Is Your Hawaii Vacation Rental Legal?

Neighborhood vacation home rentals and bed and breakfast accommodations are notoriously unpopular with Hawaii's property owners and residents. Most locals in Hawaii want to protect their neighborhoods from tourism development and restrict visitor accommodations to certain areas, in order to preserve the unique culture and lifestyle of Hawaii. There are many unlicensed accommodations in Hawaii, and it is a source of conflict between the owners of those accommodations and local communities. A group of concerned citizens on Oahu have created an organization called the BnB Coalition, a group focused on encouraging Hawaii visitors to stay only at hotels and legally licensed vacation rentals and B&B establishments. The organization's Web site includes tips for identifying illegal accommodations, tricks booking agents often use to convince you there is no legal issue, what the government of Hawaii says about illegal accommodations, and other information.

Is Your Hawaii Vacation Rental Legal?

Neighborhood vacation home rentals and bed and breakfast accommodations are notoriously unpopular with Hawaii's property owners and residents. Most locals in Hawaii want to protect their neighborhoods from tourism development and restrict visitor accommodations to certain areas, in order to preserve the unique culture and lifestyle of Hawaii. There are many unlicensed accommodations in Hawaii, and it is a source of conflict between the owners of those accommodations and local communities. A group of concerned citizens on Oahu have created an organization called the BnB Coalition, a group focused on encouraging Hawaii visitors to stay only at hotels and legally licensed vacation rentals and B&B establishments. The organization's Web site includes tips for identifying illegal accommodations, tricks booking agents often use to convince you there is no legal issue, what the government of Hawaii says about illegal accommodations, and other information.

Billy Joel is Coming to Hawaii in December of 2006

Grammy award winning singer and pianist Billy Joel will perform live in Hawaii this month, for the first time in 20 years. Performances will be December 16 at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu (877-750-7500) and December 18 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (808-242-7469).

Billy Joel is Coming to Hawaii in December

Grammy award winning singer and pianist Billy Joel will perform live in Hawaii this month, for the first time in 20 years. Performances will be December 16 at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu (877-750-7500) and December 18 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (808-242-7469).

Hawaiian Christmas Music CDs

A collection of Hawaiian Christmas music recordings by many of the most popular singers and musicians in Hawaii. Includes recordings by Genoa Keawe, Melveen Leed, Hapa, Na Leo Pilimehana, the Brothers Cazimero, Don Ho, Loyal Gardner, Keola Beamer, Barney Isaacs, Glenn Medeiros, George Kuo, Ledward Kaapana, Willie K, Theresa Bright, the Makaha Sons, Martin Pahinui, Arthur Lyman, the Honolulu Boys Choir, the Honolulu Madrigal Quartet, and and many others.

Hawaiian Christmas Music CDs

A collection of Hawaiian Christmas music recordings by many of the most popular singers and musicians in Hawaii. Includes recordings by Genoa Keawe, Melveen Leed, Hapa, Na Leo Pilimehana, the Brothers Cazimero, Don Ho, Loyal Gardner, Keola Beamer, Barney Isaacs, Glenn Medeiros, George Kuo, Ledward Kaapana, Willie K, Theresa Bright, the Makaha Sons, Martin Pahinui, Arthur Lyman, the Honolulu Boys Choir, the Honolulu Madrigal Quartet, and and many others.

Hawaiian Christmas Music Recordings

Hawaiian Christmas Supplies

Celebrating Christmas in Hawaii

Pacific Aviation Museum in Hawaii Opened December 7, 2006

The first phase of the Pacific Aviation Museum on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor will open to the public on December 7, 2006. The museum is located in Hanger 37, near Ford Island's distinctive red and white striped air traffic control tower. The general public is invited to the museum's opening ceremonies to watch a performance by the Pacific Fleet Band and hear VIP guest speakers, including test pilot Chuck Yeager, astronaut Wally Schirra, Retired Admiral Ronald J. Hays, and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Gary Roughead. The above photo of the museum building was taken on December 7, 1941 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Pacific Aviation Museum Opens December 7

The first phase of the Pacific Aviation Museum on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor will open to the public on December 7, 2006. The museum is located in Hanger 37, near Ford Island's distinctive red and white striped air traffic control tower. The general public is invited to the museum's opening ceremonies to watch a performance by the Pacific Fleet Band and hear VIP guest speakers, including test pilot Chuck Yeager, astronaut Wally Schirra, Retired Admiral Ronald J. Hays, and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Gary Roughead. The above photo of the museum building was taken on December 7, 1941 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Del Monte Pineapple Shut Down Hawaii Operations in 2006

