In Hawaiʻi, we have a mindset of leaving a place better than when you arrived there, whether that’s picking up trash at the beach or cleaning up a local trail. And visitors are getting involved too, with voluntourism efforts around the state offering travelers a great way to experience local culture and make a difference […]
Nestled amongst the quaint neighborhoods and farms that take up much of Maui’s upcountry town of Haʻikū—Pāʻia’s less busy, more homey counterpart—is one of Maui’s most luxurious short-term rentals. Perched at the top of a long driveway, this hale (house) on the hill is steeped in history and sits regally on a 20-acre lot, which
It has been a hot minute since Cat and Kevin have taken questions from listeners and answered them, which is exactly what they do on this week’s episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast. We get a lot—like, a lot—of questions from readers, listeners, watchers and fans of the magazine on a daily basis. So
From the sparkling, crystal-clear seas of Honolua Bay to the ʻohana-friendly shores of Kāʻanapali Beach, the west coast of Maui on its own has an exceptional array of beaches, all in close proximity to one another. So close, in fact, it is feasible to hit all the best ones in a single day. And while
From her shaded treehouse bakery, Auntie Julia watches the cars roll by. Her establishment is quaint, a small green treehouse perched along Kahekili Highway, located in the hard-to-reach town of Kahakuloa, but her product—succulent loaves of homemade banana bread—is famous. When people ask where the best banana bread is on Maui, Julia’s Best Banana Bread
Nick Kuchar (@nickkuchar) is no stranger on the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, appearing on episode 35 of the podcast just over a year ago. This time, however, Kuchar is back on the show with his studio manager and jack-of-all-trades Tracey Kehler to talk shop about their new podcast, Secondary Colors, which will be releasing
Good news shutterbugs, our annual photo contest is taking submissions for its 23rd—wow!—year in a row, and if you entered last year, you will be familiar with our five categories; Land, Ocean, People, Wildlife and Sunrise or Sunset. That’s right, we’ve expanded on our Sunrise category by opening it up to sunsets as well—because they’re both
There has never been a tougher time getting around Hawaiʻi. With rental cars being booked out for months, visitors are left stranded without a set of wheels to take them to all of the beautiful places they’d like to see. To combat this issue, the County of Kauaʻi’s Office of Economic Development has collaborated with
Whether you’re looking for a town to visit on your day-trip through Maui’s northern coastline, are on your way to the Road to Hāna or are looking for comfortable accommodation somewhere cool and quiet, Haʻikū has got you covered—and then some. This unassuming little township located above the much more bustling Pāʻia has got so
There’s no doubt about it, Hawaiʻi’s lifeguards are some of the best in the nation—if not the world. Not only do they have to contend with ever-changing ocean conditions, powerful north shore waves and a wide number of beaches to cover, but with the recent spike in travelers, they also have to make sure everybody stays
In Hawaiʻi, people talk a lot about who has got the best local grinds—slang for food. It is a contentious subject because, in the Islands, we love our food! And while it may surprise Mainland visitors, 7-Eleven holds a very special place in the hearts—and tummies—of kamaʻāina (longtime residents). Yes, we know there are 7-Eleven’s outside of
In one of our longest episodes of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast yet, Kevin talks all about his recent trip to Maui. From rental car woes to catching a Haleakalā sunset, visiting the numerous businesses and shops throughout Haʻikū and staying at the truly luxurious Haʻikū House, Cat and Kevin talk at great lengths about
