It’s that time of the week again, where you can listen to HAWAII Magazine editor Catherine Toth Fox and associate editor Kevin Allen talk about everything Hawaii. This time, the crew is dishing on its recent trip to Kauai—and how to properly pronounce Hawaii. The first stop made by your weekly hosts is at Po’s […]
OAHU “The Watcher of Waipuna” 3/21-4/20 Kumu Kahua Theatre presents “The Watcher of Waipuna” this season, which is based on Hawaii writer Gary Pak’s short story of the same name. In the play, Gilbert Sanchez is the watcher of Waipuna, his homeland, which is threatened by commercial expansion. The parable explores the connection between humans
Buildings, especially those crafted with great care, are equal parts practical spaces and pieces of art that can last through the ages. During the early 20th century, when modern constructs were being built in Honolulu, Oahu had no distinguishable architectural style off which to base designs, so architects took cues from Italian Renaissance, Mediterranean and
As much as there is to do at Pearl Harbor–and trust us, there’s a lot–Oahu has so many more interesting and informative places to visit if you’re curious about American military history, or just want to pay your respects. Much of the island served as a base of operations during the Second World War, and
If you’re ever on the Big Island’s Hilton Waikoloa Village property and see a surf-themed bar on wheels heading your way, don’t worry, it’s not a dream. What you’re seeing is one of the Hilton Waikoloa Village”s newest amenities: the Kohala Beverage Cart. The resort is describing it as an “adult ice cream truck,” maybe because the cart plays jaunty
There’s no better cure for a hot Hawaiian day, besides going to the beach, than grabbing yourself a heaping serving of colorful shave ice. These sweet snow cones, drenched in syrupy flavors from strawberry to li hing mui, were brought to the Islands by Japanese immigrants, and this cold treat has been a part of
We all know that moment, when you say a word and everyone in the room gives you a weird look. “That’s not how you say Hawaiʻi,” some of them might say, while laughter ensues. Face hot from embarrassment, you quietly curse the people in your life who were too polite or loved you too much
The Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back with a second episode! Melissa Chang, born and raised in the Islands, joins Cat and Kevin to discuss what are some of Hawaii’s hottest food trends of 2019. But before that, Melissa reveals to us where to go grab a bite on Maui, and lists off some of her favorites
It’s official. Southwest Airlines has finally launched its Oakland, California to Honolulu, Oahu route today. Those lucky enough to get tickets, which sold out in hours, will be making the trip at a low, low price of $49 for a one-way ticket. The Oakland to Honolulu flight is the first of many routes announced by
Creating a list of Maui’s best beaches is an incredibly difficult job. They’re all as blue and beautiful as the next. Fortunately, our readers voted on what strips of sand they love the most in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, giving us an ordered list of Maui’s five best beaches. 1. Kaanapali Beach Photo: Getty
Hawaii has just made it possible for visiting medical marijuana users to obtain pakalolo, or cannabis, in the Islands. Out-of-state patients can now apply for a temporary medical marijuana license by filling out an online form, which will allow them to purchase cannabis from Hawaii’s certified dispensaries. The specific details involved in getting a temporary license
Stepping into the ultra-luxe Kaiholo Residences is like entering the house of your wildest dreams. Owned and operated by Timbers Resorts, which specializes in the development and operation of luxury residence clubs, vacation homes and resorts, Kaiholo Residences features three or four bedrooms, depending on which town house you rent. As you open the front
