Kona coffee growers wait all year in anticipation of this annual event.  Bragging rights and the prestige of winning the cupping contest is a big deal.  While years ago, there was a handful of Kona coffee brands, notably Lion and  Royal, today there are dozens of private label brands being offered and the competition is […]

October is a time when thoughts go to ghosts (obake) and stories of the unexplained.   Hawaii is recognized as one of the most haunted states in America and the reason for this has been credited to its unique mix of multi-cultural immigrants who all brought their own superstitious beliefs with them.  Over the years, these […]

Maui is the place to be for November sports with the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational NCAA Basketball Tournament and the Maui Invitational Golf Class, both being held. This is the first year of the Maui Invitational’s new expanded format, going from 8-teams to 12-teams and an additional 11 games played on the mainland prior to arriving in Hawaii.

Nani Moon Mead, LLC, is the only producer of tropical honey wines in the state of Hawaii and can be found in Kapa’a, Kauai. Made with locally produced honey and locally grown fruits and without the use of any sulfites or other artificial chemicals, they currently produce five different varieties of honey wine.

Happy Chinese New Year!
January 23rd, marks the start of the Chinese New Year, with 2012 being the Year of the Dragon, more specifically, the Year of the Water Dragon.  Traditionally celebrations are held for fifteen days, this year ending on February 6.  Having said that, the Chinese New Year will be celebrated over differing periods […]

Visit one…two…or all of them?
One of the biggest mistake many first-time visitors to the Aloha State make is to try and take in too much of the island experience with too little time.  While on paper, it might seem like you could spend a week and island-hop until you’ve taken in the six major islands, […]

Two recent bills under consideration are aimed at leveling the playing field between timeshares and traditional room rentals.  The current formula used to calculate the value of a timeshare when used by its owner appears to undervalue the market value of that unit and therefore the occupancy tax paid by the owner.
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Hawaiian Airlines Inter-island Fee Raises to $17 for 1st Bag
Starting September 1, 2011, passengers flying Hawaiian Airlines between the islands will face a higher checked baggage fee for the first bag checked.  The current $10 inter-island bag fee will rise to $17.  The […]