From the Honolulu Advertiser: "Del Monte Fresh Produce abruptly ended its century-old pineapple operations in Hawaii on Friday, November 18, two years earlier than originally planned. Del Monte's surprise announcement caught employees and state officials unprepared since the company had said just nine months ago that it would continue production until the end of 2008." [Read Full Article]

Del Monte Pineapple Abruptly Leaves Hawaiii

From the Honolulu Advertiser: "Del Monte Fresh Produce abruptly ended its century-old pineapple operations in Hawaii on Friday, November 18, two years earlier than originally planned. Del Monte's surprise announcement caught employees and state officials unprepared since the company had said just nine months ago that it would continue production until the end of 2008."

February 2006 Del Monte Announcement

November 2006 Del Monte Announcement

2007 Hawaii Wall Calendars

These 2007 Hawaii Wall Calendars would make wonderful gifts for Hawaii visitors, residents, and fans. This page also includes several 2007 wall calendars with beach, tropical island, waterfall, wave, and water sports themes.

2007 Hawaii Wall Calendars

These 2007 Hawaii Wall Calendars would make wonderful gifts for Hawaii visitors, residents, and fans. This page also includes several 2007 wall calendars with beach, tropical island, waterfall, wave, and water sports themes.

How to Make Lomilomi Salmon

Lomilomi salmon is an appetizer that appears on the menu of nearly every Hawaiian luau. It's a mixture of salted salmon, fresh tomatoes, and fresh onions and it is often served on a bed of crushed ice to keep it fresh tasting and chilled. The preparation method used to make lomilomi salmon was introduced to Hawaii by early western sailors, who included salted fish in their on-board food provisions.

Lomilomi Salmon Recipe

More Hawaiian Food Recipes

Smoking in Public Places Banned in Hawaii in 2006

As of today - November 16, 2006 - Hawaii residents and visitors will no longer be exposed to second hand tobacco smoke in public places. Hawaii's new law bans smoking in all enclosed or partially enclosed public places, places of employment, government vehicles, and airports from cabin to curb. Some of the places included in the ban are bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, theaters, government facilities,and stadiums, both indoors and outdoors. Smoking is also banned within twenty feet of doorways and windows of buildings included in the ban. Exceptions: smoking will be permitted in fully open-air workplaces such as parks, beaches, and outdoor construction sites, and hotels may designate up to 20% of their rooms for smokers if the rooms are clustered on the same floor and the smoke cannot enter other rooms.

Introduction to Hawaii's Smoke Free Law

Preparing for a Smoke Free Hawaii

Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii

Smoking in Public Places Now Banned in Hawaii

As of today - November 16, 2006 - Hawaii residents and visitors will no longer be exposed to second hand tobacco smoke in public places. Hawaii's new law bans smoking in all enclosed or partially enclosed public places, places of employment, government vehicles, and airports from cabin to curb. Some of the places included in the ban are bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, theaters, government facilities,and stadiums, both indoors and outdoors. Smoking is also banned within twenty feet of doorways and windows of buildings included in the ban. Exceptions: smoking will be permitted in fully open-air workplaces such as parks, beaches, and outdoor construction sites, and hotels may designate up to 20% of their rooms for smokers if the rooms are clustered on the same floor and the smoke cannot enter other rooms.

Introduction to Hawaii's Smoke Free Law

Preparing for a Smoke Free Hawaii

Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii

Kauai Slack Key Guitar Festival: Nov 19

The Kauai Slack Key Guitar Festival will take place on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort in Lihue. Featured performers will include Brother Noland, Dennis Kamakahi, David Kamakahi, Jeff Peterson, Paul Togioka, Cindy Combs, and others. The concert will be from noon to 6:00 pm and admission is free.

2006 Bull Riding Event at Blaisdell Center

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) 2006 Hawaii All Star Bull Riding Challenge will take place November 17-18, 2006 at Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. The event will feature the top 15 riders in the Professional Bull Riders Association competing for a total of $80,000 in prize money.

Bull Riding This Weekend at Blaisdell Center

The Professional Bull Riders Hawaii All Star Challenge will take place November 17-18, 2006 at Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. The event will feature the top 15 riders in the Professional Bull Riders Association competing for a total of $80,000 in prize money.

