Luana Experience Series distills lively libations
The directions were daunting: In six minutes, create three cocktails, each with at least three of the five ingredients provided, and use all the ingredients at least once. Read more
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Historic figures come to life at Oahu’s oldest graveyard
Every June, Hawaii’s history comes to life among the headstones at Oahu Cemetery. Founded in 1844, Oahu Cemetery is Hawaii’s oldest public cemetery, the final resting place for many Honolulu notables and the setting of Cemetery Pupu Theatre. Read more
Kamehameha Festival perpetuates pride of culture
These are the values and traditions that characterize Hilo’s Kamehameha Festival, which honors the great warrior king who united the Hawaiian islands under one rule. Read more
Introduce yourself to creativity over Art Lunch
Don’t think art is your thing? Art Lunch at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM) might change your mind Read more
Sunset dinner cruise a luxurious way to end the day
Few things can match the majesty of a Hawaii sunset. Atlantis Cruises enhances that with an experience that’s part adventure, part relaxation and all pleasure. Read more
Jack-of-all-trades finds his calling in Hamakua land
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Tour is a dream come true for dolphin lovers
It was a memorable wedding, to be sure: The 75 unexpected guests that showed up at Puuhonua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge) for the May 2002 sunset nuptials drew as much attention as the bride and groom. Read more
Lei Day celebration to honor Waikiki beachboys
John Makua was just 3 years old when his late father, Kimo, took him to Waikiki Beach for his first swimming lesson. Kimo’s instructions to his son as he put him in the water were simple: “Swim; no drown!” Read more
Tours forge links between farms and consumers
Dairies, cornfields and orchards surround Hagerstown, Md., which sits in a valley of the Appalachian Mountains. Read more
Waipa nurtures stewardship and love of the land
Waipa’s story is about courage, vision, perseverance and a strong commitment to malama aina (care for the land). Read more
Sacred site and legacy endure at Maui resort
Whenever Clifford Naeole visits the Honokahua Preservation Site on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, he is filled with gratitude. Read more
Walking tour spotlights UH architecture, history
A two-hour walking tour will cover a mile and more than a century of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s fascinating history. Read more
Before you travel, assess any medical needs
From daily medications to assistive devices, line up what you’ll require before hitting the road. Read more
A tour of Parker Ranch is a trip through history
Parker Ranch, one of the oldest cattle ranches in America, is marking its 170th anniversary this year. Read more
Event celebrates schools’ perpetuation of language
If a group of Hawaiian educators hadn’t met in 1982 to develop the immersion concept of Punana Leo , Kili Na-mau‘u is certain the Hawaiian language would have been lost. Read more
Enjoy whale season’s peak with a scenic sail off Maui
Two unexpected guests wound up being the highlight of Katherine Allen’s birthday in December. Read more
Works by South Kona artists can be viewed next weekend
Boar tusks, horse hair, volcanic ash, bottle caps and chess pieces are among the eclectic objects that Jozuf Hadley uses for his 3-D works of “assemblage” art. Read more
Art in action, out in the open, provides a treat in old Lahaina
Lois Reiswig jokingly says she can’t draw a straight line, let alone an entire scene, but she has nonetheless become a leader in Maui’s thriving art community. Read more
Japan’s ukulele ambassador hosts 2 days of musical fun
Kazuyuki Sekiguchi first saw the ukulele in the 1985 film “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” one of Woody Allen’s most critically and financially successful movies. Read more
‘Pink Palace’ tour is fun way to learn its history
The Royal Hawaiian is turning 90 — another milestone for the stately Waikiki landmark that has been nicknamed the “Pink Palace of the Pacific.” Read more
Past comes to life during festive Living History Day
“If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree. ” Read more
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