Our friends at Aloha Update have been busy over this last year creating one of the best guidebooks for Oahu around. The now available Oahu Day Trip Guidebook features some of the best content regarding Oahu and all that the island has to offer. With tons amazing day trips already planned out for you, you will know […]
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Faith Hope Aloha Brings Fresh Take on Island Living and Lifestyle
A fresh new brand appropriately named Faith Hope Aloha has been making some waves throughout Hawaii and their brand is fast becoming a fresh take on island living and island style. As always, Beyond Honolulu is on the lookout for new and interesting things that are happening around the Aloha State, so when we heard […]
Local Artist well.being Samples Keali’i Reichel’s “Wanting Memories” and Comes Away With a Hit
well.being — ‘Take It Back’ Feat. Mr. Wade & The Soul Pacific There are a ton of underground musical artist and producers that hail from the Hawaiian Islands. However, there is one who has been around for over a decade and has carved out a nice little following for himself and his crew. Grant “Kapono” […]
Hawaii Tops List of Most Expensive States to Live In
It probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise to many who live in Hawaii but the Aloha State has once again topped CNBC’s list of most expensive states to live in. That being said, there are still advantages to living in Hawaii, as we all know, but seeing the numbers below really makes you […]
Hawaii Lands Two Islands in Travel and Leisure’s “World’s 10 Best Islands”
Travel and Leisure magazine has just come out with its countdown of the “World’s 10 Best Islands” piece and Hawaii has ranked two of its islands within the article. This shouldn’t be a surprise, what was a surprise is that Hawaii only ranked two of its islands in the survey. Maui and Kauai both made […]
Hawaii Residents Love Life According to Gallup Healthways Survey
According to The 2012 Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index, Hawaii residents and Hawaii itself ranked number 1 for the fourth year in a row when it comes to being the happiest and healthiest state in the nation. According to the survey, most residents in Hawaii even enjoy work.
Over 300 Will Lose Jobs as Sears Ala Moana Closes Early
Sears in Ala Moana is being forced to shut down operations over six months earlier than originally thought. The owner of Ala Moana Center is forcing the issue because they want to tear down the 300,000 square foot space. With this closing over 300 people will lose jobs, which is a devastating blow for our already fragile economy.
Kaanapali Beach Voted Best in United States
Kaanapali Beach on Maui was voted the best in the United States according to the TripAdvisor.com 2013 Travelers’ Choice Beaches Awards. Maui and Oahu dominated the top 10.