March 28th, 2008 by susan j

Iolani Palace photo uploaded by digitonin

As an island out in the Pacific, Hawaii has a history and culture that are drastically different from the rest of the United States. Hawaii is one of only three U.S. states that were indepedent before joining (or being annexed by) the United States. It’s also the home to the only official state residence of royalty in the United States.

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March 26th, 2008 by jamie a

Oahu’s Waves Photo uploaded by skyseeker

If you’re not a seasoned surfer or a certified beach bum, it can be difficult to determine when it’s safe to head out into the waves.

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April 14th, 2008 by susan j

Japanese garden at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Oahu Photo uploaded by miszybabykiss

Even if you’ve already been to Oahu and think you know the island inside and out, then think again. This LA Times article reports that changes are afoot at many of the major hotels, shopping centers, and resorts on the island. Among these changes are additions to the Ala Moana Center and Hilton Hawaiian Village (pictured above) and renovations to the Royal Hawaiian, which reopens in mid-December.

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March 31st, 2008 by jamie a

Kapiolani Park Photo uploaded by skyseeker

Join in the Honolulu AIDS 5K Walk on April 20 around beautiful Kapiolani Park!

Register as an individual walker, team, or join an existing team and help raise funds for HIV prevention and the Life Foundation, Hawaii’s oldest and largest AIDS organization. Head over to the bandstand for registration at 8 am on the day of the race and be ready to start walking at 9 am sharp.

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May 1st, 2008 by ben c

Hey everyone, I’m beginning to upload videos all over the internet about the Go Card. You can find them on YouTube, Flickr, and other popular sites. We’re not going to make you scour the web, though. I’ll post them right here! Check out this video about the Makani Catamaran.The promotional footage they gave us included some cheesy background commercial that I also heard on the television in a commercial for acne treatment. No way was I going to use the same music, especially since we’re only posting these videos to the internet. If you liked the video, leave a comment, or check out other Go Card videos at our YouTube page.

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April 2nd, 2008 by jamie a

Underwater Fun Photo uploaded by calebdzahnd

The best way to experience a new place and culture is to listen to the amazing stories of the locals. In Hawaii, residents are extremely passionate about their homes, praising the land, the sea, and everything in between that makes them love living there. I stumbled upon a trove of wonderful accounts of the islands on GoHawaii.com called Stories of Hawaii.

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April 4th, 2008 by susan j

Aloha Airlines photo uploaded by randomduck

This past Monday, Aloha Airlines touched down in Honolulu International Airport for the last time. The airline has been around since 1947 and filed for bankruptcy in mid-March. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, roughly 100 former Aloha Airlines employees greeted Flight 251 when it arrived from Maui at 10:32 pm. Over half of the passengers on board were also employees.

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April 7th, 2008 by susan j

Jack Johnson photo uploaded by raveller

Since Jack Johnson and his wife Kim founded the Kokua Hawaii Foundation in 2003, the Kokua Festival has become an annual fundraising event bringing some of the world’s top music talent to Honolulu’s Waikiki Shell. Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Paula Fuga, Mason Jennings, and Go Jimmy will all be performing live on April 19 and 20.

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May 1st, 2008 by susan j

Spam photo uploaded by janetgalore

I admit it: when I heard about the 6th annual Waikiki Spam Jam, I pictured an angry mob of people complaining about the amount of junk in their email boxes. Au contraire, fellow travelers…

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April 28th, 2008 by susan j

Planning a trip can be stressful. Packing your luggage, planning out your itinerary, and picking a hotel are just a few of the challenges that await you. The last thing you want to do is arrive in Oahu and realize that you have no idea where you’re going.

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