The story of the USS Missouri battleship remains true to heart in the new international blockbuster Battleship. In the movie, the Pacific fleet is destroyed by aliens and survivors regroup at Pearl Harbor to reactivate the last remaining battleship and head into battle.
Two airlines will be adding flights to Hawaii, making it more convenient than ever to plan the Hawaiian vacation you've been dreaming of! Beginning November 5, 2012 Alaska Airlines will be adding four flights a week between Portland, Oregon and Lihue, Kauai. Local carrier Mokulele Airlines will begin summertime air service to from Honolulu to...
The USS Arizona Memorial will be celebrating it's golden anniversary of remembering fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend. Since it's dedication on May 30, 1962 over 50 million visitors have stepped onto the solemn structure, and the monument has become one of Hawaii's most recognizable and visited sites. After 50 years, and 100 million...
The Big Island of Hawaii is home to the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. This past week Kilauea Volcano has had increased activity and lava levels in the crater have been rising. The best time for Hawaii volcano tours is when it's most active, so here's a look at what's hot right now.
Honolulu fashion boutique Eden in Love has constantly been committed to improving the community. Taking this maxim to heart, founder Tanna Dang entered the National Retail Federation's video contest, and won!
Coastal Living Magazine named Lahaina, Maui, as one of America’s Top 15 Best Seaside Towns—and for good reasons, as the magazine will reveal when it hits stand in June 2012. “The charming gateway to Maui’s world-famous Kaanapali and Kapalua beach resorts to the north,” said Coastal Living Magazine in a recent announcement about the ranking....
The City and County of Honolulu is hosting a Military Appreciation Day at the Honolulu Zoo, all military card ID holders can enjoy free entrance to the zoo on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Military Appreciation Day at Honolulu Zoo Free entry with military ID Saturday, May 19th 2012 From 9am until 2pm If you’re planning...
The Nevada-based airline company Allegiant Air will soon be flying nonstop from the mainland to Maui. The annoucement of new Allegiant Air flights to Hawaii was announced May 15, 2012. Come this November, nonstop flights will begin service to Maui, and flights to Oahu will also be available. The low-down on airfare deals: Allegiant Air...
Due to the rise in popularity of Kau coffee from Pahala on the Big Island, displaced sugar farmers now have a sweet tooth for the little red Kau berries. In April 2012 the top 10 brews for Coffee of the Year were posted and Kau Coffee received three of the ten positions (6,8 and 10)....
Pearl Harbor will play host to the Rim of the Pacific Exercises from June 29-August 3, 2012. This is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, conducted by a collaboration of several nations around the world, including Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India and Indonesia. Their goal? To prepare and train for all eventuality in aquatic combat. Who will participate in RIMPAC? Twenty-two...
When traveling to neighboring islands on Hawaiian Airlines, you may be charged with a new through-check baggage fee if you booked your itinerary on separate tickets. Hawaiian Airlines announced that, "...we can no longer afford to accommodate through-checked baggage as a courtesy to our guests unless the travel is on a single ticket." The change...
217 years ago, in May of 1795 the Battle of Nuuanu (pronounced “Noo oo ah noo”) was the last major Hawaiian battle that united the island tribes under one monarch, King Kamehameha from the the Big Island of Hawaii. This final great battle fought on the Pali cliffs of Oahu ended with Kamehameha’s men forcing...