Waikiki magazine

Selections from Framing Paradise: Photography and Waikiki The place called Waikiki by ancient Hawaiians is known throughout the contemporary world as a vacation escape promising beaches and bars, shopping and sunsets. In the Hawaiian language, Waikiki is the “place of… More >

From lei-stringing to hula hands, lessons around Waikiki abound. Immersing yourself in a place makes your time there more meaningful. It’s one thing to remember the songs of Hawai‘i playing through your hotel lobby, but what about learning how to… More >

By Brandi-Ann Uyemura Fort DeRussy Armed Forces Recreation Center makes for a military retreat and more. A hop and a skip away from some of the more saturated areas in Waikiki is a place offering history and R&R for little… More >

Founders of clothing line Fighting Eel give us the scoop on their Waikiki location. As their 10-year anniversary approaches, locally designed clothing line Fighting Eel continues to expand by opening a third store location right here in Waikiki. The 820-square-foot… More >

When it comes to luxury living, there’s nothing quite like getting treated like a VIP, 24-7. Five-star hotels are known for their top-flight service and amenities, and when hotel hospitality meets posh pied-a-terre, you end up with one enviable place… More >

Melody Young loves to sit on her lanai and look at lush taro that thrives in Kuhio Mini Park, which is surrounded by a colorful hand-painted mural. “It’s so beautiful,” Young says. “It’s a real source of community pride.” On… More >

By Maria K. Regan On the 40th floor, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower’s Presidential Suites offer memorable views, room to relax and attentive service. For visitors seeking sweeping ocean vistas, spacious accommodations and personalized service, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower has answers…. More >

Spring is always a special time for me. As a life-long hula dancer, having the Merrie Monarch Festival (www. merriemonarch.com)—the “Olympics” of hula—just this past April in Hilo on Hawai‘i island, and the Waikiki International Hula Conference (see info, below)… More >

Spa treatments that keep it real When it comes to unwinding, there’s nothing better than being cocooned in honey and milk or getting a facial massage—complete with hot stones—while you soak in Waikiki’s gorgeous setting. If a spa session isn’t… More >

Beauty gets high tech! Ever since gender roles were divvied up, tools have been the heavy-duty objects of men’s work lives. Times have certainly changed. Women who now fill the dual roles of parent and hard-working exec don’t always have… More >