It’s hard to pass up staying at one of Hawaii’s classic resorts and hotels, but sometimes it’s fun to try new things, and the fresh-faced, recently built and renovated hotels popping up around the Islands are making a name for themselves with their modern decor and state-of-the-art accommodations. And according to our 2018 Readers’ Choice […]
If you live in Hawaii or have visited the Islands, you’re probably not used to spending more than a few dollars for a musubi, a local comfort food consisting of rice and a slab of Spam wrapped tightly together with a strip of seaweed. Well, across the pond in Seattle, Scott Lutey, an award-winning chef
Getting a little tipsy at a beachside bar, drink in hand, listening to local jams and watching the sunset is one of the best ways to end a day in Hawaii. Our readers voted the best bar or lounge in our 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking their top places to get their drank on. 1.
To commemorate, honor and encourage Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian Airlines flight HA18, which left the Honolulu International Airport last week, was staffed with flight attendants who spoke in both English and olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language). With its destination being Las Vegas, this was the first flight to the continental U.S. featuring this culturally immersive program. And
Kauai is full of world-class surf spots, such as Cannon’s Beach, Pakala Beach and Lawai Beach. But if you’re just getting your feet wet with surfing, paddling out to these breaks is an ill-advised venture. Fortunately for all you fledgling rippers out there, we put together a list of five spots on the Garden Isle
There’s something undeniably cool about The Surfing Pig. Situated between Coffee Talk and Sprout Sandwich Shop, this tapas bar stands out, which is not an easy task in Oahu’s culinary cornerstone of Kaimuki. Maybe its owner, Stan Glander, took a few notes from his other wildly successful breakfast ventures, Kono’s North Shore, Kono’s Kapahulu and
Every year, Hilo becomes abuzz with excitement as the annual Merrie Monarch Festival rolls around. A weeklong celebration of hula, Hawaiian culture and the aloha spirit, it’s easy to get lost in the festivities and goings on. With a hoolaulea (celebration), an art festival, crafts fair and much-anticipated hula competitions happening on different days, make
I’m starting to lose my grip. Ten feet above the ground, my toe is cinched in a small inlet and I’m reaching hard for the next hold. My hands should be sweating, but they’re covered in white chalk, which keeps them dry. My focus is entirely set on not falling off this rock. I make
The camera’s light flashes. White gloved hands shift King Kalakaua’s pipe ever so slightly. Beside us is a room filled with relics, not often seen on display. Having belonged to Hawaii’s kings, queens and noble people, these are no ordinary antiques. Every delicate piece comes with a story, bringing history to life. Take a look
A byproduct of having so many cultures and ethnicities in the Islands is that its culinary scene can satisfy almost any taste. Pair this with local farms and produce, and you’ve got yourself restaurants, bistros and eateries serving delicious, fresh meals. So the problem is, how do you decide where to go? Well, thanks to
Whether it’s the rushing city landscape of Honolulu or the down-to-earth vibes of Paia, every community in Hawaii has got its appeal. Unfortunately, it’d be pretty difficult to visit every town or city in Hawaii in one trip, so here are the top voted on in our 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Lahaina, Maui Back
The next time you’re headed to Oahu’s North Shore think about heading into Waialua. Nestled between Haleiwa and Mokuleia, Waialua is a former sugar mill town that is a great place to escape the crowds. With hip cafés, stylish thrift shops and some of the freshest ahi you can find on the island, there’s plenty
