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Public pension employees skip Hawaii conference

Organizers of an annual conference for people who manage more than $3 trillion in public sector pension funds in the U.S. and Canada say a significant number of administrators are skipping this year's meeting in Hawaii to avoid the perception they're wasting money by heading to the island paradise.Full story

Hawaii travel tips: Choosing the perfect island

  Travel writer Brian Berusch gives an overview of each Hawaiian island to help you decide which is the best fit for your next trip to the Aloha State.

Keeping Hawaii’s cultural traditions alive

  The Hawaiian Islands are full of beauty and steeped with cultural traditions passed down from one generation to the next. TODAY’s Willie Geist reports on how native Hawaiians are working to keep hula dancing, the Hawaiian language, and more alive.

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  Taste-testing Hawaiian coffee, mai tais

TODAY’s Natalie Morales and Willie Geist sip Hawaiian coffee and tropical mai tais, and show off some souvenirs to bring home to family and friends.

  Inside the historic Royal Hawaiian hotel

The TODAY team’s home away from home has a rich history dating all the way back to 1927. The hotel known as the pink palace is set on land the Hawaiian monarchy once called home and has attracted presidents, movie stars, and more. NBC’s Natalie Morales reports.

  Cook up a taste of Hawaii with seared tuna

Chef Jon Matsubura of the Royal Hawaiian gives a lesson in Hawaiian-inspired cooking, whipping up black magic Ahi, the most popular dish at the hotel’s restaurant, Azure, and smoked Hawaiian moonfish tartare.

  Aloha fashion: Easy, breezy island style

Hawaii-based stylist Crystal Pancipanci shows off some of the most popular looks seen around the Hawaiian islands for men women and children, including maxi dresses, sunhats, and vintage-inspired Hawaiian shirts.

  Exploring singer Jack Johnson’s Hawaii

Jack Johnson has traveled all over the globe but calls Hawaii his home. He talks about recording his albums in his home studio and his Kokoa Hawaii Foundation, which supports environmental education in Hawaii’s schools and communities.

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