Malama aina, or “to care for the land,” is central to Hawaii’s lifestyle. Here’s a few activities and organizations that will help you help the Islands remain as beautiful as when you arrived. 1. Learn about and maintain Molokai’s beautiful land preserves On the tiny island of Molokai, there are no resorts or traffic lights—just […]
From fresh-caught poke to a piping bowl of saimin, the Garden Isle is a culinary destination marked by the bold flavors of Asia and the Pacific. Read on for our roundup of not-to-be-missed dishes found across Kauai. 1. Kauai Shrimp Dumplings Kauai Grill at The St. Regis Princeville Resort These pillowy dumplings stuffed with fresh-caught
No picture of paradise is complete without a tall and slender coconut tree. Of course, for early Hawaiian settlers, the coconut tree was more a symbol of survival than a carefree oasis. The coconut seed, fruit, husk and palm provided islanders with the raw materials to make clothing, thatched housing, furniture, baskets, brooms, musical instruments,
Kauai’s got a new burger joint like you’ve never experienced before in Kenji Burger. From shave ice and musubi to the customary removal of slippahs before entering a home, so many of Hawaii’s cherished foods and traditions originated from Japan. Add another to the list: a sandwich of grass-fed beef served on a taro brioche sweet
Standing on the banks of a 19th-century irrigation ditch deep in Kauai’s tropical interior, I strap on a yellow tactical helmet and slide on a pair of protective work gloves. I have already slathered on a thick layer of sunscreen, sprayed myself with bug repellent, and initialed and signed the release form. I’m now staring down
To truly experience how the Garden Isle got its nickname, you must venture into Kauai’s lush, rain-dampened interior. One appealing way of doing this is to hike the Kuilau Trail, which is welcoming and non-treacherous. Offering sweeping, shock green vistas of Mount Waialeale—widely considered one of the wettest spots on earth—and the majestic Makahela Mountains,
Acai bowls crowned with crunchy granola and fresh banana slices are Hawaii’s unofficial sweet treat. (We dare you to find a smoothie hut or breakfast cafe that doesn’t serve up these tropical grinds.) Although healthy and nectarous, the purple acai berry is sourced from Central and South America. Recently, this got Kauai farm-to-fork enthusiast Sara
More than 150 people assembled at Kauai’s crescent-shaped Hanalei Bay on Saturday for a traditional hukilau. By many estimates, it was the first time this ancient Hawaiian method of fishing has been practiced at this scale in the iconic north shore town of Hanalei in as many as 40 years. What is a hukilau? The
Of Kauai’s many charms, it was the waterfall-laden town of Hanalei that impressed Kyrylo Babenko the most. Specifically, its quiet beauty and friendly people. At first, he found it odd that strangers would greet him and his wife as they walked north shore’s short streets and big, expansive beaches during their honeymoon vacation. But then
Following a first visit to Kauai’s astounding Waimea Canyon, Keiko Napier stopped in the tiny town of Hanapepe. She was smitten. With its art galleries, spice shop and out-of-print bookstore lined against quiet, red-dusted roads, Hanapepe’s rugged, beatnik charm captivated her. A few months later, at her home in Venice Beach, California, Napier came across
What’s wobbly-footed, bobble-headed and able to fly more than 2,000 miles in a single stretch? The Laysan albatross, a magnificent bird with an almost 7-foot wingspan known for its incredible capacity to stay at sea for up to five years without ever touching land. The expert glider can soar for hours without so much as
Since the introduction of mangoes to Hawaii in the early 1800s, the tropical fruit has become an adored harbinger of summer. The Aloha State boasts dozens of fragrant, lip-smacking mango varieties most often enjoyed fresh off the tree as a breakfast or dessert. In many ways, mango season here is truly the most wonderful time
