While most visitors and even locals differentiate the Islands by their beaches, hikes and other outdoor pleasantries, what really makes each island unique are the towns and districts that give them an air of individuality. Maui, for example, is almost defined by its host of charming communities, from beachside Pāʻia to central Wailuku and upcountry […]
Christmas is coming early this year, as the City and County of Honolulu announced that starting on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will once again be open to the public. The reopening of the bay comes in the form of a pilot program started by the city to protect Hanauma Bay from the adverse
There’s an undeniable undercurrent of youthful energy emanating from the streets of Pā‘ia, Maui’s North Shore hub of beachy boutiques, too-cool coffee shops and bohemian art galleries. The bay is known for its heavy shorebreak during Maui’s winter months. Photo: Getty Images One of Pā‘ia’s star attractions, Pā‘ia Bay can be found just across a sand-dusted stretch of Hāna Highway. The white-sand
If there’s one positive about 2020, it’s that the pandemic has forced us to pay attention to what we’re thankful for in our lives. The small things, the big things, every single thing. To further applaud what makes us—”us” being the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff as well as our friends from our sister brand, Hawaiʻi Home +
It seems like everything grows on Hawai‘i Island, from coffee beans to sweet potatoes, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Hilo. Gorgeously lush, the town features a distinctly overgrown aesthetic with small businesses, shops and natural wonders around every corner. The store specializes in gorgeous hand-woves lau hala hats. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Hana Hou
n an effort to mālama (take care) of Hawaiʻi, Alaska Airlines is planning to plant a small forest on Oʻahu’s Gunstock Ranch—nearly 900 trees—now through the end of 2020. READ MORE: Help Reforest Gunstock Ranch on Oʻahu’s North Shore More specifically, the airline has partnered with Mālama Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative to plant one milo
Planning a vacation is hard enough, and with COVID-19 throwing a wrench into things, making the perfect winter itinerary has never been more headache-inducing. To ease the pain, Cat and Kevin discuss some key festivals, events and holiday happenings that are either changing the way they’ll be conducting their festivities, or will be canceled altogether.
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, many hotels in Hawaiʻi decided to temporarily close their doors, either for financial reasons or to renovate their properties. The Ala Moana Hotel, on the other hand, stayed open and completed a $16 million renovation, which began during the pre-lockdown era back in February. The property now features a myriad exciting new features and
In ancient Hawaiʻi, loko iʻa (fishponds) served as vital resources for Hawaiian communities. By some accounts, there were an estimated 350 fishponds in operation in ancient Hawaiʻi, growing a variety of fresh and saltwater plants and fish, including ʻamaʻama (mullet) and ʻawa (milkfish). Loko kuapā, or walled shoreline ponds, were the most common. These had sluice gates, or mākāhā, to keep fish
For many, the idea of buying a home without first setting foot inside of it may seem crazy. But thanks to advancements in technology, things we once thought were crazy—think about pitching virtual meetings in the 1980s—are now commonplace today. Fortunately these tech upgrades have also made it easy for many to buy homes that could be thousands
Halloween is just around the corner and you know what that means! Tricks and treats, an assortment of pumpkin-flavored beverages, horrifying costumes and—of course—spooky stories. The kind that gives you chicken skin (Hawaiʻi slang for goosebumps) and makes it hard to sleep at night. Our staffers, and friends from sister-publications, shared with us a few terrifying
As the state began its first shutdown due to COVID-19 and the daily visitor count reached historic lows, most hotels across Hawaiʻi entered a long hibernation. But some only closed temporarily. A prime example: The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, which shut its doors for only one month during the pandemic. That’s how long it took
