Browsing All Posts filed under »Island Life«

Wikihood Honolulu

July 18, 2010

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Wikihood is a mobile travel guide designed for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  With just a few clicks you’ll get a list of interesting places around O’ahu with images, distance and wiki articles. At a glance you see: - which locations are closest to you - what are the most important locations around you… [Read more…]

Cathy’s Marketplace

July 3, 2010

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You’ll likely bring your car and some of your most treasured valuables with you to O’ahu, but your relocation is sure to involve furnishing your new place in paradise.  Craigslist.com will be an invaluable resource for picking up new items, and a new local online resource called Cathy’s Marketplace will help you locate even more… [Read more…]

Emergency Preparedness

June 19, 2010

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Being prepared for disaster is important. When disaster strikes, you may not have ample time to respond and ensure the resources you and your family need to survive are available. Moreover, hundreds of other families in your area share the same concerns, and it will be difficult to get access to the necessities you need… [Read more…]

“Stories of Hawaii” Videos

May 11, 2010

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The Stories of Hawaii, a series of web videos from The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.

World Famous Waikiki

February 28, 2010

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Honolulu Magazine's online insider's guide to Waikiki is the perfect resource for learning more about Oahu's busiest, coolest and most photographed neighborhood.

Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii

January 14, 2010

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Elvis Presley made television and entertainment history with his Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Via Satellite concert...

MyAlohaVibe.com Dining Guide

December 30, 2009

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So many choices… Alan Wong’s in Moiliili, Chuck’s in Waikiki, or maybe Yudi’s in Manoa?  We’re talking restaurants, of course.  Such choices are made easier thanks to The Hawaii Restaurant Association’s (HRA) new web site, myalohavibe.com.  Each member restaurant is free to create an entry for their establishment and can use the free tools provided… [Read more…]

O’ahu’s North Shore, Surfing, Chinatown

November 30, 2009

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In this edition of GoHawaiiTV, tow-In surfer Dan Moore talks about Oahu’s legendary North Shore and how he surfed a monster 68-foot wave at Peahi (Jaws) on Maui. Authentic Waikiki Beach Boys follow in the footsteps of legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku by teaching visitors how to surf in Waikiki. First Friday in Oahu’s urban Chinatown… [Read more…]

Eating Local

November 5, 2009

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The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) have created a wonderful new section on their website dedicated to island food and eateries. The Eat Like A Local section is great way to get learn about the exotic new tastes and flavors you’ll soon learn to love in your new Hawaiian home. HVCB tapped Island celebrity… [Read more…]

PBN | HNL City Guide

March 7, 2009

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Your collection of Honolulu favorite bookmarked sites will not be complete without the Pacific Business News City Guide for Honolulu.  While targeted to business travelers, items like top restaurants, city attractions and a section called “cocktails” contain valuable information for newcomer or kama’aina alike.  Check it out.

Honolulu Named Best Convention City 2009

January 1, 2009

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Business Traveler Magazine, the world’s leading publication geared towards frequent business travelers, has awarded the Hawai‘i Convention Center with its 2009 Best in Business Travel award in the category of Best Conference or Convention Center: City. “The Hawaii Convention Center is a highly functional showplace, featuring an attractive, visitor-friendly design that appeals to the readers… [Read more…]

Six O’ahu Communities Recognized for Air Quality

July 29, 2008

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When your home is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, away from any mega-industry or major metropoleis, you’d naturally expect to have less pollution.  So, it comes as no surprise that six O’ahu communities appear in the Top 25 Places with the Cleanest Air, according to the annual survey conducted by Money Magazine (August 2008 issue).