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Get Lei'd: Hawaiian Airlines is Hiring Flight Attendants

February 7, 2012 at 8:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

It might not be quite as luxurious or exciting as it is on television, but if you’ve always thought of being a flight attendant then now’s the time to do so. Hawaiian Airlines—the unofficial airline of paradise—is now looking for flight attendants to help them expand across the islands and the world.

There's already plans for a New York City-to-Honolulu flight, and who knows where else they might be headed to in the future. In total there are around 175 new flight attendant positions available, but you better get that resume ready as the deadline is February 14.

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Hawaii Now One Major Step Closer to Becoming Gay Wedding Hot Spot of 2012

January 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM | by | Comments (0)

Happy New Year! Also, happy year that more same-sex couples will achieve equal (or at least equal-er) rights. Just yesterday, January 1, two more US states switched to legally recognizing and performing civil unions. These are Delaware and Hawaii. For the moment, let's focus on the latter.

Hawaii is the only US state west of the Mississippi River to allow same-sex civil unions. None have gone so far as marriage (the California Prop 8 debacle came closest) and what this means for gay couples is that their union—not just the honeymoon—can also happen in the Aloha State.

According to The Baltimore Sun/KTLA, the turning of the calendar immediately coincided with the law going in effect:

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'From JFK, on the Beach the Same Day': Hawaiian Airlines to Fly Direct from NYC to Hawaii

November 16, 2011 at 3:39 PM | by | Comments (2)

212 and 808. Respectively, they are the area codes for dialing New York City and Hawaii. Today, however, they are also the prices for a one-way economy or first class seat on Hawaiian Airlines' just announced direct flights from New York-JFK to Honolulu starting in June 2012.

That's right. $212. To Hawaii. Non-Stop. With complimentary in-flight meals, pillows and blankets. That's all great and good, but the problem is these sale fares are going fast. Already we're seeing them raise to the $300s as planes fill for—believe it or not—autumn 2012. It just goes to show how needed this route is, since United née Continental is the only other airline making the 10-hour, 5,000-mile trek (and they dumped their free in-flight meal and other niceties almost one year ago).

The details: flights will be on an Airbus A330-200, with 18 first class seats and 276 economy (32" seat pitch in econ). Book 'em, Danno.

For a better perspective on how the new Hawaiian flights will go down, we met with the airline's CEO Mark Dunkerley this morning, mere hours after even airline crew found out they'd soon be flying to NYC.

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And Travel Flash Mob of the Month Goes to: Hawaiian Airlines' In-Flight Hula

July 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM | by | Comments (0)

Here’s a fun little video to start off your week, as well as something that’s slightly depressing because you’re at work and not on your way to paradise. Earlier this month Hawaiian Airlines arranged a little bit of an in-flight flash mob in the form of a live hula performance at 38,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean. It’s hardly a massive get together filled with social media addicts, but it is a nicely arranged introduction to Hawaii—as well as some of the best live in-flight entertainment around.

The San Francisco-based hula school Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu performed the dance en route to the islands from the City by the Bay on July 14. There were a couple traditional songs played during the performance along with I Left My Heart In San Francisco—ha.

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Where to Go with Your Tax Refund: Hawaii

April 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM | by | Comments (0)

Tax day is coming, and you are excited not because you look forward to sifting through receipts and credit card statements, but because you're getting a fat refund...probably. The economy may be on its way back up, but you should try to stretch that tax refund as far as you can.

You just finished your taxes and you are in the black with a nice chunk of change for a refund. If you could pick any place in the United States to blow your loot, Hawaii would surely be somewhere on your top-three list. It's the closest thing to paradise within our borders.

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Honolulu Airport Gets Its Own Islands, Thanks to Hawaiian Airlines

April 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM | by | Comments (0)

Honolulu International Airport is already in the middle of a decade filled with construction equipment, as the airport does its best to spiffy things up for the future. Adding to all the renovation fun is Hawaiian Airlines, as they’re looking to speed up and improve the check-in process for most of their flights that originate in Honolulu. The airline is planning to spend $6 million to add all the new bells and whistles, so we just hope it makes inter-island-hopping smoother.

Say goodbye to long ticket counter lines and aloha to brand new circular check-in kiosks. Ticket counters will be pulled out and replaced with six new circular areas—they’re calling them islands—get it? Two will be found in Lobby 3 and four will be added to Lobby 2, all in the airport’s Terminal 2. Agents will still be on hand to help out those who need it—like us when the stupid computer freezes—but it will mostly be up to passengers to get the necessary paperwork for interisland, mainland, and international flights.

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Japan's Earthquake Tsunami Waves Go Easy on Hawaii and California

March 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM | by | Comment (1)


This is footage from JAPAN, not of Hawaii or California, by the way.

