Shave ice—or ice shave as it’s known on Hawaiʻi Island—is a staple treat here in the Hawaiʻi. Those powdery snowcones drenched with syrups in a smattering of flavors—strawberry, coconut, vanilla and more—all topped with condensed milk, fresh fruits and even mochi balls have become a go-to cure to hot summer days for visitors and locals […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since the publishing of our 2021 Readers’ Choice list, Kealakekua Bay Bed & Breakfast and Waipi‘o Rim Bed and Breakfast have closed their doors permanently. The familial comforts of a proper bed and breakfast—or inn—are hard to beat. Instead of feeling like you’re on vacation—a vibe that hotels and resorts are perfect
Kevin is back this week on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, and Cat is making a return of her own. Fresh off the plane from her island-hopping journey to Kauaʻi, Cat talks about what it was like traveling interisland using her vaccine passport. From getting vaccinated to waiting two weeks, inputting her information into
Knowing where to get your daily dosage of caffeine is important, and fortunately for visitors and residents alike, the Islands have a host of cozy coffee shops and cafés to choose from. Ranging from a chic to sleek, these five spots must be on your radar if you’re in the market for a cup of
Creating a list of Oʻahu’s Top 5 beaches when there are so many out there just as blue and beautiful as the next is a difficult task—to say the least. Fortunately, nominations for the best Oʻahu beaches for our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards poured in from our readers around the world. So, while every beach
Putting a city street into a museum is about as hard as you think it would be, but the folks at Pow! Wow! and Bishop Museum have done it. All it took was months of preparation, roughly 800 cans of spray paint and a donated car. Oh, and also some of the most talented mural
While the moment-to-moment experiences of being in Hawaiʻi—having your toes in the sand, reaching an overlook on some stunning trail, sipping a mai tai at sunset—may be the main reason people vacation to the Islands, it is the memories, those glimpses in time that remain in your mind for eternity, that make people’s trips truly
There are a lot of reasons visitors and locals love Kauaʻi. The aloha-first atmosphere, catching views from the breathtaking Waimea Canyon and hiking the iconic Nāpali Coast are all great reasons to visit the Garden Isle. But for some—actually, many—it’s the beaches that steal away the hearts and minds of those who visit. Below are the five best
After a catastrophic recording mishap, Cat and Kevin are back for the 56th episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast … take two! With summer just around the bend, this “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast is dedicated entirely to one of Hawaiʻi’s best seasons. At the start of the episode, Kevin mentions an article
Updated on April 23, 2021 One of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic tree, the ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is steeped in the Islands’ history. The flowers are gorgeous—coming in a variety of colors from red to yellow and even white—and have played muse for many local clothing and accessory
There are no two ways about it, traveling is an environmentally taxing process. From plane rides to eating out for almost every meal, going on vacation can create a lot of waste, affecting local pollution levels as well as reinforcing the world’s waste problem at large. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that visitors
With tourism once again ramping up, Hawaiʻi has seen a large influx of visitors enjoying everything the Islands have to offer. And Hawaiʻi Island, often referred to as the Big Island by locals, is no different. From the sleepy streets of Hilo to the stunning beaches of Kona, the island has seen a resurgence of
