Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Kauaʻi County is implementing more restrictions starting Thursday. Mayor Derek Kawakami said the island is moving into a modified Tier 3 of the Kauaʻi Business and Recreation Guidelines, which will limit outdoor social gatherings to five people from 10. (Oʻahu is in Tier 3, allowing for up […]
Samantha Ferraro grew up in Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, then moved to New York City as a teenager. That’s where she learned to love and appreciate all things food. Today, Ferraro, who now lives in Bellingham, Washington, runs a food blog, “The Little Ferraro Kitchen,” where she shares recipes inspired from her culture and the
Swing into spring with a fresh floral arrangement to brighten up your abode. For our tropical climate, you’ll want to find flowers that can handle the humidity, with beautiful textures, vibrant colors and sometimes fragrant smells that’ll only boost your home’s appeal. Here are some of our favorites. Anthurium These heart-shaped flowers come in an
When the Beachhouse at the Moana—the signature restaurant at the historic Moana Surfrider in Waikīkī—reopened on March 12, when the hotel celebrated its 120th anniversary, it offered with a smaller menu twice a week. Read More: Waikīkī’s First Hotel Celebrates Its 120th Anniversary But with more and more visitors flocking to Oʻahu—and residents looking for
Aloha Friday Picks is a weekly news blog that will run every Friday and features three things we recommend you do, try or experience over the weekend. Send us tips at media@hawaiimagazine.staging.upspringsites.com. This weekend has not one, not two, but three holidays for you to enjoy: Arbor Day ( April 30), May Day (May 1) and Lei
The food scene in Hawaiʻi has changed since COVID-19. Some of the state’s most popular restaurants—Alan Wong’s Honolulu on Oʻahu, Da Kitchen on Maui—have closed for good. And others have had to change course, ditching fussy menus for simpler dishes that work as takeout and delivery options. And despite the economic turmoil this global pandemic
Nobody likes to choose favorites, especially when it comes to the beautiful beaches and bays of Maui. From the seemingly endless coastline of Kāʻanapali Bay to the crystal clear waters of Mākena Beach, deciding what beach on Maui is the best is no easy feat. Fortunately, our readers—who love Hawaiʻi’s beaches—have done the hard work
When Doug Brunner first visited Hawaiʻi in 1988—during Spring Break while he was attending college in Wisconsin—he fell in love. With the plumeria tree. “I was amazed at all the varieties,” says Brunner, who now owns Maui Plumeria Gardens in Haʻikū on Maui with more than 400 trees. “There was the common Celadine, but there
When Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve reopened in December 2020 with a 720-person cap, people waited in long lines—in cars outside the entrance in East Honolulu or in person at the front gate—holding up traffic on Kalanianaʻole Highway and raising health concerns during a global pandemic. In January the city began issuing tickets to visitors indicating
When deciding what hotel or resort to stay at on your Hawaiʻi vacation, or even a staycation for locals, the bougie-ness of the pool is a factor of the utmost importance. Because, as we all know, lounging poolside is a necessary activity when on vacation. Deciding which pool on Oʻahu is the best, however, is
Aloha Friday Picks is a weekly news blog that will run every Friday and features three things we recommend you do, try or experience over the weekend. Send us tips at media@hawaiimagazine.staging.upspringsites.com. If you’re lucky enough to be in the Islands this weekend, we suggest grabbing some lunch—poke bowl, anyone?—and heading outdoors. It’s National Picnic Day
Like its island siblings, Maui is home to an eclectic crew of farmers, growers, goat-raisers, beekeepers and wine tasters. Thanks to the islands and their tropical climes, so much can grow here in Hawaiʻi, and produce flows from every town, farm and valley. So if you’re looking for made-in-Maui products, the real challenge is sifting through all
