The new luxe Travassa Hana invites you to spend your tax refund — or at least forget about how much you owed — with a special April package at the remote Maui resort.

We bet California Pinot Noir tastes better against the backdrop of the pristine beaches and perfect sunsets of Wailea, Maui. The Four Seasons Maui thinks so, too. Which is why it’s hosting a three-day event featuring some of the state’s best pinot noirs, coupled with seminars and dinners at the resort’s award-winning restaurants.

If you’re into the blending of traditional and modern — and you love all things Hawaii — Martin & MacArthur has something for you. It’s called the iKoa Phone Case ($179), a solid koa wood case carved and shaped to fit the iPhone 4/4S.

Back in 2008 flavor tripping parties in New York City featured what’s known as the miracle berry. This small red berry rewires your palate and, when eaten, causes sour or tart foods to sudden taste sweet. And now it’s made its way to the Islands, with a flavor-tripping event on March 7 at The Standard.

It’s not every day you get to learn how to surf in Waikiki from not only a professional but former world champ. The 12-time contest winner and professional longboarder — in his last season ranked No. 2 in the world — Kai Sallas opened a new surf school this month at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Honolulu boasts a range of Italian eateries, from swanky restaurants to a mobile pizzeria that operates at farmer’s markets. So narrowing this list down to five was harder than making homemade gnocchi every night. Here’s our attempt at picking the Top 5 Italian restaurants in Honolulu

Surf and turf? Sure, if that means a steakhouse by the beach. Here are our Top 5 picks for steakhouses in Honolulu

Pizza might not be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think about Hawaiian cuisine. But you’d be surprised how good the pies are on this island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Here are our Top 5 places to eat pizza in Honolulu

Ditch any ideas of stuffed animals and overpriced bouquets of roses. The way to a woman’s heart is through her stomach, too. Here are our Top 5 picks for Valentine’s dinner dates in Honolulu