Hawaii Travel News 07/21/2011

A "Hit and Run Hula" flash mob takes over a Hawaiian Airlines flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. Don't you wish you were on this plane?

The beautiful photos in this virtual tour of the Aina Lani Farm on Maui make me want to hop on a plane right this second for the Farm-to-Table tour mentioned at the end! That, and it makes me wish I had a green thumb – what a gorgeous farm!

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines, which flies 17 percent of its schedule to Hawaii, said Tuesday it is expanding service between San Diego and the islands with a daily nonstop flight to Honolulu beginning Nov. 17. The new flight complements Alaska's Kahului-San Diego daily service, which began in October.

Fumi's Kahuku Shrimp beat out all the other local shrimp trucks as one of the best lunch spots in Maxim magazine's 2011 Food & Drinks awards, which includes restaurants across the U.S.

Waipahu's Brian Viloria takes the WBO Flyweight title before a packed hometown crowd.

Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing, but there are many other water activities including, stand up paddle boarding, bodyboarding, and even (like this video shows) kayak surfing! Fun!

GoPro cameras have become ultra popular in Hawaii – this video shows off a GoPro surf AND skydive video with pro surfer John John Florence.

Many of these, including lychee, cherimoya, and jackfruit, can be found at farmers markets throughout Hawaii. Samples are often available if you ask – you may find a new favorite!

Bayfest is a popular annual event held at the Kaneohe Marine Core Base each July. Concert performances by headliners like Hoobastank, Puddle of Mudd, and C&K, an EK Fernandez midway, and fireworks provide a festive atmosphere.

One writer finds a connection with a family member's experience of Pearl Harbor the day of the 1941 attack. Even without a personal connection, this monument is extremely moving for those who visit.

In Hawaii, it's often ridiculously easy to grow tropical fruit like guava, mango, avocado, and more. Although I love our local farmers markets as much as the next girl, I still miss the days when fruit was free – simply step outside and pick them from the yard.