Global surf, skate, and snowboard brand Volcom kicked off the launch of their new sister store Up & Riding with some of the surfing world’s biggest names. Saturday afternoon six of Volcom’s top team riders came out to meet fans.

Tucked away on a street in Honolulu is a very unassuming boutique that is full of unexpected delights. Ms. Faith Scheiblich’s Sugar Cane Shop was inspired by her fond memories of her grandmother. A Napa Valley transplant, Scheiblich found herself looking for a creative outlet and wanting to create a retail space that featured one of kind pieces.

In customary “Aloha Friday” spirit, guests were graciously welcomed at the 3rd Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Paradise event. Part of a three-day (May 27 – 29th) food lover festival celebrating the best of food and wine in the Islands. It was an outstanding culinary experience benefiting the Kapolei Foundation which supports high school students seeking college scholarship.

Trying on a bathing suit is typically not a very enjoyable experience. The store lighting and mirrors are unforgiving and you can never really find the perfect fit. If only someone could bring high quality, fashionable swim suits to the comfort of your home. Oahu based Honey Girl swimwear has the answer with exclusive at home previews and fittings.

Honolulu’s newest luxury residential condominium is the Hokua Tower located on 1288 Ala Moana Boulevard. Building on their successes, innovative developers The MacNaughton Group and The Kobayashi Group partnered together to create Honolulu’s premiere address.

Before the Hilton sisters, Amanda Hearst, and Georgia Bloomberg the original high style heiress was Doris Duke. By any standards, she was a progressive trailblazer and philanthropist that would have given any of the current glamour girls a run for their money, and speaking of money, Duke had tons of it. She was the heiress to the lucrative Duke fortune earned via tobacco and energy. Her father died in 1925 leaving his only child $100 million.

The ever charming bachelor, George Clooney, has been on the shores of Hawaii the past weeks working on his latest film The Descendants.The film has been wrapping up production, filming on both the islands of Oahu and Kauai. In fact, Mr. Clooney spent his 49th birthday on Hawaii celebrating with cast mates, crew, and his Italian girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis.

BECCA beach Kahala is a quintessential beach boutique showcasing the latest fashions and best all around beach attire. Opened December 2009, the boutique is located within the exclusive Kahala Hotel and Resort (formerly the Mandarin Oriental Hotel). Owner Joanna Stark Beall moved to Hawaii more than 10 years ago from New York. Always with an eye for fashion, from years of working in the fashion industry for labels like Ralph Lauren, Agnes B, and DKNY, her quality selections are fresh and fun.

If you are looking for a relaxing afternoon, consider the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki for afternoon tea and Champagne. Built in 1901, this world-class hotel is a landmark on Oahu and is often referred to as the “First Lady of Waikiki”.