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Hawaii
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.
The princess diaries
The subject of a new biopic, Princess Kaiulani remains a revered figure in Hawaii's history. Jeanne Cooper explores her island legacy.
Hollywood of the Pacific
Cinephiles can enjoy the islands' incomparable beauty and take in innovative and indigenous cinema at these five Hawaii film festivals.
Hawaiian music stars shine all over
The stars of Hawaiian music have converged in Honolulu this weekend for the first-ever N&
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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 »
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.
Romantic
Romance, island-style
You don't need a major event — or a major bank account — to enjoy these 5 free romantic experiences in Hawaii.
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.
Hawaii five-oh!
As the 50th state to join the union turns 50, the Chronicle celebrates with 50 fun facts about the islands. Photos.
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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Hawaii summer savings: It's not too late
The summer travel season starts with the Memorial Day weekend, but it's not too...
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