It’s Monday! You know what that means. Cat and Kevin are back with the 17th episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast. This week, they’re talking story with Kainoa Daines, who works as the director of culture and product development at the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau. After shouting out our Ask Hawaii Instagram video series, Kainoa […]
Once the chic Waikiki Parc, which had been a Waikiki landmark since the late ’80s, the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani now stands in its place after a full year of renovations. And its doors are officially open. Fans of the Waikiki Parc may be remise about this new changing of the guard; however, this shift comes in
Halloween is upon us, which means it’s time to desperately figure out what you’re going to wear. If you’re fresh out of ideas and don’t want to put on the same cat ears headband from last year, check out some of these Hawaii-related Halloween costumes, which are likely to cause more laughs than gasps. 1. Overly
Cure your Monday blues with episode 16 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast. You read that right, 16! Cat and Kevin are on the mics to talk to a very special guest, Andriana Fragola, who works for One Ocean Diving—a research program on the North Shore of Oahu that offers cage-free shark diving tours to
The inevitable has happened—and that may be good news for travelers. Hawaiian Airlines has started selling a new, more economic airfare option to travelers looking to fly cheaper. The program will start on Oct. 21. The airline has dubbed this new option as “Main Cabin Basic,” and, like other airlines, Hawaiian Airlines’ new fare comes
If you’ve seen a postcard of Waikīkī, there’s a pretty good chance Lēʻahi, more commonly known as Diamond Head, will be in there somewhere, showing off its epic ridges and, after a good rain, lush foliage. The volcanic crater is open to visitors—more than 3,000 people hike here every day, making this one of the
The Polaris Slingshot gives you a fantastic open-air view. Photo: David Croxford Both rental locations require helmets for drivers and passengers; they need to be worn at all times. The friendly shop workers will provide a quick lesson on how to adjust mirrors, where the seat belts are and how to access the roomy behind-the-seat
Kihei Caffe, Kihei The taro leaf risotto. Photo: Catherine Toth Fox Nestled on the Maui Tropical Plantation, The Mill House is surrounded by the farmlands that produce much of the ingredients featured on its menu. Dishes are imaginative and delicious, from the coconut curry with Kauai-grown prawns and local fish to the toasted pavlova made
STATEWIDE Halloween 10/31 A Hawaii Food & Wine event at the Hawaii Convention Center.Photo: Dane Nakamura/Hawaii Food & Wine Festival A celebration of fine dining and culinary excellence, this festival on Maui, Oahu and Hawaii Island is perfect for those looking to meet celebrity chefs and indulge in gourmet dishes and fine wine. Marvel at
It’s Monday, and you know what that means. The 15th episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast is out! Your hosts, Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen, decided to mix up the format a bit today by talking about only-in-Hawaii subjects, like why we take off our footwear before entering a house or how Hawaii
I like to think that I’m in pretty good physical shape. I surf daily, go to yoga a few times a week and watch what I eat. But as I’m about 20 minutes into my kayaking journey to Na Mokulua, the two picturesque islands off the coast of Lanikai, I’ve come to realize that paddling a
There’s no doubt about it: The upcountry Maui town of Makawao is a must-see for visitors. It’s surrounded by beautiful ranchland, filled to the brim with chic boutiques, too-cool-for-school cafes and delectable breakfast, brunch and lunch spots, all the while sporting an unassuming but charming paniolo appeal. And although it’s small—you can probably visit every
