Even with poor conditions, snorkelers can see up to 150 feet underwater in the ocean surrounding Molokini. It’s this unmatched visibility beneath the ocean’s surface that makes exploring the coral reefs and marine life at the island atoll so memorable, says Brian Barns, a captain at Trilogy Excursions. Typically, the visibility reaches 200 feet, allowing […]
Hawaiʻi’s Department of Land and Natural Resources announced ʻĪao Valley State Monument on the island of Maui will be closed beginning Aug. 1, 2022. The park is expected to remain closed until Jan. 15, 2023, for the final phase of a slope stabilization project and parking lot improvements. This comes on the heels of another
Like most of the neighborhoods on Kauaʻi, the quiet town of Kīlauea is a tranquil respite—and not to be confused with the active Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island. While it’s home to the historic Kīlauea Lighthouse, it’s a town often bypassed on the drive to Hanalei. But it’s worth the detour to stop and wander
For World Oceans Day on June 8, the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast is thrilled to sit down with Tapani Vuori, the general manager at Maui Ocean Center. Located in Māʻalaea, the eco-conscious aquarium cares for one of the world’s largest collections of live Pacific coral. Its exhibits and educational programs engage with residents and
It certainly feels like summer on Maui, which means eating copious amounts of lychee, shave ice and plate lunches at the beach. While most food can be enjoyed year-round on Maui—aside from in-season fruit—certain dishes just taste a little better on a sweltering summer day. Among these 10 Maui restaurants and eateries are a mix
Throughout the Islands, residents and visitors alike are looking forward to the return of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved summer events. Over the years, many of these festivals have become community traditions. And for the last two years, summers haven’t felt quite the same—for many reasons—one being the absent festivals. Fortunately, many of these festivals are making
Hawaiʻi is the land of beautiful pua (flowers). From the coastlines to the fiery crater of Kīlauea, rare and stunning flowers can be found growing across the Islands. These flowers have been important symbols in Hawaiian culture. Stories of the Hawaiian gods are often connected to many flowers, while some varieties were once used for
After a two-year hiatus, Waikīkī’s spectacular Friday night firework show relaunches on June 3. The fireworks show, presented by the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort, has lit up Waikīkī’s night sky nearly every week since 1988. It was paused in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The popular—and free!—firework show is a tradition
Do you know the state bird and flower? What’s Oʻahu’s nickname? Do you have a guess of how many residents live on the Lānaʻi? On this episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel,” co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda play a friendly round of Hawaiʻi trivia with the newest team member to the HAWAIʻI
From parrotfish and butterfly fish to Moorish idol and yellow tang, many of Hawaiʻi’s most colorful and rare creatures are in the surrounding seas. With its crystal clear waters and interesting coral formations, Kauaʻi provides ideal conditions to explore this underwater world. So, grab a snorkel and pair of fins and check out the snorkeling
Along the coasts of Kāʻanapali and Wailea, there’s a colorful culinary scene emerging. Chef-driven restaurants are taking up residency in hotels and resorts, crafting award-winning dining for guests and putting Maui on the map as a culinary destination. Waicoco is one of the most recent and brightest additions. The new restaurant is an eminent piece