Hawaii's tsunami warning still has a few more hours to go, but at this point, it appears as though the islands have escaped devastation. The waves that did arrive weren't recorded as cresting more than 6 feet (in Maui), though most seemed between 2 and 4 feet. There was no major damage reported, and today in Hawaii is progressing as normally as possible, even as Japan still still works to gauge the the amount of havoc Mother Nature wreaked on them earlier, following the 8.9 earthquake offshore.

Surprisingly its southern California that's seen the most of the North American results of the earthquake, with boats marinas swamped and small property damages. As a result, evacuation signs are being posted and residents of areas in danger are encouraged to stay tuned to the local news. Waves have been reported to be as high as 7 feet, though Santa Monica—where the surfers are still out—will likely only see around 3 feet.

Our recommendation? Don't stand at the beach and look out to sea, expecting to watch the tsunami waves. IF they're big enough to see, then they're large enough to wash over you pretty shortly after.

[Video: CNN]

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Sports Illustrated's 2011 Swimsuit Issue Travels to Maui, Hawaii with Model Irina Shayk

February 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM | by | Comment (1)

Way way early this morning, the cover (and bikini-wearing cover model) of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was revealed. 25-year-old Russian model and girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo, Irina Shayk, takes top honor of having the cover all to herself, after having appeared in the annual issues since as far back as 2007. And just as much as SI's readers want to know who's on the cover, they want to see where the tropical scenes were photographed—for 2011, Irina Shayk posed on beaches around Maui, Hawaii.

The Hawaii issue is a departure (literally) for the magazine, since they are renowned for loving more extravagant, far-flung destinations. Last year's issue—the 2010 one starring Brooklyn Decker on the cover—was set in The Maldives, where the SI crew chilled at a resort with over-the-water bungalows costing upwards of $1,100 per night.

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OMG. The World's Biggest Slip-and-Slide.

February 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM | by | Comments (0)

Please forgive us for sending you into daydream mode so early in the morning already, but we simply have to share Entertainment Weekly's find of the World's Largest Slip-and-Slide. Now, it's not been confirmed as the largest by an official from Guinness World Records or anything, but one glance at this video and it's quite difficult to imagine anything beating it.

The Slip-and-Slide is really a man-made reservoir—a totally off-limits, no trespassing-allowed one—but authorities should've considered making it of another material if they really wanted people to keep out with their bodyboards. And of course, like much of the best stuff in Hawaii, this reservoir is located nearby some truly breathtakingly lush scenery.

So here's where it is:

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Risky Rollerblading in Paradise

January 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM | by | Comments (0)

Recently we found ourselves soaking up the sun in Hawaii, but we eventually did tear ourselves away from the beach in order to check out some of the other attractions on Maui.

One thing on our must-do list was driving the Road to Hana. Depending who you ask—or what guidebook you read—this lush and scenic road features 1,000 hairpin curves, twists, and turns along with like a million one lane bridges. Alright, we might be exaggerating, but it’s definitely a beautiful yet slightly tricky drive.

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The Obamas' Annual Trip to the Hawaiian Islands is Going Swimmingly

December 29, 2010 at 1:21 PM | by | Comments (2)

While most of us are stuck digging out from this year’s Snowpocalypse, President Obama and his family are enjoying a little rest and relaxation in his home state of Hawaii—jealous. He’s a couple years into his term and this Hawaiian holiday is sort of a tradition, so if you want to hang with the president in 2011 you might want to start making plans now. Unfortunately, it’s pretty unlikely that you’ll run into him, but if you want to try, here's where has been sharing a little bit of aloha.

Presidential family and friends were snorkeling in Oahu’s famous Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve earlier this week, but don’t expect any new shirtless photos to emerge. The press were specifically told to keep their distance, so there won’t be any other TMZ moments for the president or members of his crew. We’re hoping that Sasha and Malia were able to see a couple of turtles when they were swimming around, as we’ve been able to spot a couple on a past trip to the stunning snorkeling spot.

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Honolulu Airport Begins 12 Years of Much-Needed Renovating

November 4, 2010 at 10:46 AM | by | Comment (1)

If your favorite part of Hawaii was riding the Wiki-Wiki bus at the Honolulu International Airport, you’re going to be pretty upset about what we have to tell you.

Although it still has maintained its island vibe and aloha spirit, the airport where most visitors begin their trip to paradise has definitely been showing its age. One of the first steps in an over $2 billion renovation is opening up next month, as a brand new international arrivals corridor will open to meet jet-lagged guests arriving after long flights from across the globe. That means fewer chances to ride the Wiki-Wiki in and around the airport.

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