Hawaiʻi Island is known for its active volcanoes, breathtaking sunsets and stunning black-sand beaches. And its collection of luxe accommodations is growing, too. This summer the adults-only, eight-room Hāmākua Hotel opened, perched on a 100-foot sea cliff along the rugged Hāmākua Coast. The hotel—formerly the Palms Cliff House Inn—sprawls across 25 beautiful acres located 11 […]
You’re on vacation. So you probably want to sleep in, right? Don’t. Get up early—at least one day—and hit one of these spots on Oʻahu to catch the sunrise. Sip Kona coffee in your Hydroflask, marvel at the glorious start to the day—then grab breakfast somewhere close by. (We provide recommendations below.) Trust us, you
Maui restaurants have long been using farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients, many of which are grown right on the Valley Isle. Here’s how you ranked the best farm-to-table restaurant on the island in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. (Make your reservations now!) Mama’s Fish House Restaurant & Inn View this post on Instagram A
What started as a vacation to Kona turned into a second career for Jean and Danielle Orlowski. In 2012 the couple bought a neglected 6-acre coffee farm in Captain Cook, about 20 miles south of Kailua-Kona, and grew it to become one of the biggest certified organic coffee farms in the state. Now, Hala Tree
Hiking is one of my favorite ways to explore the place I’m visiting. It’s a great way to learn about and appreciate its unique natural environment—and burn calories, too. (Because eating is my second favorite thing to do!) Kauaʻi boasts miles of trails, from hikes to waterfalls to paths meandering through majestic mahogany trees. Here
Before the pandemic one of the highlights at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oʻahu for many visitors was the canoe show, where dancers, singers and musicians rode double-hulled canoes and surfboards through the canals that run through the 42-acre, Polynesian-themed park in Lāʻie. Here’s what “Huki: A Canoe Celebration” looked like in 2018: During the
Hawaiʻi’s lighthouses and beacons shine a light on the Islands’ unique history and geography. Today, on National Lighthouse Day (Aug. 7), we take a look at the 15 lighthouses in Hawaiʻi that are associated with the U.S. Coast Guard and have, some for over a century, serve as beacons to safety for ships and boats
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has begun—and five Hawaiʻi-born athletes are competing in two sports for Team USA. Here they are, in alphabetical order: Micah Christenson, Volleyball View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Anderson (@mja5041) This is the third Olympic Games for the 6-foot-6 Honolulu native. He was
Kīlauea may not be erupting, but increased earthquake activity over the weekend has promoted Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to increase alert levels and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closing certain areas in the park. HVO raised the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from an “advisory” to a “watch.” The aviation color code was also raised from
Maui has a range of culinary options, from hole-in-the-wall eateries to upscale dining experiences in five-star hotels. If you’re planning a trip to the Valley Isle soon, make reservations at one of these five restaurants, favorites of our readers in our HAWAIʻI Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Mama’s Fish House Restaurant & Inn Mama’s
It was the sign along ‘Akaka Falls Road that got me. It read: “Free Goat Therapy.” The visit I had planned to ‘Akaka Falls State Park, less than 3 more miles up the road, was going to have to wait. Honomū Goat Dairy wasn’t here the last time I drove along this stretch of road
If you’re thinking about a Hawaiʻi vacation, here’s a hotel deal you don’t want to miss. Two Hilton properties—Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu and Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaiʻi Island—are offering flash sales on rooms if you book now through July 21. These are some of the lowest rates available all year.
