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Days start early on Kaanapali Beach and the sand doesn't clear until late into the night.
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Purple paradise

Ever had a lavender margarita? You'll have to visit one of the lavender farmers of Maui's Mount Haleakala.
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Shooting the tube

HALEIWA, Hawaii - Nobody bothers with the weather forecast for this island's northern undeveloped coast, less than an hour from downtown Honolulu. It's the surf forecast they tune in for.

A place like no other, Hawaii rewards its devotees on land and sea

Whenever I accumulate a lot of frequent-flier miles, I think about all the yet-unvisited places they could take me, then usually end up going back to Hawaii. There is no destination quite like our 50th state, with its combination of sunshine, sightseeing, surfing, and some schlock. Certainly the flight is long, but as I cross the continent and a portion ...

Big Island beans best of brew

HONOLULU -- Tour guide Masa Nemoto makes the understatement of the year. "There's no excuse to be tired working here," he says. Every employee at the Hawaii Coffee Co. can drink all the coffee he or she wants.

Is it safe to visit the Big Island after the recent earthquake and volcanic activity?

I'm heading to the Big Island next month and read about the recent earthquakes and volcanic activity. Is it safe to go and can we still visit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park?

Adults share in the fun of this costume parade

LAHAINA, Hawaii -- This was quite the party town when 19th-century whaling ships used to drop anchor on the western lobe of the island of Maui, and land-starved mariners would come ashore looking for a little fun.

Pack taste buds and loose clothing

July is shaping up to be a month of wine festivals. If you're seeking something different, Hawaii, the Finger Lakes area of New York, and Missouri are planning events that will celebrate fun, food, and the fruit of the vine. Maybe you're planning a trip to Ireland, a favorite destination for many Bostonians. There are festivals there, too, to tempt ...

Deals in Hawaii and Russia.

Hawaii would rather forget last winter, when it rained and rained, then rained some more. But all is sunny and sweet again, and our 50th state is looking forward to the fall with a lot of specials. Here are a few:

Bringing lavender to Maui, he cultivates a purple paradise

About five years ago, Alii Chang switched from raising tropical flowers to growing lavender on the upland slopes of Maui's Mount Haleakala -- and he hasn't looked back. Sometimes, at the end of a long day, he'll sit out on one of his decks, sip a lavender-infused margarita, and gaze across his gardens to the distant ocean ...