2006 Kauai Slack Key Guitar Festival

The 2006 Kauai Slack Key Guitar Festival will take place on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort in Lihue. Featured performers will include Brother Noland, Dennis Kamakahi, David Kamakahi, Jeff Peterson, Paul Togioka, Cindy Combs, and others. The concert will be from noon to 6:00 pm and admission is free.

Hawaii Events in 2007

Our 2007 Hawaii Event Calendar includes many different types of events on all of the Hawaiian Islands. If a 2007 date for an annual event has not yet been established, we have listed the event under the expected month using "Date TBA" (date to be announced). If you know about any 2007 Hawaii events that are not included on this calendar, please send a message to the email address on our contacts page.

2007 Hawaii Triathlon Camp

Spend five days training on the Hawaii Ironman World Championship course, from January 28 through February 2, 2007 at the Hawaii Triathlon Camp on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The camp is suitable for athletes with all levels of ability, from the beginner on a fitness holiday to the serious athlete who wants hard core training. Camp bicycle rides will be 10 to 112 miles long, the runs will be 3 to 26 miles, and the swimming distances will be 1000 meters to 2.4 miles. The distances will vary according to each athlete's ability. Significant discounts are available to participants who register in November and December.

2007 Hawaii Triathlon Camp

Spend five days training on the Hawaii Ironman World Championship course, from January 28 through February 2, 2007 at the Hawaii Triathlon Camp on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The camp is suitable for athletes with all levels of ability, from the beginner on a fitness holiday to the serious athlete who wants hard core training. Camp bicycle rides will be 10 to 112 miles long, the runs will be 3 to 26 miles, and the swimming distances will be 1000 meters to 2.4 miles. The distances will vary according to each athlete's ability. Significant discounts are available to participants who register in November and December.

2006 World Hula Festival at the Waikiki Shell

The 15th annual World Invitational Hula Festival is taking place at the Waikiki Shell in Kapiolani Park this weekend, November 9-11, 2006. Dancers from from Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Spain, Washington State, and Hawaii are competing, beginning at 4:30 pm, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are $5 to $25 and both lawn and chair seating are available.

Waikiki Shell Hula Festival This Weekend

The 15th annual World Invitational Hula Festival is taking place at the Waikiki Shell in Kapiolani Park this weekend, November 9-11, 2006. Dancers from from Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Spain, Washington State, and Hawaii are competing, beginning at 4:30 pm, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are $5 to $25 and both lawn and chair seating are available.

Congratulations Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2007

Congratulations to 25 year old Sonja Tam, who was crowned Miss Chinatown Hawaii during a pageant at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu on November 8, 2006. Miss Tam received a $12,000 scholarship, she will take a goodwill tour of China, and she will represent Hawaii at the February 2007 Miss Chinatown USA pageant in San Francisco. Congratulations also to Marie Soon and Rachel Mark, who were crowned first princess and second princess respectively.

Congratulations Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2007

Congratulations to 25 year old Sonja Tam, who was crowned Miss Chinatown Hawaii during a pageant at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu on November 8, 2006. Miss Tam received a $12,000 scholarship, she will take a goodwill tour of China, and she will represent Hawaii at the February 2007 Miss Chinatown USA pageant in San Francisco. Congratulations also to Marie Soon and Rachel Mark, who were crowned first princess and second princess respectively.

CelebrateThanksgiving 2006 in Hawaii

Information about celebrating Thanksgiving in Hawaii, including restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner, where to buy a fully cooked take-out Thanksgiving dinner, recipes for a Hawaii style Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving week events in Hawaii.

Thanksgiving on Oahu

Thanksgiving on Maui

Thanksgiving on the Big Island

Thanksgiving on Kauai

Recipes for a Hawaiian Style Thankgiving Dinner
OTHER HOLIDAYS:

Christmas in Hawaii

New Year's Eve in Hawaii

CelebrateThanksgiving in Hawaii

Information about celebrating Thanksgiving in Hawaii, including restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner, where to buy a fully cooked take-out Thanksgiving dinner, recipes for a Hawaii style Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving week events in Hawaii.

