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Winter in Whistler

A gold medal experience at the home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
As you walk through Whistler Village at the base of the towering Canadian Coast Mountains, you could easily think you were strolling in the Swiss Alps. But with just a single
plane ride from Honolulu and a picturesque hour-and-a-half drive from Vancouver, one trip [...]

Noel Pietsch | December-January 2010 | Read more

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Man In The Mirror

From the moment an 11-year-old Michael Jackson entered the public consciousness in 1969 with the Jackson Five on the Ed Sullivan Show stage, there was no doubt he was a star. Even then, he had all the right moves, dancing his way from funk, R&B and soul roots into his lengthy reign as the King [...]

Nadine Kam | December-January 2010 | Read more

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FIRE & RAIN

The familiar markers of season’s change – the falling leaves, the darkening of the sky – hardly apply in the Islands. The blue of the ocean, black of lava rock and white coral remain constant, hinting little of time or season as marked by man.
At Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island, this most ancient [...]

Nadine Kam | October-November 2009 | Read more

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Fit To Print

Local artist David B. Smith bears royal recognition for his lithographic skills
David B. Smith can typically be found at home in the Honolulu Printmakers Studio inside the Academy Art Center at Linekona, whether introducing students and the curious to printmaking techniques or adding to his portfolio.
Halfway around the world in London, he’s always welcome at [...]

Nadine Kam | October-November 2009 | Read more

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Truly, Madly, Deeply

The Italian woman is driven by emotion, never afraid to let her inner desires be known through strong, passionate bursts of outward expression. These fall looks explore the diverse facets of mystery, love, happiness, anger and beauty – facets that all serve to make an Italian woman a gem to behold.
Fashion Editor: Yu Shing Ting
Photographer: [...]

Yu Shing Ting | October-November 2009 | Read more

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Style Five-0

A modern-day McGarrett rolls through Honolulu in a fashion-forward crime drama
Even in paradise, there can be dark deeds hidden from all but the most watchful, protective eyes.
For years we observed as Steve Mc-Garrett matched wits in pursuit of his archnemesis Wo Fat, whose spirit can take on many guises, including that of a wily wahine [...]

Nadine Kam | August-September 2009 | Read more

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MADAGASCAR

Discover the island’s spectacular wildlife and unique natural beauty
Guy stopped short in the middle of the trail. “Watch out!” he exclaimed.
My feet slid to a stop on the steep, muddy track. Guy bent down slowly, hand outstretched. I couldn’t see anything but mud and leaves on the trail. His right hand gently swept something imperceptible [...]

Aubrey Yee | August-September 2009 | Read more

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Art In The Family

Americo and Eva Makk celebrate a career of fine painting
Americo Makk was studying at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome more than 50 years ago when he spied a pretty girl playing with children in a courtyard and was smitten by her gentle grace. Pointing her out to his school friends, he announced, “She [...]

Nadine Kam | August-September 2009 | Read more

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Around the Table

Lyle Fujioka shares his life story of food, wine and good company
Lyle Fujioka’s career in wine could perhaps be said to have begun when he slipped under the table after consuming one glass of red. It was not an auspicious start. But as history tells us, Fujioka went on to become one of the most [...]

Alice Keesing | August-September 2009 | Read more

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Let it Ride

A no-limit man’s paradise in Las Vegas
A guy’s Las Vegas luxe life extends far beyond the “high roller” area of a casino. The unique things a man can do are limited only by time and money, and the most difficult task is deciding on which of the city’s myriad entertainment, dining and lodging choices is [...]

Ellen Sterling | June-July 2009 | Read more

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Mind Over Matter

Playing Benjamin Linus on Lost earned him an Emmy, but actor Michael Emerson’s off-screen wit and tireless artistic dedication truly make him a star
Michael Emerson arrives early for the photo shoot at a studio in Kakaako with plenty of paraphernalia. There are linen slacks with a collared shirt and matching vest – everyday wear for [...]

December-January 2010 | Katherine Nichols | 0 comments | Read more
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Celebrating Champagne

There are those who think Champagne does not age well. Luckily for me, I don’t know any of them.
My friends and I value the way great Champagne ages. It matures just as well as the mighty Bordeaux or regal Burgundy. In fact, Champagne shares two of the major varieties of Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. [...]

December-January 2010 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Read more
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Truffles

The story behind one of the world’s most revered ingredients
Lumpy though it may be, unattractive, covered in dirt, the truffle commands a reverence shared by few edible objects.
Nature has designed the truffle for exclusivity, the kind that justifies a price tag of up to $1,000 per pound. It’s basically a mushroom, but a mutant [...]

December-January 2010 | Betty Shimabukuro | 0 comments | Read more
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Holiday Cocktail

What’s the point of a cocktail if it can’t transport you, momentarily at least, to some otherworldly place? As this somewhat gloomy year comes to an end, we decided to turn to a popular holiday theme to make sure the weeks ahead are happy, joyful, merry and bright.
Adding decadence in this otherwise frugal year is [...]

December-January 2010 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Read more
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The Holiday Collection

When we asked pastry chef Ron Viloria to create a holiday recipe for HILuxury, we should have known to expect something quite out of the ordinary.
“I wanted to reflect the magazine’s style and elegance,” he says, “so I created a holiday collection.” In Viloria’s collection, you’ll find a triple chocolate Chanel purse, a Japanese cheese-cake [...]

December-January 2010 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Read more
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Chef Ernesto Limcaco, Y. Hata

Chef Ernesto Limcaco grew up with a great role model in the restaurant industry. “My mom was a dynamite cook,” he says. “She owned two restaurants, one in the Philippines and one in San Francisco.”
But the most valuable lesson he learned from her was not about cooking. “Successful restaurateurs understand as much about receipts as [...]

December-January 2010 | Hiluxury Team | 0 comments | Read more
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Culinary Magic

Savor innovative flavors and palate-tempting flair at Azure
The first thing that strikes me about the dining room formerly known as The Surf Room at The Royal Hawaiian is that architect Terry Hendrickson actually
understood the original architecture of the hotel.
Call me odd, but I feel a warm glow of confidence when I walk into a restaurant [...]

December-January 2010 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Read more
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Understated Elegance

The iconic Halekulani hotel unveils its new Orchid Suite
If true luxury is the by-product of ingenuity, necessity and style, then the Premier Suites at Halekulani may require a moniker more aptly defined than “luxurious.”
Not because the suites – particularly the newly unveiled Orchid Suite – fail to possess these traits. Instead, they elevate the notion [...]

December-January 2010 | Hiluxury Team | 0 comments | Read more
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BMW 750 Li

Impressive handling and impeccable room in this luxury German sedan
BMW 750Li
Engine: 4.0 liter, V-8, 400 horsepower
Acceleration: 0-60: 5.2 seconds; top speed 150 mph
Braking: Four-wheel disc brakes
Sound system: High-fidelity sound system, 10 speakers with two subwoofers; 205 watts of power
Price: $84,200; as equipped $101,320
With last year’s edition of the 1 Series, the smallest BMW, this German [...]

December-January 2010 | Hiluxury Team | 0 comments | Read more
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