Originally published in the January/February edition of Market Watch Magazine || Located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Honolulu comprises a diverse demographic of locals and tourists, a challenging retail environment, a hip hotel scene and unique regional cuisine.
Read full story: CityScope Honolulu
Published January 26, 2012 on Fodors.com || Spotted: a travel challenge. Earlier this month, the contemporary Gagosian Gallery launched a worldwide exhibition of mega-artist Damien Hirst’s colorful spot paintings. Read more…
Published in the January/February issue of Market Watch Magazine || Family-run Tamura Enterprises Inc. is a retail star on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Read full story: Profile: Tamura Enterprises in Hawaii
Published in July 2011 on Fodors.com || Hawaii can get pretty pricey, between airfare, hotel rooms, food, and activities once you’re on the islands. Luckily, if you know where to look you can fill your days with excursions that won’t break your budget. All beaches in the state are public, so you can enjoy free swimming, walking, and sunbathing on any sandy strip. But for a unique Big Island experience, here are our favorite activities for under $15.
You’ll need a car for most of these (rentals start at $22 a day)—the Big Island has its name for a reason. This list starts on the Hilo side and travels north and west to the Kona side. For a full experience, we recommend visiting both sides of the island. Read more…
Published in May 2011 on Fodors.com || Whether you want to explore shipwrecks or see coral of every color, scuba diving is a great way to experience the underwater world. We’ve picked our favorite places to take the plunge, where there’s also plenty of things to do on dry land to make a great vacation. Read more…
Published on March 18, 2011 on Fodors.com || Springtime in D.C. means one thing: it’s time for the city to shake off winter and erupt in a burst of pink cherry blossom flowers. This year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 26–April 10) marks the 99th anniversary of the trees’ residence in Washington. While no one can predict exactly when the blooms will pop, numerous events span the festival’s three weekends, including fireworks and a parade. If you’re one of the flower-peeping visitors traveling to D.C., below are some tips for making the most of your experience. Read more…
Published on July 7, 2010 on Fodors.com || To many Americans, Minnesota is just another state in flyover country, somewhere between the East Coast and the Rockies, up there near Canada. But there’s much more here than moose, mittens, and snow, and Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul consistently rank as two of the United States’ top cities to live in. Minneapolis’s thriving art scene, outdoor culture (even in the winter), affordable prices, and friendly atmosphere make this Midwest metropolis a perfect place for a weekend—or longer—escape. Read more…