For The Love Of Music
On a cool relaxing mid-week night in Waikiki, everybody wants a moment with 64-year-old traditional Hawaiian musician Cyril Pahinui. And it’s no wonder. The guy is a certified living legend as a master of slack key guitar. Earlier this year,… More >
Open Season
Pro golfers vie for the crown at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Golf is another addition to one of the many perks of being in Hawai‘i during the winter months. As the snow, rain and chill drapes the fairways of… More >
There She Blows!
Hawai‘i is the humpbacks’ seasonal home. The majesty and grace of the humpback whale as it travels through Hawaiian waters is a sight to behold. For many, the arrival of the humpback whale (they travel to the sheltering waters off… More >
SURFING: Hawai‘i’s Gift to the Sporting World
There’s no escaping the culture of surfing here on O‘ahu—it’s a part of the fabric of the island. And although you might think the bright-colored board shorts, dozens of surfboard shapes and endless surf-inspired apparel are “what it’s all about,”… More >
Q&A with “Hawaii Five-0” Sunset on the Beach 2014
Thousands gathered at Queen’s Surf Beach in Waikiki last September for CBS’ Sunset on the Beach premiere event celebrating Season Five and the 100th episode of “Hawaii Five-0.” As the show’s cast arrived on the red carpet, many took the… More >
Face Off Indulge in a signature facial
There’s more to attaining beautiful skin than slapping on a dollop of moisturizer at night, and for most of us, a facial is one of the few sources of professional help for our skin. Among the benefits of having an… More >
Off The Beaten Path Sandsational!
Sheraton Waikiki welcomes guests with stunning sand sculptures. I’m standing in the Sheraton Waikiki lobby looking out toward the beautiful blue ocean when my iPhone alerts on a text message. My sister Ruth Anne, who lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming,… More >
Helumoa: The Royal Hawaiian Center
‘OLELO: HO‘I KA WAI A KA PUNA NOHO MAI. The water returns to the spring and there it remains. By Lynn Cook Illuminated by legend, Helumoa glows in the center of Waikiki. It is a wahi pana, a sacred and… More >
The New Black
No longer relegated to Halloween-related pieces, orange is now the chosen hue for the fashion-forward. Forever 21 short dress in black/coral $9.80 Forever 21 Royal Hawaiian Center 2301 Kalakaua Ave. Tory Burch ‘Robinson’ woven satchel $695 T Galleria Hawaii by… More >
Being Green
Home décor with Mother Earth in mind (from top left) Heather Brown blank frames made from reclaimed wood $80 to $120 Greenroom Hawaii 2255 Kalakaua Ave. (808) 931-8908 and 2350 Kalakaua Ave. (808) 924-4404 GrafixMat laser engraved natural cork coasters… More >
