Monday, March 31, 2008

Farewell to Aloha Airlines - We Will Miss You!

Aloha Airlines Flying Psst Diamond Head
On March 30, 2008 all employees of Aloha Airlines received the following letter from company Chief Executive Officer David Banmiller: "It is with a heavy heart that, inspite of everyone's gallant efforts, time has run out. Because of our fiduciary responsibility to creditors and the traveling public, we have no choice but to announce today the shutdown of our passenger business. Effective immediately, we will no longer sell tickets for travel beyond Monday, March 31, 2008..." [Read Full Letter]

Sunday, February 10, 2008

And the 2008 Hawaiian Music Grammy Goes To...

Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - 2008 Hawaiian Music Grammy Winner The winner of the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Music Album released between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 was announced today during an awards ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The winner of the 2008 Hawaiian Music Grammy Award was the album "Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar", produced by Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku Jr, Paul Konwiser and Wayne Wong. This is the fourth year in a row the Hawaiian Music Grammy was awarded to a slack key guitar album. The Hawaiian music category was first added to the Grammys in 2005..

The 2008 Hawaiian Music Grammy Goes To...


The winner of the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Music Album released between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 was announced today during an awards ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The winner of the 2008 Hawaiian Music Grammy Award was the album "Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar", produced by Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku Jr, Paul Konwiser and Wayne Wong. This is the fourth year in a row the Hawaiian Music Grammy was awarded to a slack key guitar album. The Hawaiian music category was first added to the Grammys in 2005.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

How to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Hawaii

Honolulu Singing Valentines February 14 is Valentine's Day but it's not too early to start making plans if you will be celebrating Valentine's Day in Hawaii. Here are some ideas for making Valentine's Day 2008 extra special, including how to order a singing Valentine in Honolulu, where to buy Valentine's Day balloons, special events on Valentine's Day, fine dining restaurants on several islands, dinner cruises, romantic inns, luxury spas, and gift ideas with a romantic Hawaii theme. If you know about a Hawaii Valentine's Day event or gift idea not included in this article please send a message to editor@hawaiitravelnewsletter.com.
  • Celebrating Valentine's Day in Hawaii
  • Other Holidays in Hawaii

  • How to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Hawaii

    Honolulu Singing Valentines February 14 is Valentine's Day but it's not too early to start making plans if you will be celebrating Valentine's Day in Hawaii. Here are some ideas for making Valentine's Day 2008 extra special, including how to order a singing Valentine in Honolulu, where to buy Valentine's Day balloons, special events on Valentine's Day, fine dining restaurants on several islands, dinner cruises, romantic inns, luxury spas, and gift ideas with a romantic Hawaii theme. If you know about a Hawaii Valentine's Day event or gift idea not included in this article please send a message to editor@hawaiitravelnewsletter.com.
  • Ideas for Celebrating Valentine's Day in Hawaii
  • Other 2008 Events and Holidays in Hawaii

  • Friday, January 18, 2008

    Honoring Martin Luther King in Honolulu

  • JAN 20: Candlelight Nagasaki Peace Bell Ringing Ceremony at the Honolulu Hale Civic Center (Lauhala and Beretania Streets at 7:00 pm)
  • JAN 21: Martin Luther King Day Parade - Ala Moana Park, through Waikiki, to Kapiolani Park (9:00-10:00 am)
  • JAN 21: Unity Celebration - Post parade rally and celebration(begins about 10:00 am in Kapiolani Park - thousands of people expected)
  • More: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition of Hawaii

  • Friday, December 28, 2007

    My Visit to the Kamaka Ukulele Factory

    Earlier this month I had the great pleasure of touring the Kamaka Ukulele Factory in downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The Kamaka family has been making ukuleles in Hawaii since 1916, when the company was founded by Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka. Today the factory is owned and operated by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Pictured on the left are Fred Kamaka Jr. and Fred Kamaka, Sr., the grandson and son of company founder Sam Kamaka. Free factory tours are available to the public five mornings a week. For more information about Kamaka Ukuleles and their weekly factory tours call 808-531-3165.
  • Photos of the Kamaka Ukulele Factory Tour