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Thinking about heading to Hawaii? Be sure to brush up on your ocean safety (and leave the liquor for dry land) as the number of drownings continues to spike.

Nearly 8 million travelers visited Hawaii in 2012, capitalizing on a recovering global economy, strong yen, stable oil prices, more flights and marketing campaigns.

Daniel Inouye, who served 50 years as a U.S. senator from Hawaii and supported LGBT rights, died Monday at the age of 88.

Airfare, hotels, guided tours and pricey luaus - a Hawaii vacation can add up, especially now that hotel room prices are back on the rise.

Hawaii’s oldest food festival will once again host more than 40 events throughout the 2012 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival slated for November 2-11.

Ever since its admission to the United States in 1959, Hawaii has been synonymous with paradise in the American imagination - and Waikiki the definitive manifestation of a lush and luxurious tropical life.

On the south shore of Oahu rises the neighborhood of Waikiki. For years favored by the Hawaiian monarchy, the fabled stretch of beach is famous for its luxury resorts, high-end shopping, and exemplary surfing, all of which make for beautiful photos.

The 2012 Big Island Pride Festival is scheduled for Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel).

Kohana Coffee announced the introduction of their organic, fair trade "shelf-stable" Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate to the market, the first of its kind in the coffee industry.

The Sheraton Kauai Resort, nestled into 20 acres along world-renowned Poipu Beach, has completed a $16 million revitalization that unveils Poipu’s newest playground, transforming the guest experience into an unforgettable visit.