Ready to dive in? When you want to make a splash, it’s safe to say that these are some of the grandest pools around. Montage Kapalua Bay, Maui Lounge on the secluded poolside day beds at Montage Kapalua Bay. Photo courtesy: Montage Kapalua Bay The tropical gardens surrounding Montage Kapalua Bay’s multi-tiered, blue pools with […]
Just in time for summer, we bring you our favorite places to see, eat and shop, which were curated with the help of our Kauai friends and readers. We urge you to explore the island’s hidden gems while you’re there for your next family get-together or weekend staycation, and experience the unique qualities of the
Did you know, before becoming the fierce Khal Drogo of the Dothraki or hunky King of the Seven Seas, Jason Momoa sported red trunks as a lifeguard on “Baywatch Hawaii”? It’s okay, neither did his “Justice League” co-stars, who were caught laughing about it at last week’s Comic-Con convention in San Diego. Don’t sweat it Momoa, we got your
In our May/June issue of HAWAII Magazine, we asked members of our social media audience what their dream trip to Hawaii would be, and then helped plan it out. “I want to go back to Kona and spend more time hiking, diving, snorkeling, exploring new beaches and sunbathing.”—Leslie Newsham, Facebook How to do it:
I’ve never been this close to an alae ula before. The Hawaiian moorhens I’ve seen in the wild have always kept me at a distance, but, upon entering Waimea Valley’s botanical gardens, I’m immediately greeted by one. The relatively small, dark gray bird with a striking red bill and yellow legs is only about 5
I wasn’t prepared for the amazing discovery I would find waiting for me inside Room 1102. I had already been stunned by the panoramic views from the St. Regis Princeville’s ninth floor lobby of Hanalei Bay, and the gorgeous blues of the resort’s pool fronting a beach in the same line of sight as breathtaking
The iconic Pink Palace of the Pacific is as beautiful as I imagined it would be. Fashioned in a Spanish-Moorish style with a pink stucco finish, it stands out in the crowd of hotels that have taken up residence all around it in Waikiki. Ninety years have gone by since The Royal Hawaiian’s grand opening
A masseuse begins my lomilomi massage while the warm air and sounds of palm fronds coax me to fall asleep. Befitting of the area, a resort surrounded by rich history and hardened lava, the outdoor spa at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows resembles a Native Hawaiian village—a maze of pathways through some 3-
There are few towns as stunning as Hanalei. It’s a place everyone wishes they lived, and where some make that dream come true after just one visit. This slice of heaven brings people from all over the world time and again without hesitation due to this love affair, attracted by its extraordinary beauty and addicted
Start on Maui … Start your island hopping on Maui for five days, and stay at the dreamy Paia Inn fronting a quiet, white-sand beach. Located centrally in the hip north shore town of Paia, there’s plenty of shopping, food and activities to keep you busy. It’s also a convenient starting point for two trips
In our May/June issue of HAWAII Magazine, we asked members of our social media audience what their dream trip to Hawaii would be, and then helped plan it out. “I want to take my teenage daughter and myself to Oahu and stay at a resort, hike to a waterfall and have a spa day. Her
Surprise Hawaiian music and hula performances sprung up around Japan last week, when 200 musicians, hula dancers and kumu from Hawaii were stranded at train stations en route to a concert as part of the Hoike Lanakila tour in Tokyo. The delay was due to bad weather, which halted their travels for three hours at
