Lifestyle

Honolulu’s Nightlife Diaries

By :: Christa Wittmier

Our nightlife and events columnist Christa, a.k.a. Super CW checks out some of the hottest spots in Honolulu. If you see her out and about, you know you’re in the right place! Click here to read the complete article

Social Studies

Numerous Events Take Place Around Town, Giving Great Opportunities to Celebrate, Educate and Network

Featuring the Kokua Festival, Hawai’i Pacific University Alumni Awards, The Eco-Friendly Business of Networking at Pacific Home, Las Vegas Bound Launch, and The Women’s Fund of Hawai’i Annual Tea and Champagne Fundraiser. Having an event? Email us at info@thepacificedge.com to be considered for our next issue.

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Hawai’i Bridal Expo

Boosting Local Businesses and Helping Local Brides

By :: Catherine E. Toth Photos Courtesy of Hawai’i Bridal Expo Irene Nagahara hasn’t missed a single Hawai’i Bridal Expo in nearly twenty years. She’d be crazy to considering more than 80 percent of her bridal boutique business comes from this biannual event. “I’d never pass up this expo,” says Nagahara, who has run Princess Brides on Kap’iolani Boulevard for two decades “It’s too important for me.” Click here to read the complete article

Unique Ways to Unwind

Look at Some One-of-a-Kind Island Spa Treatments

By :: Tatyana Cerullo Next time you need some destressing, detoxification, and relaxation, forgo the usual facial or massage and treat yourself to some of the Islands’ unique ways to unwind. Hawai‘i’s spas offer treatments inspired by the Islands’ natural beauty and drawn from their indigenous traditions, as well as other healing traditions from around the world. Click here to read the complete article

The Screwy Truth

Caps Get Popular … and Expensive

By :: Jason Castle It happens every night in the restaurant. I bring over a bottle of wine I’ve recommended. The guest notices the screw cap. Guest says: “Oh, a screw cap, that wine must be cheap.” I grit my teeth and try to explain the merits of the screw cap without displaying my anger at such ignorance. Click here to read the complete article

The Pacific Edge Weddings And Events Resource

Here’s a look at some of the island companies and professionals who proudly offer you their top-notch services when it comes to the wedding or event of your dreams. From coordination to flowers, cake, decor, and more, this resource will be your guide when deciding on every important detail.

Spotlight On Kaua’i

By :: Joan Conrow It’s all about the Garden Isle! Get updates on Kaua’i island events, local businesses, wedding information and more. Click here to read the complete article

A Home Away From Home

Chi Kanu of Elements Spa and Salon Designs

By :: Lauren Conching | Photos by :: Dave Miyamoto For Chi Kanu, evoking the warm, welcoming feeling of home has always been her vision for Elements Spa and Salon. As an extremely family-oriented person, Kanu hopes to make each guest feel as though they belong. “I want to take care of our guests,” she says. “At Elements Spa, our mission is to provide the ultimate spa experience, affording our clients an escape from daily stress, with a focus on overall health and wellness. When you come to Elements once or twice, you are a special guest; when you come frequently, you become part of our family. My vision for Elements is to create a truly upscale destination where everyone, especially our local community, can go to unwind. I want them to get to know us and feel like they are a part of us.” Click here to read the complete article

Much Ado About Marriage!

By :: Janel Foster Did you know that 22,872 marriages took place in the state of Hawai’i last year alone? How about the average age of the groom or the bride in 2009? These facts and more inside. Click here to read the complete article

Edge Effects

Spice Up Your Office!

By:: Janel Foster Product and store suggestions to spice a humdrum office into a fun, refreshing work area. Click here to read the complete article