2021 Hawai‘i College Guide: HONOLULU Magazine’s Tips to Navigating the Road to College
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Author: Kathryn Drury Wagner
2021 Hawai‘i College Guide: Preparing for College in High School
A student’s involvement sets the foundation for college acceptance—and beyond. Here’s how to build that foundation with strength and purpose.
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I got to try an LED facial. What the heck is an LED facial? Read on...
Miami Nice
Upscale boutique Collins & 8th doesn’t open up in Honolulu until July, but I got a sneak peek inside.
Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts
Here are three last-minute, stylish ideas for all the handsome Hawaii dads out there.
North Shore Peanut Butter
I found a coconut peanut butter so yummy, you'll need a vat of it.
Memorial Day Potluck Recipes
Planning a Memorial Day potluck? Try one of these recipes Honolulu Magazine found from local chefs.
History in a Glass
We taste-tested a high-end British gin.
Mother’s Day Shopping in Honolulu
Mother's Day is a great excuse to slip away for a little me-time, spent, of course, shopping!
Custom Havaianas
New, customized flip-flops from Havaianas.
Platinum Ring Takes Home the Gold
This Honolulu jeweler has created a platinum engagement ring worthy of an Empress.
Sun Protective Clothing
A new clothing line not only offers the equivalent of SPF 50 sunscreen, but also is actually cute.
Downtown Honolulu Welcomes New Store
A new boutique has finally blown the dust off The Stack Building in downtown Honolulu.
Holiday Shopping Made Easy
Umeke Market has some appealing, eco-friendly gifts at both its Honolulu locations.
Resort Wear in Honolulu
Becca Beach, which opened last December in the Kahala, has steadily gathered a following among Honolulu locals.
Haircuts for Less
For the cost of a dinner out in Honolulu, you can get a haircut, shampoo/blow-dry and facial.
Hawaii's Supernatural
A new book takes readers on a spooky ghost tour of not only haunted Hawaii, but Asia and the Pacific as well.
Leather Handbags Go Eco-Friendly
A new line of leather clutches, made from eco-friendly leather remnants, has arrived in Honolulu.
Gift Ideas from Kahala Mall
Honolulu foodies should check out the new store Magnolia, opening tomorrow at Kahala Mall.
New Treasures in Honolulu
Looking for a unique gift or colorful new outfit? Check out the just-opened imports store, Himalayan Treasure, in University Square.
Women in Hawaii Business
What do Hawaii's most powerful businesswomen know that I didn't?
Perfume Shopping Made Easy
The heat is on in Honolulu. The waves are up on the North Shore. It's too hot to wear jeans, too hot for any clothing, period. Time to shop for a new perfume!
Halloween Costumes on a Budget
Honolulu Magazine's shopping editor found some cheap and eco friendly Halloween costumes.
Gourmet Chocolate at Honolulu Coffee Co.
To go with its Kona coffees, Honolulu Coffee Co. has a new line of chocolate.
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We aren’t picky, we’re just…discerning.
Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
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