On Oct. 15, those planning to travel to Hawaiʻi may be able to bypass the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test result. And although travelers are more than ready to come back to the Islands, is the state ready for visitors? That’s what Cat and Kevin explore on this week’s episode of […]
To celebrate the beginning of October, we’ve compiled a list of 13 scary things that give us chicken skin. Are we being a liberal with the use of the word “scary” here? Maybe, but most Hawaiʻi locals have likely experienced some of these local frights firsthand. 1. Forgetting to Bring Food to a Potluck Nobody wants to be
Some people have their first cup of coffee in their late teens, maybe early 20s, and some never have coffee at all. Shawn Steiman, who has more than earned his moniker, “Dr. Coffee,” had his first cup at age 10, and he’s still buzzing. Steiman is, without a doubt, one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the field
After enduring a chain of financial troubles, loss of sponsors and lack of sizable swells, Hawaiʻi’s premier big-wave surf event, The Eddie, has had one more hurdle to deal with—COVID-19. The Aikau ʻohana (family) officially decided to cancel The Eddie Big Wave Invitational for the 2020-2021 winter season. And although it’s sad that the event will have no
With out-of-state airline passengers once again being able to visit the Islands quarantine-free starting Oct. 15—thanks to the state’s much anticipated pre-travel testing program—local carrier Hawaiian Airlines has decided to make it easier for travelers to get their (hopefully) negative test results. Partnering with Worksite Labs, Hawaiian Airline passengers can opt into a drive-thru PCR test
In this week’s “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat and Kevin talk chocolates—and more—with CEO and president of Hawaiian Host, Ed Schultz. Originally getting his start in investment banking in New York, the young entrepreneur went on to work for local café chain Honolulu Coffee Co., before being recruited to head one of the sweetest companies on
If you love the sweet, plucky noise of the ʻukulele, then you won’t want to miss this free performance by Hawaiʻi’s top ʻukulele masters. Presented by Aloha Festivals, and partnering with local news affiliate KHON2, the musical showcase will be going down on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 9:30 p.m. HST. The entire event will be free
Through these uncertain times, the Kona Historical Society continues to persevere. Known for its Portuguese sweet bread baking workshops, the Kona Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and shares the unique history of the Kona districts—located on Hawaiʻi Island—and no pandemic or COVID-19 will put a stop to that. In response to the social distancing
The “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast turns 40 this week—they grow up so fast—and your hosts, Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox, are joined by HAWAIʻI Magazine art director Kayla Rivera to talk about the latest print issue. First thing’s first, Cat and Kevin discuss Hidden Hawaiʻi, one of the issue’s main features that highlight eight Big
I grew up in Haleʻiwa, so believe me when I say that the streets of this little beachside borough have never been this quiet. Due to COVID-19, as well as the latest stay-at-home, work-from-home orders, dozens of businesses around Haleʻiwa have closed their doors, some temporarily, others permanently. That, coupled with the fact that the
Those looking to get out and about here on Oʻahu will now have the opportunity once more to visit their favorite beaches, hikes and parks, albeit alone. With Oʻahu beaches and state parks closing back in August, for a second time, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today, Sept. 8, that most outdoor activities will reopen
Who doesn’t love the coconut? Even if you’re not a fan of its peculiar tasting water, or its fleshy meat, the coconut—or stone fruit—has become synonymous with Hawaiʻi’s island culture. To celebrate World Coconut Day, which was established in 2009 and is observed on Sept. 2, we’ve put together a list of eight Hawaiʻi-related coconut
