It’s the first episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast in 2022, so you know what that means. Kevin, Grace and Taylon talk about some of their New Years’ resolutions, from reading more books to getting out of their comfort zones and seeing everything the Islands have to offer. If you have any New […]
As the clock strikes midnight, we will say aloha to 2021—and what a year it’s been. From COVID-19 to Carissa Moore making history, there was always something happening in the Islands. And if you haven’t been keeping up with local news—or just want to see what were some of Hawaiʻi’s biggest happenings in the year 2021—then this article
Face it, we’re all some kind of poke bowl. Yes, you read that right. Our personalities, actions and ethics can all pretty much be surmised from what sort of poke bowl we order which in turn makes us the poke bowl. (Don’t mind the leaps in logic, this article is just for fun!) So what kind of
For a while, things got better with COVID-19. Case numbers were low, folks were getting vaccinated and it looked like things were returning back to normal. However, due to the omicron variant, as well as increased social gatherings due to the holiday season, Hawaiʻi is seeing its highest COVID-19 counts to date. On Sunday, December
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 HAWAIʻI Magazine staffers would like to see in their stockings. 1. A Bag of 100% Kona Coffee from Big Island Coffee Roasters As I threw my
The new “Have Aloha Will Travel” crew has finally assembled, as Grace Maeda joins the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff as associate editor and the newest co-host of the HAWT podcast. After getting to know Maeda through a pop quiz, Kevin, Taylon and Grace go on to talk about some things you can only find in Hawaiʻi
To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, get a little loose with these festive drink recipes made by our friends at Kōloa Rum Company and local mixologist Shanna Schad. Be sure to take it easy with the Hawaiian New Year’s Cocktail however, since you will probably want to remember the moment when the clock strikes midnight.
While Maui has a nearly endless amount of incredible accommodations to stay at—the Kāʻanapali Coastline is literally filled with 5-star resorts—the island also is home to some of the more unique stays in the Islands. From glamping to Henry Baldwin’s old home to an adults-only escape in South Maui, here are a few to keep
While many Christmas and holiday events took a year off in 2020 due to COVID-19, they’ve returned this year in full force. So if your holly jolly itinerary is looking a bit blank, then you’ll want to check out some of these festive affairs that only come around once a year. Honolulu City Lights Now
It came as a shock. On Nov. 22, businesses were notified that kayak-tour operators and rental companies would no longer be allowed to operate on Saturdays at Wailua River—on the island of Kauaʻi—starting on Dec. 4. With Sunday being an already restricted day, those who’d like to visit the river should start planning around the
One of Oʻahu’s most beloved festivals will be called off once again this year due to the ever-present threat of COVID-19, and its various mutations. The Honolulu Festival Foundation announced today—via press release—that it would not be holdings its annual festivities in person from March 11 to March 13, 2022, citing COVID-19 as the festival’s
The seasons are changing, and so is the cast of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast. Taylon Faltas joins the podcast as its newest co-host—as editor Catherine Toth Fox has stepped away for the time being. And on her first episode Taylon, and Kevin, talk story with local Big Island comedian Justine Smith who not
