Go back to Best of All Islands.Looking for the best of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai & Lanai, and Hawaii Island? Hotel 1. Grand Wailea 2. Kaanapali Beach Hotel 3. Royal Lahaina Resort 4. Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa 5. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort New Hotel* 1. Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Oahu 2. The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Hawaii Island […]
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The aio Media Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Awards aim to publicly recognize and reward excellence within the industry, reinforce the value of the tourism industry, reinforce consumer confidence in the tourism industry, and promote an annual platform of celebration for the industry and offer networking opportunities for operators, supporters, and sponsors. A new addition to
With the holidays on the horizon, it’s time to get your gift game on. In case you’ve got no idea what to get, check out the locally made items HAWAII Magazine staffers would like to see in their stockings. 2. Clutch from Leiko “Some days I wonder why I wasn’t born in the ’80s—passing up
Resting at the foot of Mauna Kahalawai, or the West Maui Mountains, lies something unexpected: Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop, a restaurant that envelopes you in the sights and smells of a place that brings comfort, nostalgia and scrumptious fresh-baked pies. It’s a treat to stop here for one of the signature sweet or savory
Mangoes remind me of my childhood in Islamabad in northern Pakistan. In my opinion, the best mangoes grow in that area, and when my brother and I were little, they were our favorite treat. We would always get excited when our parents brought mangoes home from the market. We’d peel the fruit and dig our
In olden Hawaii, women were forbidden to eat all but three varieties of the banana. Hawaiians considered it bad luck to dream of bananas, encounter a man carrying bananas or have bananas in a canoe while fishing. But in one legend, the hero Kukali survives Sinbad-like adventures with the help of a magic banana, which
You’ve checked in, exchanged your shoes for slippahs, and you’re looking for things to do in Waikiki. Here are a few suggestions on where to start, whether it be a historical tour of the Moana Surfrider, enjoying a booze cruise around the harbor, breaking out of a puzzle room, seeing animals at the zoo or
Ready for a night on the town in Honolulu’s bustling tourist mecca? Just follow our handy step-by-step guide for some of Waikiki’s best cocktails and views, or if you’re looking for a deal, stop by one of the happy hour spots on our list earlier in the evening for cocktails and pupu (appetizers). Tommy Bahama’s
Waikiki can be notoriously expensive when it comes to food. But for those of you looking for a deal, there are a number of delicious options. From musubis to burgers, we found these reasonably priced meals coming in at $15 or less. Here are the spots that should be on your radar. Under $15 The
In a city where the dining options are so plentiful and varied, these nine restaurants and popular dishes should be at the top of your list—and you don’t even have to leave Waikiki to find them. M.A.C. 24/7 Smoky and savory, this dish will win the heart of any eggs Benedict lover. Photo courtesy: M.A.C.
Go back to the Best of Hawaii Island.Looking for the Best of All Islands, Oahu, Maui, Molokai & Lanai, and Kauai? Extreme Tour 1. Night snorkel with manta rays 2. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters 3. Lava guided tour 4. Kohala Zipline 5. Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions Golf Course 1. Kona Country Club 2. Hapuna Prince and Mauna Kea
