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Hawaii
The aviator and the islands
Before Amelia Earhart disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, the pioneering pilot enjoyed two well-documented trips to Hawaii. See the historic photos.
Best sandcastle strands
Parents traveling with young ones will love these family-friendly Hawaii beaches, many of which offer easy access, restrooms, and shallow wading areas. Photos.
Honoring Hawaii's warrior-king
Travel in the footsteps of King Kamehameha, the fierce leader whose bloody conquests unified the Hawaiian Islands 200 years ago.
Edge of summer bargains
Yep, you still have time to snag summer deals in Hawaii — like a $100 room with lagoon view and a resort fantasy pool with lava-tube slide.
I Have A Face-To-Face Meeting With A Fish That Looks Like An Angel!
by ramblinman
7/29/2010 3:12:00 AM
New cruising to South Pacific from Hawai'i -- or San Francisco
As idyllic as summer on the Peninsula can be -- warm days, cool nights and the inescapable smugness of...
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Say Aloha to Chinatown
This corner of downtown Honolulu is a fascinating place to explore two centuries of Chinese art and culture in Hawaii. Our guide »
Romantic
Best spots to tie the knot
Every season is wedding season in Hawai'i, thanks to its romantic venues, year-round warm weather and instant-honeymoon appeal.
Outdoors
Preserving Hawaii's rare plants
The Limahuli Garden on Kauai's North Shore celebrates indigenous people's ties to the land, as well as the islands' endangered plant heritage.
Budget
Shaving costs of summer travel
From airfare tips to lodging deals, we've found dozens of great ways to save on a summer vacation in the islands. Photos.
Food
Eat like a local on Maui
From misoyaki butterfish to Spam musubi, John Flinn reveals the island delicacies that tourists often overlook.
Family
5 places kids will love
Kids love playing in Hawaii's warm waters, but eventually you have to pull them out. Here are beach alternatives that won't break the bank.
Best gifts to give Hawaii
It's time to give back to the islands, by donating to conservation groups or volunteering to save a reef or surf break.
5 upcountry pleasures on tiny Lanai
Is there anything better than a Hawaiian beach? We found 5 reasons to say "yes" in Lanai's upcountry hills.
Islander or imposter?
Our intrepid reporter unearths a slew of celebrities with ties — both real and imagined — to Hawaii. Find out who's a true islander and who ain't.
Hawaii's lighter side
Lighthouses along Hawaii's lava-strewn shoreline illuminate the islands' unique history, geography and culture.
Best Hawaii beach reads
From stories of Oahu picture brides to tales of Pearl Harbor mayhem and murder, these titles offer a juicy, vicarious experience of Hawaii.
An overview of the islands.
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Amelia Earhart: Hawaii celebrates the great aviator
While no one may know exactly how — or where — Amelia Earhart's...
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