Thanksgiving on Oahu

Thanksgiving on Maui

Thanksgiving on the Big Island

Thanksgiving on Kauai

Recipes for Hawaii Style Thankgiving
OTHER HOLIDAYS:

Christmas in Hawaii

New Year's Eve in Hawaii

2006 Big Island Festival: November 17-19

The 5th annual Big Island Festival will take place November 17-19, 2006 at the huge Hilton Waikoloa Village resort on the northwest coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The festival will feature a "Best of the Big Island" celebration with live entertainment and local products, a paniolo barbeque, a tour and luncheon at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii, and gourmet food and wine tastings and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Other Events on the Big Island

Big Island Festival: November 17-19

The 5th annual Big Island Festival will take place November 17-19, 2006 at the huge Hilton Waikoloa Village resort on the northwest coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The festival will feature a "Best of the Big Island" celebration with live entertainment and local products, a paniolo barbeque, a tour and luncheon at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii, and gourmet food and wine tastings and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Big Island Festival - Official Web Site

Other Events on the Big Island

Aqua Bamboo Spa Hotel in Waikiki

The things I like most about the Aqua Bamboo Spa Hotel on Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki are its central location two blocks from the beach, its tastefully decorated rooms, its moderate prices, its spa on the hotel grounds, and most of all, its lovely and secluded swimming pool and patio area.

Introduction to the Aqua Bamboo Hotel

Photos of the Aqua Bamboo Hotel

2006 Aloha Windsurfing Classic on Maui

The Aloha Classic Wave Championships was created in 1984 and it is the
final event of the pro Windsurfing World Tour. This year's event is taking place November 6-17, 2006 at Hookipa Beach Park on the island of
Maui.

More About Windsurfing on Maui

Windsurfing on Other Islands

Annie is Coming to Kauai in 2006

The Hawaii Children's Theater of Kauai is bringing the musical Annie to the Kauai Memorial Conventional Hall in Lihue for nine performances, November 10-12, November 17-19, and November 24-26. Before the opening night performance there will be a special fund-raising show by the Kauai Community Players called "Annie's Big Apple Bash". Tickets to the fund raiser will include a pre-show deli dinner with beer wine and entertainment, premium reserved seating for the opening night of Annie, backstage tour, and a chance to win a cameo appearance in the opening night production of Annie.

More About The Arts on Kauai

Celebrate the Holidays in Hawaii

- Thanksgiving in Hawaii
- Christmas in Hawaii
- New Year's Eve in Hawaii
- Other Holidays in Hawaii

Visit Hawaii and Support Breast Cancer Research

Two Waikiki hotels are supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Hawaii by making donations, offering reduced rates, and giving out special gift packages. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is offering a black and pink tote bag filled with a stainless steel thermos, a label pin, a bracelet, and Mandara Spa oatmeal soap and bath salts. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is offering a free spa treatment for each person, a $100 dining credit, and a gift basket.

Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Hawaii

North Shore Oahu Seafood Festival

The annual Turtle Bay Resort Seafood Festival will take place November 17-28, 2006 at the Turtle Bay Resort on the north shore of Oahu. The event will feature a "Taste of the North Shore Shrimp Trucks" shrimp tasting event on Friday evening, November 17 and the annual "Sam Choy Poke Contest" on the evening of November 18. Poke is a dish made of raw fish seasoned in different ways that is very popular in Hawaii. If you have a great poke recipe you should enter the contest yourself! For more information see:

About the North Shore Shrimp Trucks

Typical Poke Recipe

Crazy Shirts Hawaii Earthquake T-Shirt

Crazy Shirts of Hawaii has created an "I survived the Quakes" T-shirt and they are selling them on the Web and at Crazy shirts retail stores for $23 each. A portion of the proceeds of all shirt sales will be donated to local Hawaii charities to support the recovery of those whose homes and lives were affected by the October 15, 2006 earthquake that was centered off the west coast of the Big Island.

What I Felt During the Earthquake

Free Amenities at Ohana Waikiki Hotels

All Ohana Hotels in Waikiki are now offering an amenities package that includes free transportation on the Waikiki Trolley, a pager for early check-in guests, free in-room coffee and tea, a free local newspaper every day, free Internet access in lobbies and some hotel rooms, and a free in-room safe. Ohana Hotels are the moderately priced and family oriented hotels in the Outrigger Resorts chain. For more information see:

Ohana Hotels Announcement

Ohana Hotels in Waikiki

Visit Hawaii and Support Breast Cancer Research

Two Waikiki hotels are supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Hawaii by offering reduced rates and special gift packages. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is offering a black and pink tote bag filled with a stainless steel thermos, a label pin, a bracelet, and Mandara Spa oatmeal soap and bath salts. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is offering a free spa treatment for each person, a $100 dining credit, and a gift basket.