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Hawaii travel trends for 2011
Flights are increasing, parks are cleaning up and hotels are getting makeovers as tourism bounces back. See what's up at Pearl Harbor.
7 highlights of Hilo, Hawaii
With direct flights from SFO starting in June, we've found eight great reasons to head to Hilo, including tropical waterfalls, a tsunami museum and fiery lava at Volcanoes National Park.
Best handmade Hawaii treats
Chef Peter Merriman shares his eight favorite island treats, from creamy shave ice at Tom's Mini Mart to persimmon jam at Hashimoto's.
Hawaii Insider
'Iolani Palace, independence and Dr. King
Jan. 17 has a special meaning in Hawai'i well beyond today's celebration of Martin Luther King Day: It's the...
Top Destinations
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.
Outdoors
6 ways to make waves in Hawaii
Try spearfishing, outrigger canoeing and night diving with manta rays and gain new respect for Hawaiian seas and sea life. Photos.
Food
Where to go gourmet on Kauai
On the Garden Isle, a new crop of chefs are preparing cutting-edge dishes from locally sourced veggies and sustainable seafood. Photos.
Family
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
Every season is wedding season in Hawai'i, thanks to its romantic venues, year-round warm weather and instant-honeymoon appeal.
Budget
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.
More Hawaii Stories
5 books for Hawaii lovers
Everyone on your gift list can enjoy armchair travel to Hawaii with prose and photos from the islands.
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
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
Is there anything better than a Hawaiian beach? We found 5 reasons to say "yes" in Lanai's upcountry hills.
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
Lighthouses along Hawaii's lava-strewn shoreline illuminate the islands' unique history, geography and culture.
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Aloha Friday
Top Hawaii travel trends for 2011
After what appears to have been the busiest Christmas since the economic bust...
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