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TTW names Top 30 shopping destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World released its 2026 ranking of the Top 30 Shopping Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, with New York City, Toronto, São Paulo, Mexico City and Buenos Aires taking the top five spots.
Alan Gartenhaus releases second novel Into the Crater
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Alan Gartenhaus has released Into the Crater, his second novel, set in Haleakala’s volcanic crater on Maui and centered on two former friends facing old wounds, forgiveness and redemption.
Cirque du Soleil opens 2027 tickets for U.S. resident shows
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Cirque du Soleil has put 2027 tickets on sale for its resident productions in Las Vegas, Orlando and Honolulu, with VIP packages included for select shows.
Marquee Brands, Summit and Harbor team up on Dakine footwear
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Marquee Brands has tapped Summit and Harbor to develop Dakine footwear, with the first collection set to launch in Spring 2027. The move expands Dakine into a new category aimed at mountain biking, outdoor and lifestyle consumers across North…
Walker Warner-designed Hanalei retreat pending sale for $12.17M
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Concierge Auctions says Wahi Lani, a Kauai North Shore residence near Hanalei Bay, is pending sale after 41 days of auction marketing.
SoCom expands into a year-round social commerce platform
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Social Commerce Holdings is unifying its events, media and membership businesses under SoCom after acquiring assets of the SoCom conference.
MANA Polynesian revue adds monthly shows at Treasure Island through December
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KnokX Pro Entertainment says MANA — The Polynesian Revue & Luau: The Final Journey of Robert Louis Stevenson will run monthly at Treasure Island Las Vegas through December 2026. The show pairs a Polynesian feast with live dance, music and fire in…
Bidding opens at $8.25M for Kauai coastal retreat
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Concierge Auctions has opened bidding at $8.25 million for Wahi Lani, a Walker Warner-designed home on Hanalei Bay’s North Shore in Kauai.
Kekainani at Hoakalei opens eight ocean-view homesites in West Oʻahu
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Kekainani at Hoakalei has released eight new ocean-view homesites in the Hoakalei Resort community in ʻEwa Beach, with a limited-time $20,000 design credit for qualifying buyers who sign by Aug. 31. One of the lots is already in escrow, signaling…
Maui student filmmakers visit Spider-Man: Brand New Day set team in Los Angeles
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Hisako Film Lab students from Maui traveled to Los Angeles on July 14 for a behind-the-scenes Creator x Filmmaker Experience tied to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The trip connected young filmmakers with Destin Daniel Cretton and other crew members,…
Ohana Surf Project says professional surf lessons help Waikiki beginners
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Ohana Surf Project is pitching professional instruction as the safest, most rewarding way for first-time visitors to learn to surf in Waikiki.
XploreRide New York launches XR sightseeing bus for America’s 250th anniversary
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H.I.S. Americas has launched XploreRide New York, an immersive XR sightseeing experience that turns a moving double-decker bus into a stage for Manhattan stories.
RefillGenie adds Spanish-language access for same-day prescription refills
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RefillGenie now offers Spanish-language access to its text-based prescription refill service across 49 states and Washington, D.C. The Jersey City telehealth company says it has treated 15,000 patients as it expands a 24/7 option for people who…
Walker Warner Kauai retreat heads to auction at $23 million
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Wahi Lani, a newly built luxury home near Hanalei Bay on Kauai’s North Shore, will sell through Concierge Auctions in August in cooperation with Hawaii Life. The sale puts one of the island’s most architecturally notable recent residences in front…
Eternal Alaska rebrands as Eternal Legacy Service with two memorial journeys
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Eternal Alaska has expanded nationwide and rebranded as Eternal Legacy Service, adding destination memorial services beyond Alaska.
R.M. Almonte plans Canadian bookstore tour to chase two more world records
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R.M. Almonte will begin a RecordSetter-verified Canadian bookstore tour on Oct. 2, 2026, with more than 78 Indigo-family locations confirmed across 10 provinces and three territories.
Plasencia Group brokers $190 million sale of Pier House Resort & Spa
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The Plasencia Group advised Braemar Hotels & Resorts on the sale of the 142-key Pier House Resort & Spa in Key West to Sixth Street and Riller Capital.
Bill’s Movers outlines what Hawai‘i residents should know before shipping to the mainland
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Bill’s Movers in Honolulu is laying out timelines, costs and packing steps for residents moving between Hawai‘i and the mainland U.S. The guidance highlights longer planning windows, higher shipping costs for larger households and the importance…
Kekainani home wins Gold Nugget Award of Merit
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The ʻIlima Residence at Kekainani at Hoakalei earned an Award of Merit at the 2026 Gold Nugget Awards, adding national recognition to a single-level luxury home in West Oʻahu. The win highlights demand for flexible, indoor-outdoor homes in Hawaiʻi…
AnimalZone returns for season 16 with wildlife rescue stories
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AnimalZone premieres its 16th season August 15 on Cox Television’s national network, bringing new stories of conservation, rescue and human-animal bonds from Florida to California.
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