Surf legends of Hawaii

Surf legends of Hawaii

The death ofsurfer Andy Irons placed him in a pantheon of legendary wave riders, from Duke Kahanamoku to Woody Brown. Their stories »

Gourmet on the Garden Isle

Gourmet on the Garden Isle

On Kauai, a new crop of creative chefs are preparing cutting-edge dishes from locally sourced veggies and sustainable seafood, often with an ocean view on the side. Photos.

6 different ways to make waves

6 different ways to make waves

Tired of just swimming and snorkeling? Try spearfishing, outrigger canoeing and night diving with manta rays and gain new respect for Hawaiian seas and sea life. Photos.

'Hawaii Five-O' thrills for fans

'Hawaii Five-O' thrills for fans

The tropical cop show returns to Oahu, where fans can visit iconic filming locations and take advantage of special "Five-O" deals. Photos

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SPICE OF LIFE

SPICE OF LIFE

by motherlode

11/23/2010 7:22:00 AM


Hawaii Insider

Hawai'i-themed cocktail contest: Voters, nonprofit are the winners

Taste what's shaking in island-inspired cocktails in San Francisco and a free trip to Kaua'i may be your...

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Top Destinations

Waikiki's 5 hottest music spots

Waikiki's 5 hottest music spots

From a Grammy nominee at the Hilton Village to slack-key virtuosos at the Outrigger, here's where to find Oahu's red-hot music scene.


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Family

Best family-friendly beaches

Best family-friendly beaches

Traveling with kids? You'll love these sandy strands, many of which offer easy access, restrooms, and wading areas.

Romantic

Best spots to tie the knot

Best spots to tie the knot

Every season is wedding season in Hawai'i, thanks to its romantic venues, year-round warm weather and instant-honeymoon appeal.

Outdoors

Preserving Hawaii's rare plants

Preserving Hawaii's rare plants

The Limahuli Garden on Kauai's North Shore celebrates indigenous people's ties to the land, as well as the islands' endangered plant heritage.

Budget

Shaving costs of summer travel

Shaving costs of summer travel

From airfare tips to lodging deals, we've found dozens of great ways to save on a summer vacation in the islands. Photos.

Food

Eat like a local on Maui

Eat like a local on Maui

From misoyaki butterfish to Spam musubi, John Flinn reveals the island delicacies that tourists often overlook.

More Hawaii Stories

Say Aloha to Chinatown

Say Aloha to Chinatown

This corner of downtown Honolulu is a fascinating place to explore two centuries of Chinese art and culture in Hawaii. Our guide »
Best gifts to give Hawaii

Best gifts to give Hawaii

It's time to give back to the islands, by donating to conservation groups or volunteering to save a reef or surf break.
5 upcountry pleasures on tiny Lanai

5 upcountry pleasures on tiny Lanai

Is there anything better than a Hawaiian beach? We found 5 reasons to say "yes" in Lanai's upcountry hills.
Islander or imposter?

Islander or imposter?

Our intrepid reporter unearths a slew of celebrities with ties — both real and imagined — to Hawaii. Find out who's a true islander and who ain't.
Hawaii's lighter side

Hawaii's lighter side

Lighthouses along Hawaii's lava-strewn shoreline illuminate the islands' unique history, geography and culture.
Best Hawaii beach reads

Best Hawaii beach reads

From stories of Oahu picture brides to tales of Pearl Harbor mayhem and murder, these titles offer a juicy, vicarious experience of Hawaii.
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