Entries tagged 'Christmas'
Mele Kelikimaka! Hope to See Y'all Soon in Paradise! That's Hawaii, BTW
Here's a slideshow / video compilation of some of the best nature in Hawaii accompanied by -- what else? - that incomparable Hawaii Christmas song, Mele Kelikimaka. Here we know that Christmas will be clean and bright. Sun will...
Christmas in Hawaii: Kam Schools Xmas Concert
The vocal tradition a the Kamehameha Schools runs over a century deep and is rightfully a significant source of Hawaiian pride. The school's vocal and performing arts ensembles are among the best in the country and a heartening continuation of...
More Xmas Lights -- Kauai Festival Starts Next Week
More Xmas lights fare from around the islands. The Kauai Festival of Lights starts on Dec 7 with an unveiling of Lihue's main drag bedecked in the sparkly stuff. Opening night has visits to Santa's Workshop as well. Here's a...
Xmas Lights in Downtown Honolulu
While it's not as bright or as big as the massive light displays in other major metros, the Honolulu version is quite respectable. We make a pilgrimage down each year with the little ones in tow. I'll be posting...
LVHIFF Membership: The Perfect, Last-Minute, Hawaii-Themed Gift for the Person Who Has it All
The Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival (or LVHIFF) is one of my favorite things about living in Hawaii. Not only does it bring wonderful, world-class entertainment to the islands, but it also promotes cultural understanding between different countries. A...
Hawaii Hotels: Last Minute 2006 Xmas Deals
Just tracked a bunch of excellent last minute deals for Hawaii trips at Hawaii.com. This site, while full of semi-canned content, puts out emails that are perhaps the best sources of discount Hawaii package vacation listings. Here's a few picks...
Hawaiiian Christmas -- Honolulu City Lights
The biggest light display in the islands is thrown up by the elves at Honolulu Hale, seat of the City and County of Honolulu. It's an impressive display including trains sets, a crech, a santa flashing a shaka sign, and,...
Rub-a-Dub-Dub: Soap Made in Hawaii for the Tub
Bubble Shack Hawaii takes the tried and trite local soap shtick to tongue-in-cheek extremes (their company motto is "Funky by Nature"). The husband and wife team behind the foam has made a soap bar in honor of the TV show...
The Perfect Gift for Hawaii Lovers: Heart of the Sea
Rell Sunn was one of those rare people that everyone loved, and it’s not hard to see why: not only was she a talented professional surfer, but also a wonderful mother, patient teacher, gifted cultural practitioner, and generous community activist....
Kicks/HI: Cool Local Gifts for the Young Men on Your Christmas List
Young guys can be notoriously difficult to shop for come Christmastime, but Kicks/HI has made this task downright easy! Both Hawaii locations specialize in rare, covetable Nikes, but they also stock a line of witty, pop culture-inspired t-shirts, featuring the...
Find Amazing Holiday Bargains on Hawaii Merchandise at Waikele Premium Outlets
Here’s another great place to check out post-Thanksgiving Day sales: Waikele Premium Outlets. Starting tomorrow at 7 AM (and running through 8 PM Sunday, November 26), shoppers will be able to score major deals on top of the already reduced...
Get an Insanely Early Start on Your Holiday Shopping at Ala Moana Center
As I’m sure most of you savvy shoppers are aware of, the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year, and this holiday season, Hawaii shopping behemoth Ala Moana Center is taking full advantage of this fact...
Oahu’s Westside Holiday Shopping Deals at Pearlridge Center
Not to be outdone by Ala Moana, Pearlridge will also be opening its doors at 6 AM the day after Thanksgiving. Friday, November 24 kicks off a series of special holiday events—including live music and merchandise giveaways—beginning with Santa’s arrival...
Fantastic Two-Hour After Thanksgiving Sale at Ward Centers
So you’re all pau with the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie for this year, but there’s no reason to despair. Some of the best deals of the year happen the day after Thanksgiving, especially at Ward Centers. The shopping complex...
Holiday Fun for Both Kids and Grown-Ups at Kahala Mall
Anyone who’s been stuck at home on a rainy day with an antsy toddler knows what a wonderful, climate-controlled, family-friendly oasis Kahala Mall is. In lieu of the shopping center’s usual Toddler Time activities, there’s a whole slate of children’s...
The 20th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo: Not Your Tutu’s Craft Fair
Craft fairs may not sound like the most promising places to find unique, high-quality gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, but the 20th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo at the Neil S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall is not...
