There’s no place in the world that loves Spam as much as we do in Hawaiʻi. So it’s no surprise the Islands host one of the biggest—and, arguably, the best—festival devoted to the beloved canned meat. The Waikīkī Spam Jam celebrates its 20th year this Saturday, with a block party in Waikīkī from 4 to […]
Who doesn’t love Spam? People in Hawaiʻi sure do, so much so we have our own food festival devoted to the beloved canned meat. The Waikīkī Spam Jam celebrates its 20th anniversary this Saturday (April 27), and the annual block party on Kalākaua Avenue is going to be better than ever. There will be more
We should always be kind to the planet, but April 22 is Earth Day—officially the day we show special appreciation for our natural world. (It dates back to 1970, when Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson organized a national event aimed at raising awareness around important environmental issues.) And there’s a lot we can do, from volunteering at
When you think of Hawaiʻi, you think of beaches—and the Islands are home to some of the world’s best. Putting together a list of the best beaches is nearly impossible—so we asked our readers. The results are in, and here are the best beaches from around the Islands that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most in
In case you hadn’t heard, our annual Photo Contest is underway, and we decided to dedicate this episode to tips on taking the best vacation photos. We invited our friends Maryrose and Reid Hicks, the couple behind the popular Wanderlustyle blog, to share their advice and tips on taking photos in the Islands. (Check out
The results are in. We have the winners of the HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and the list is now on newsstands. (Get your copy!) Find out what you, our readers, picked as your favorite beach, hotel spa, snorkeling spot, hiking trail, lūʻau and more. (The issue makes a great travel planner, just saying)
While hula is the main attraction at the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, the gorgeous flowers used in lei and other adornment are show-shoppers, too. Many of these flowers are native to the Islands and have cultural significance to Native Hawaiians. Here are some flowers you might see on stage this year. Read More: 6 Iconic Tropical
Hawaiʻi is the only U.S. state with two officials languages—English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian. The language had been banned in the public education system in 1896; Hawaiʻi was annexed by the U.S. two years later. The language was on the verge of vanishing. Then, in 1978 the state constitution gave the Hawaiian language the
Located about 34 miles west of Waikīkī is Kapolei, deemed Oʻahu’s second city about 50 years ago. The idea was to build up this mostly residential area to shorten the commutes for those who live in Central and West Oʻahu. There are government offices here and, over the years, shopping centers, restaurants and other attractions
There aren’t many options for all-inclusive vacations in Hawaiʻi, at least those provided by hotels. (The luxe Sensei Lānaʻi offers all-inclusive packages tailored for specific wellness experiences, and others have packages centered around dining or activities.) Now there’s a hotel in Waikīkī offering an all-inclusive package that makes planning a vacation to Oʻahu that much
Spring is one of the best times to visit the Islands. The weather is a little cooler, the days are getting longer, and the crowds are typically smaller during this time of the year. Emily and I chat about some of our favorite things to do during Spring Break in Hawaiʻi. And, really, these are
Spring Break is here—and if you’re traveling with the whole family to Hawaiʻi, you’re in luck. There’s a lot to do, from snorkeling in aquamarine waters to stargazing at night. Even your moodiest teenager can find something to smile about. Here’s a list of activities for your entire ʻohana to enjoy this month. 1. Go
