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Lanai Air News for Visitors 

Lanai Air now offering private flights to Lanai from Maui and Hawaii Island

Linda Hohnholz
Lanai Air, a luxury air charter service offering daily private flights between Lanai City and Honolulu, announced its route expansion to Maui and Hawaii Island. Starting today, guests of Four Seasons Resort Lanai will be able to charter private flights directly to Lanai from Kahului Airport on Maui and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on Hawaii Island. “We’re excited to expand Lanai Air’s services to better accommodate the needs of our... Read More
Queen Liliuokalani statue at Fairmont Kea Lani kamaainas News for Visitors 

Fairmont Kea Lani celebrates Queen Liliuokalani with statue dedication and blessing

Linda Hohnholz
Fairmont Kea Lani, an all-suite and villa luxury resort in Hawaii, along Women At Accor Generation resort committee and Fairmont Hui Ohana are pleased to celebrate Hawaii's beloved monarch, Queen Liliuokalani with the commission and dedication of a sculpture. The statue will be prominently placed in the lobby at Fairmont Kea Lani for all to view. A special dedication and blessing of the statue is scheduled for Friday, September 7 at... Read More
News for Visitors 

Mayor to Waikiki tourists: Hurricane coming closest to Oahu now

HawaiiNewsOnline
Honolulu Mayor on Hurricane Lane While Hurricane Lane is not projected to directly hit the islands, officials warned that some areas could see up to 30 inches of rain, 20 feet of surf, and storm surges of up to 4 feet. Waikiki, where approximately 80 percent of the Oahu’s 126,000 visitors are staying, is a major focus. The state’s top tourist destination is expected to start feeling the impacts about 2... Read More
Maui News for Visitors 

Maui resort launches new wellness suite package for health-minded travelers

Linda Hohnholz
Fairmont Kea Lani on the island of Maui in Hawaii is offering guests a new way to relax, recharge and replenish their energy with the Inspire Your Energy Wellness Suite package. Designed to create the ultimate luxury retreat for health minded travelers, this one-of-a-kind 860-square foot one-bedroom suite takes wellness to the next level with serene ocean and sunset views, specialty showers, sleep enhancing linens, skin care and aromatherapy amenities, spa... Read More
Englebert Humperdink kamaainas News for Visitors 

Engelbert Humperdinck returns to Hawaii after 36 years

Linda Hohnholz
Engelbert Humperdinck is returning to perform in Hawaii 36 years after he sang to a sold-out crowd at Neal Blaisdell Center Arena in 1982. He returned to the Sheraton Waikiki in 1987 for a special fan celebration-luau and celebrated his (belated) 50th birthday with his friends and family in Honolulu. In celebration of Humperdinck’s return to Hawaii, Mayor Kirk Caldwell will present Engelbert Humperdinck with a special Proclamation declaring “Engelbert Humperdinck... Read More
Kauai helicopter tours News for Visitors 

Kauai helicopter tours: More choppers in the skies of aloha

Linda Hohnholz
More Kauai helicopter tours are available since Maverick Helicopters has expanded operations to Hawaii’s northernmost and oldest island, Kauai. The expansion comes after three years of successful operations on Maui and will be the sixth permanent location. The breathtaking flights will depart daily from the company’s facility at Port Allen Airport, located along the southern shore of Kauai, minutes away from Poipu, Hawaii. “With the Garden Isle’s awe-inspiring geographical wonders only... Read More
Waikiki healthy eating Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

Famous Hawaii North Shore eatery brings its healthy fare to Waikiki

Linda Hohnholz
Offering fresh grinds, delicious drinks, and good vibes – The Sunrise Shack – has a new home at the entrance of Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. The brightly-decorated eatery opened this month and features a superfood-charged menu, from refreshing papaya bowls to energizing bullet coffee.   With its mission to help people “feel happy healthy and strong” – The Sunrise Shack is a brainchild of some of Hawaii’s top surfers: the Smith... Read More
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters News for Visitors 

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters offers special promotion in honor of World Helicopter Day

Linda Hohnholz
To commemorate World Helicopter Day, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is offering guests a 15% discount on all helicopter tours that occur on Sunday, August 19, 2018. This special offer is valid for any helicopter tours that day on Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Island of Hawaii (Big Island). A portion of the proceeds from the special promotion will benefit Hawaii’s Make-A-Wish Foundation. “We join the helicopter industry across the globe in celebrating this... Read More
beach volleyball Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

Nation’s premier beach volleyball tour will add Hawaii stop in partnership with state’s Tourism Authority

Linda Hohnholz
The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Hawaii Invitational, presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), will be held in the heart of Waikiki Beach from September 14-16, 2018. Today, AVP, the nation’s premier beach volleyball tour, in partnership with HTA announced a first-of-its-kind beach volleyball event, the AVP Hawaii Invitational, presented by HTA. This international exhibition event will bring together top male and female beach volleyball stars from across the United... Read More
News for Visitors 

USS Arizona Memorial access update

Linda Hohnholz
Due to a critical structural and safety issue impacting the USS Arizona Memorial dock and visitor loading ramp, the Memorial will remain closed to visitation for an undetermined period of time while repairs are made. During the course of repairs, the free USS Arizona Memorial programs will proceed on schedule. Visitors will continue to see the 25-minute documentary film followed by a harbor tour of Battleship Row in close proximity to... Read More