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STORIES OF HAWAII

What makes Hawaii such a unique destination? Learn from the people that know best, Hawaii's musicians, historians, artists and more. Enjoy the Stories of Hawaii and let us know if you have any questions or would like to start planning your group trip to Hawaii (contact us).
 
Whale Watching off the Coast of Maui
Watch as Whale Trust co-founder Flip Nicklin reveals the mysteries of Hawaii’s humpbacks. Then go on a whale watching tour off the coast of Maui
 
 
Haleakala Sunrise, Haleakala National Park, Maui
Watch an amazing sunrise above the clouds from atop Haleakala Visitor Center, nearly 10,000 feet above sea level.
 
 
 
Maui Farm to Table with Chef James McDonald
Maui Chef James McDonald demonstrates how the farm to table process makes Hawaii Regional Cuisine truly unique. Follow the path of Hawaii’s freshest dishes from the rich volcanic soil of Upcountry Maui to the seaside restaurants of Lahaina.
 
 
 
Taimane in Waikiki, Waikiki, Oahu
Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner performs on the streets of Waikiki showing the diversity and creativity of Hawaii’s music.

 
 
Learn to Surf, Waikiki, Oahu
Authentic Waikiki Beach Boys follow in the footsteps of legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku by teaching visitors how to surf in Waikiki.
 
 
 
Beyond Pearl Harbor with Daniel A. Martinez
Historian Daniel Martinez shows us the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites as well as other places in Honolulu that were affected by the devastating attack on December 7th, 1941. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, step on board the Battleship Missouri, and see the new USS Oklahoma Memorial.
 
 
 
Oahu Art & Nightlife, Chinatown, Oahu
First Friday in Oahu’s urban Chinatown is a monthly celebration of art, culture, and nightlife in Hawaii.
 
 
 
Golf in Hawaii with Parker McLachlin, Ko Olina, Oahu
PGA TOUR golfer Parker McLachlin talks about growing up in Hawaii, his first hole-in-one, and what makes the golf courses in Hawaii so unique.
 
 
Hawaii Regional Cuisine with Chef Alan Wong, Oahu
Award winning chef Alan Wong explains what makes Hawaii Regional Cuisine so unique and prepares his own creative take on poke, a traditional local dish, at his restaurant on Oahu.
 
 
 
Storytelling in Hilo with Sig Zane
Watch renowned Hilo fashion designer Sig Zane as he shares Hawaiian traditions and culture in his unique aloha wear designs. See him at work and follow him through a walking tour of Hilo, the town that inspires his work.
 
 
 
Manta Ray Diving in Kona with Wayne Levin
Get up close and personal with Hawaii’s manta rays as you go on a night dive with underwater photographer Wayne Levin. Explore the western waters off of Hawaii’s Big Island and swim with Kona’s otherworldly manta rays.
 
 
 
 
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