Privacy is the ultimate luxury. The rich and famous have traded the crowded beaches of Malibu and the high-profile parties of the Hamptons for something far more remote. Lanai, a tiny Hawaiian island that feels more like a distant planet than part of the United States, has become a favorite vacation spot for the elite. … Read more
I’d like to solve the puzzle, please. Pat Sajak has officially announced his first acting gig since retiring from “Wheel of Fortune” after 41 seasons last year – and it will take place in Hawaii. The legendary game show host, 78, is set to star onstage in a production of “Prescription: Murder” this summer at … Read more
A retired couple have given up their house, their business and their life on land to live full-time on-board a cruise ship that will travel the world for 15 years. Lanette and Johan Canen, both 55, began their epic adventure mid-2024 aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey ship. The ship is a residential vessel that will … Read more
Zach Wilson and his fiancée Nicolette Dellanno enjoyed a getaway to Hawaii ahead of their June wedding, as seen in photos posted to the social media influencer’s Instagram on Wednesday. The Dolphins quarterback and Dellanno recently attended a wedding in Maui, where they enjoyed some R&R with friends. “Celebrated love in Hawaii🌺🤍,” Dellanno, who is … Read more
This vacation is to die for. Nearly 50 “White Lotus” superfans will soon be living like their favorite on-screen characters – swimming in Hawaii’s crystal-blue waters, sipping Aperol spritzes in Italy, and dodging venomous snakes in Thailand – during a once-in-a-lifetime vacation inspired by the hit HBO murder-mystery series. For a mind-bending, all-inclusive $188,000 per … Read more
We are becoming the City That Never Sleets. Pacific island paradise Hawaii has officially seen more snow than New York City so far this fall despite the ferocious winter storm that pummeled the Northeast last week. That’s right, meteorologists issued a winter weather alert for the Big Island on October 28 after the first snow … Read more
Don’t let the turkey gobble up your Thanksgiving budget. Those looking to get a good bang for their cluck ought to steer clear of Hawaii — home of the most expensive birds in the United States. That’s according to a recent survey by Finance Buzz, which wrangled prices from grocery stores nationwide to gauge how much … Read more
Size isn’t everything. A prestigious ranking of the country’s best small towns has been published — and a charming locale just an hour’s drive from the hubbub of NYC has made the list. Compiled by editors at Travel + Leisure and a handful of industry experts, the America’s Best Small Towns 2024 survey tapped the larger-than-life … Read more
Get to the makeout point. Ever since the invention of the car, lovers have been taking to the back seat for a little romantic one-on-one time — often driving to a favorite scenic spot to set the mood. If you’re on a date and just getting to know the person you hope to get a little … Read more
Who says money can’t buy happiness? A new ranking of communities across the United States based on the overall mental health of the local population has been released as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities project — and some of the best-scoring counties can be found in some of the wealthiest and … Read more
Seniors could be roughing their golden years in some states, as a new study shows that even $1 million in retirement savings won’t last very long in some states. The study, published by personal finance site GoBankingRates earlier this year, found, for instance, that California seniors might face tough times financially after eating through that supply in approximately 12 years, eight … Read more
An Oregon family was devastated after their dog died of overheating on an Alaska Airlines flight waiting to depart Oahu, Hawaii. “Hawaii is not dog friendly,” Angie Engelgau told KGW8 while reflecting on the tragedy. The freak accident occurred Sunday while she was waiting to fly home from Honolulu to Oregon with her husband Gary, their … Read more
The cast of “Hawaii 5-0” are mourning the loss of Taylor Wily, who has died at the age of 56. His cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but his passing was confirmed by Hawaiian news station KITV 4 Island News on Thursday. “Hawaii Five-0” executive producer Peter M. Lenkov also shared the news … Read more
“Hawaii Five-0” star Taylor Wily has died. He was 56. CBS via Getty Images Wily’s death was confirmed by KITV 4 Island News in Hawaii. Wily — whose real name was Teila Tuli — played Kamekona on the CBS drama for 171 episodes for 10 seasons between 2010 and 2020. He reprised his role for seven … Read more
He’s spinning his wheels. Fresh off of his record-breaking four decades hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak already has his next gig lined up. Although Sajak, 77, said that he’s stepping back from the long-running game show to retire, he’s set to be in a play at the Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu, for a community … Read more
Miss Hawaii has battled an onslaught of online bullying in the week since accepting the Miss USA crown following the first-place winner’s shocking resignation. Savannah Gankiewicz, 28, said the backlash “breaks her heart” in a speech Friday while visiting the Lahaina wildfire victims. “I don’t know if you’ve seen on social media, but since I’ve … Read more
A third of your month is bound to be ‘extraordinary,’ according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 American wine drinkers found the average person has 10 extraordinary days per month — 120 every year. And if you live in Hawaii, Idaho or South Dakota, you can bump that up to 13 days per … Read more
The Miss USA organization has named a new titleholder: Miss Hawaii, Savannah Gankiewicz. In a statement posted to Instagram on Thursday, Laylah Rose, the CEO and president of the pageant organization, said Gankiewicz would take the crown following the shocking resignation of original titleholder Noelia Voigt earlier this week. Gankiewicz, 28, was initially named runner-up … Read more
Hikers in Hawaii will have to find a new way to reach the Heavens. The legendary Haiku Staircase on Oahu, Hawaii will finally be demolished after tourists continued to trespass on the legendary landmark despite repeated warnings. According to the Honolulu City Government, the iconic site will be torn down by the end of this … Read more
Some of America’s most beloved destinations have also become its most untenable. A new analysis plunges into which American cities struggle the most with sky-high prices of marked-up goods. Surprisingly, nearly 20 dense population centers are ponying up more than New Yorkers as the year-over-year rate of inflation sits currently at 3.5% — way up … Read more