This may sound cliche, but if we had the option, everyone who submitted a photo this year would be a winner in our annual HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo Contest. It was some seriously stiff competition for shutterbugs, and our in-house team of editors, art directors and photographers had a heck of a time trying to decide […]
Under the sea, under the sea—you know how it goes. Everything’s better under the sea. It’s quiet, fish mosey along with their days and with a snorkeling mask, you can see it all with a clear view. It’s no wonder snorkeling is such an adored past time here in Hawaiʻi, where the ocean and the
Obon season has arrived in Hawaiʻi. Throughout the Islands’ summer months, bon dances occur on almost every weekend at different buddhist temples around the state. Featuring great local food stalls, traditional obon songs and energetic dancing around the yagura—a large wooden tower where taiko drummers perform—Hawaiʻi bon dances are a favorite annual event to attend
Sunday was a historic day for the Hōkūleʻa as it began its four-year journey around the Pacific. The Hōkūleʻa—a performance-accurate waʻa kaulua, a Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe, operated and sailed using traditional Polynesian navigation techniques—left Statter Harbor in Juneau, Alaska, at 4:15 a.m. AKDT. And it will be on its journey through the Pacific Ocean
For many of us, a day at the beach is a snap. We call up our friends, pack the necessary beach supplies, get in our cars and drive down to whatever shoreline we fancy on that particular day. But for people with physical or mental disabilities, it’s an entirely different story: From managing transportation to
Back for another episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen talk story before diving into a few topics on today’s episode. Of course, Kīlauea has been in the news with its most recent eruption, so Cat and Kevin have decided to dish on some tips knowledge about visiting
Kīlauea volcano erupts once more on the Big Island, this time being contained primarily to Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. The Hawaiʻi Island shield volcano, which last erupted in January of 2023 before showing heightened signs of unrest in May, is once again filling Halemaʻumaʻu Crater with pools of lava and it is quite the spectacle. The eruption
In a space that was once a Christian bookstore, then a vape shop and now a bar, a pleasant scene plays out. In one corner of the establishment, longtime friends reminisce, telling stories and inside jokes only they would understand. A group of visitors pop in for a round of cocktails while a pair of
If it’s your first vacation to Hawaiʻi, the planning process can be a little intimidating. Which island do you visit? What’s the best time to book flights? What do you pack? All of these questions, and more, are answered on this week’s episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, where your Cat and Kevin
While there aren’t many bad poolside bars in Hawai‘i, there are some that stand out from the rest. From secret grotto bars on Maui to pools with panoramic views on O‘ahu, here are a few of our favorite places to wet your whistle, and yourself, in Hawai‘i. Sunset at Turtle Bay Resort Aptly named, Sunset
Out of the sun but just a few steps from the pool, Earl’s is an oasis of shade, boozy beverages and scrumptious pūpū (appetizers). Its drinks sport tropical colors, from sunset gold to electric blue, and its vibe—from the low-key but classic-looking bar to the inviting lounge furniture and art deco-esque custom kiawe branch sculpture
