While Hawaiʻi was the first Guinness World Record holder of the world’s largest lei—recorded in 2008—the title was since been taken by San Pedro Laguna, Philippines with a 1.3-mile lei and is now currently is held by Chennai, India in 2012 with a 3.11-mile long lei. Now, the Aloha State is looking to reclaim the […]
What’s there not to love about hitting a hotel buffet? An endless array of mouthwatering entrees and appetizers that seemingly never run out. Being able to eat until you’re packed to the brim—or until you think you’ve got your money’s worth. Sampling every scrumptious option until you’ve found your favorites, then going back for more.
It’s almost that time of the year again, where we release our annual HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards results! Who will win this years’ categories, like Best Island, Best Beach and Best Town? You’ll have to check out the digital issue—via the HAWAIʻI Magazine app—to find out … or you can listen to this week’s episode where
Sure, the beaches and hikes and landscapes of Hawaiʻi get most of the attention from visitors, but when it comes to what gives Hawaiʻi that aloha spirit, you have to take into account the Islands’ towns. That is, after all, where the people are. From businesses to tours, shops and boutiques, it’s the positive attitudes and
In ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), mālama means to “take care of, tend, attend, care for, preserve.” And here in Hawaiʻi, to mālama the ʻāina, or take care of the land, is one of the best things an individual can do—whether that’s in the form of a beach cleanup, an afternoon maintaining a fishpond or weeding
In 2016, Maui-based pro-wind surfer Alex Aguera reinvented the foil board and sparked a worldwide phenomenon. At the request of pro-surfer and all-around waterman Kai Lenny, Aguera was asked to design a foil board that could be ridden using only the energy of the ocean and the individual paddling the board. Before Aguera’s modernized version
Disclaimer: Don’t listen to this podcast on an empty stomach! This week’s guest, Kevin Yim, vice president of marketing at Zippy’s, knows everything there is to know about the local comfort food chain and he has some delectable dishes to recommend. The podcast also centers around the history of Zippy’s—and Napoleon’s Bakery—, how they became
Gardening is an unforgiving, but rewarding, pursuit. Plants are fickle, their lives fragile. One missed day of watering, too much sunlight, not enough weeding. There are endless ways to lose months of effort. So why do we garden? To grow produce to feed ourselves and loved ones? To learn a new skill? Maybe to clear
Do you know the story of the Haleʻiwa Hotel? Not many people do. The illustrious property closed its doors in 1943, as the epicenter of Oʻahu’s tourism industry cemented itself in Waikīkī, and the building itself was torn down a decade later in 1953. But for a moment, this country estate served as a dream
While many incoming visitors to Maui may only have one thing on their minds—the beach!—it’s important to know that The Valley Isle has so much more to offer. From emerald-green tidepools to a flora-infused stone needle that towers 1,200 feet into the sky, adventurous visitors will find countless attractions that are worth a day away
Guess who’s getting a multimillion-dollar makeover? The already luxurious Four Seasons Resort Hualālai on Hawaiʻi Island. The redesign—helmed by San Francisco-based design firm BAMO and BrightView Design Group, which did the landscape architecture, design and construction—comes as the property celebrates its 24th anniversary, and is the most significant renovation the resort has undergone since its
There’s no doubt about it, spring break has arrived. Hawaiʻi beaches—especially those on Oʻahu—are seeing a higher body count of young, enthusiastic college kids. And if that’s not your scene, then we’ve picked out three weekend activities that will keep you far, far away from the raucous crowd. 1. Puzzle It Out There’s something to
