Culture & History

We always say that anytime is a good time to visit Hawaii, but some occasions can be more special than others — with the Christmas season being one of those…

Christmas decorations in Hawaii blend aloha and tropical themes with traditional favorites. They’re really special to see and enjoy when you visit Hawaii in December. From our visits to Hawaii…

Hau’oli La Aloha — that’s the Hawaiian way to wish a Happy Valentine’s Day. The literal translation is Happy Day [of] Love. Learn more about this phrase and how to pronounce…

Hawaii gets all decked out for the Christmas holiday. Though you’ll see some of the same decorations that we have on the mainland, like Santa ornaments, you’ll also see lots…

Hawaiian hula dancing is very captivating, though it can be a bit mysterious. The following infographic provides some interesting insights to help us understand hula dancing. Infographic produced by Fairmont Hotels…

We normally share readers photos on Fridays, but today we’re sharing a special photo for this day of Pearl Harbor Remembrance. Mahalo to Matt McGee for sharing this photo of an…

It seems that sample boxes are becoming super popular these days with more start ups offering sample boxes for niche interests. Well, as you’ve probably guessed, there are sample boxes…

King Kamehameha Day is celebrated as a statewide holiday throughout the Hawaiian Islands on June 11th. This revered king was the first to unite the islands of Hawaii in the late…

If you ever visit a fast food restaurant in Hawaii, you’ll probably notice some menu items that you wouldn’t find on the mainland. For example, as you’ll see in the…