The Miss Chinatown USA Pageant, at the Palace of Fine Arts, is one highlight of San Francisco's Chinese New Year festivities. It welcomes contestants from the US and the winner is flown to…

Part of the Maui Whale Festival, the annual Parade of Whales sees thousands of costumed revellers take to the streets with floats, music, marching bands and, of course, life-sized humpback…

This invitational welcomes 25 of the finest plein air painters (who work outside, not in a studio) from Hawaii and the mainland USA to paint on location around Maui. Visitors have numerous…

The "Eddie" is one of the world's most prestigious big wave surfing contests, held each year on the north shore of Hawaii. It is held in memory of one of the world's greatest watermen - Eddie Aikau.

This annual festival in Maui celebrates the endangered humpback whales that come to Hawaii each winter. It offers a variety of activities at a time that coincides with the peak of the whales'…

The sight of a whale breaching must rank among the most magnificent natural spectacles on earth! Make it to Hawaii in the winter months and you can enjoy while helping to ensure the survival…

Every year, three renowned operas are performed during the Hawaii Opera Theatre Season in Honolulu's Neal S Blaisdell Center. Directors, singers and designers from America, Europe and Asia…

On every first Friday of the month, the art galleries, restaurants, bars and merchants in Honolulu's Chinatown open their doors for free entertainment and late-night exhibitions. It's a great…

Kona Brewers Festival sees all eight of Hawaii's microbreweries showcase their beers at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. They are joined annually by a further 20 breweries from across the…

The annual Honolulu Festival aims to promote cultural understanding, economic co-operation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. Musicians, performers…

The sight of a whale breaching must rank among the most magnificent natural spectacles on earth! Make it to Hawaii in the winter months and you can enjoy while helping to ensure the survival…

The Canary Islands - nick-named "the Hawaii of the Atlantic" - are known for their near-perfect surfing spots. Fuerteventura, with its clean beaches and crystal-clear waters, attracts fans of…

On every first Friday of the month, the art galleries, restaurants, bars and merchants in Honolulu's Chinatown open their doors for free entertainment and late-night exhibitions. It's a great…

Artisans, hula schools, musicians and elders from Hawaii share their heart and soul at this three-day festival. Celebration of the Arts brings weekend activities to Kapalua's AAA-Five Diamond…

The Drug Aware Pro Margaret River - part of the men's World Qualifying Series (WQS) - is one of Australia's leading surfing competitions. With total prize money of US$145,000 up for grabs, it…

The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival is Hawaii's leading hula competition, based at the Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo on Hawaii Island (also known as the Big Island). The festival features…

The annual Kona Chocolate Festival is an industry showcase for the region's cacao industry. The event raises money for the Kona Pacific Waldorf School and includes delicious samples, a…

Waikiki's SPAM® Jam in Kalakaua Avenue features SPAM® merchandise, entertainment and restaurants serving up SPAM® treats. The Mr or Ms SPAM® Hawaii Contest searches for the most SPAM®-crazed…

According to Hawaiian tradition, the Taro plant has the greatest life force of all foods. This annual festival celebrates the plant with two days of exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, food…

Lahaina's most famous landmark, the Banyan Tree, planted on 24 April 1873, celebrates its birthday with a two-day fete and, of course, a birthday cake. Highlights include a display of nature…