information on events sponsored by the Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA) at their fingertips. HTA has launched its first smartphone application for Festivals of Hawai’i, providing details on more than 100 events throughout the islands. The free app is available for download on iTunes for iPhone [...]

August 5, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii

If You’re Headed for Hawaii – A Few Updates

The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) on Oahu plans to spend $38 million over the next five years to enhance its establishment through renovations, new activities, shows, restaurants, and more. The first phase of the upgrade is already underway with the introduction of four of eight new Go Native! activities including cooking demos, umu (Samoan above-ground [...]

August 3, 2011   Posted in: Hawaii