SPOTLIGHT: HAWAII ISLAND
11.28-12.1: Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Crafts Fair. At Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Thanksgiving buffet, clients load their plates, listen to live music and savor a special day with loved ones. A weekend crafts fair kick-starts the holidays with a sea of creations by island artisans.
www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com
KAUAI
11.6-9: Poipu Food and Wine Festival. Kauai bounty takes center stage at this south shore spree. An afternoon farmers market at Shops at Kukuiula honors what’s fresh, followed by cooking demos, a street food soiree and a night market with appetizers, beer and wine.
www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com
11.22-24: Kauai Old Time Gathering. The sounds of banjos, fiddles and steel guitars echo through the mountain air of Kokee State Park at this music and culture festival. Clients catch the spirit during entertainment and workshops by talents from around the U.S.
www.kauaioldtime.com
MAUI
11.3-9: Restaurant Week Wailea. At Maui’s destination resort of Wailea, outstanding eateries offer three-course, prix fixe dinner menus for just $29-$59 per person. Throughout the week, clients can feel good knowing their participation results in contributions to the Maui Food Bank.
www.restaurantweekwailea.com
11.8-9: Hula O Na Keiki. Hips sway, arms flow and feet glide at this showcase of Hawaiian dance at Kaanapali Beach Hotel. Along with performances by children ages 5 to 17 years, clients can check out the event’s colorful arts and crafts booths.
www.hulaonakeiki.com
OAHU
11.7-17: Hawaii International Film Festival. Oahu steps into the spotlight during this annual cinematic celebration. Clients can attend seminars; view screenings of movies from Asia, the Pacific Rim and North America; and catch glimpses of luminaries who show up for the occasion.
www.hiff.org
11.30: Holiday Crafts Fair. Hawaiian Mission Houses, some of the oldest homes in Hawaii, create a fitting backdrop for Oahu's longest-running crafts fair, now in its 48th year. With only locally made items, it’s a great place to do some holiday shopping, island-style.
www.missionhouses.org