2014 Hawai‘i Tourism Economy Should Surpass 2013
The latest numbers released by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority — from January to November — indicate the tourism economy in the Aloha State in 2014 will surpass the previous year’s numbers. Hawai‘i’s...
View ArticleIsland Activities — March 2015
Story and photos by Chandley G. Jackson At the Kapa‘a Farmers’ Market, Geo offers passersby flowers from his blue jade vine, and Kristin Weber and her daughter, Clara, graciously accept the gift. This...
View ArticleTop 10 Must Do Things On Kaua‘i
By Na Pali Coast Magazine Trying to figure out what to do on your trip to Kaua‘i this year? The Garden Isle, the lushest of all Hawaiian Islands, has quite a lot to offer in the way of activities....
View ArticleIsland Activities — April 2015
Stories and photos by Chandley G. Jackson The Westside is the best side to watch the sunset on Kaua‘i. It lingers momentarily over the forbidden isle of Ni‘ihau before dropping behind the ocean. Theo,...
View ArticleIsland Activities — June 2015
Stories and photos by Chandley G. Jackson At the Aloha-N-Paradise Art Gallery, satisfied customers thank Kelsey at the espresso bar for “the best coffee in town.” Kelsey indeed brews up some magic. “I...
View ArticleKalalau Trail Safety Video Released (w/ video)
The Kalalau Trail in the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park is likely the most heavily used hiking trail in Hawai‘i. An estimated 500,000 visitors and residents use the trail each year. Sandwiched...
View ArticleHanalei Surf School Shares the Love for Surfing
By Caroline Farley Growing up on the North Shore of Kaua‘i, Evan Valiere has lived the dream his whole life. He started surfing really young, and turned professional in his teens. By the time he was...
View ArticleIsland Activities — August 2015
Stories and photos by Caroline Farley At the Menehune Products Fair in Waimea, Arlene Maurice, of Kekaha, operates the senior booth. The fair, held Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is...
View ArticleRecord Tourism, Stronger Construction Driving Hawai‘i’s Expansion
Hawai‘i’s economic outlook continues to look bright, according to the newest University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization (UHERO) report. Tourism is pushing toward new records and the...
View ArticleSouth Pacific — The Most Fun Since Las Vegas
By Léo Azambuja I’ve been hearing about the iconic South Pacific movie for more than two decades, but I confess I have never seen it. So when I accepted an invitation to attend the musical at Kaua‘i...
View ArticleA Simple Act
By Anne Cyr We had seen the famous Na Pali Coast on Kaua‘i from the sea and from the air, but it was finally time to walk upon the land. Conrad and I were nearing the end of our stay on the island, and...
View ArticleIsland Activities — November 2015
The beer selection at Street Burger is top notch, and has contributed to turn this new upscale burger joint in one of the hottest and busiest restaurants on Kaua‘i. Hats off to owners Aaron and Kristin...
View ArticleMayor Returns from Goodwill Tour of Japan
Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. recently returned from a goodwill tour of Japan, with the purpose of exploring economic opportunities, while strengthening Kaua‘i’s sister city programs, engaging in...
View ArticleKaua‘i Tourism Up Despite Global Conditions
By Léo Azambuja Despite global environments — strengthening of the dollar, volatile financial markets, China’s economic crisis, El Nino on agriculture, the Syrian refugee crisis and terror attacks —...
View ArticleAloha Is in the Air — Island Air Returning to Kaua‘i
Island Air announced on Thursday its plans to restore service to Kaua‘i, with six daily round-trip flights between Honolulu and Lihu‘e Airport effective March 15, subject to government approval,...
View Article‘Sixty Days of Summer’ at Sheraton Preferred Guest Resorts
Mermaid Citrine will once again spend her summer at the Sheraton Waikiki Helumoa Pool overlooking world-renowned Waikiki Beach where she will enchant guests with shows, storytelling and picture taking....
View ArticleWailua Bay’s Hilton Garden Inn Now Managed by Pacifica Hotels
Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of independent hotels along the United States Pacific Coast, announced last week its newly hotel management acquisition with Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i at...
View ArticleIsland Air Flies Today for the Last Time
Island Air is shutting down at the end of the day today. After 37 years of service in Hawai‘i, Island Air is shutting down operations at the end of the day, blaming “legal pressure impose by aircraft...
View ArticleRecord Tourism, Stronger Construction Driving Hawai‘i’s Expansion
Waikiki Hawai‘i’s economic outlook continues to look bright, according to the newest University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization (UHERO) report. Tourism is pushing toward new records and the...
View ArticleSouth Pacific — The Most Fun Since Las Vegas
By Léo Azambuja For Kaua‘i Magazine Sales and Marketing Director Mariya Kai Jones and For Kaua‘i Editor in Chief Léo Azambuja at the South Pacific show. I’ve been hearing about the iconic South Pacific...
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