Jim Little has been in the Hawaiʻi plumeria business for 50 years. Growing and cross-pollinating plumeria—known in Hawaiian as melia—since 1973, as Jim Little Nursery & Farms, Little has produced some of the most vibrant, fragrant and unique plumerias in the world. From ruffled flowers to plumeria in stunning shades of red and yellow, these […]
Lei Day is here, and so is the newest episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. Cat and Kevin dig into Lei Day, reminiscing on their own memories of the annual event, talking about how and why the Islands celebrate it every year. HaveAlohaWillTravel · Have Aloha Will Travel EP108: Lei Day + HAWAIʻI
Buying a home in Hawaiʻi is by no means an easy task—especially if you’re doing it without the assistance of a realty agent. There are so many factors to consider: Where in Hawaiʻi will you be looking? What’s your price point? What’s the overall market doing? However, there are common mistakes that the folks at
Opening this April, Wailea Beach Resort’s newest pool destination, Olakino, is a first of its kind on Maui—a reservations-only waterside retreat designed to relax and rejuvenate mind, body and soul. Complementing the resort’s elevated offerings, Olakino is an exclusive adults-only wellness oasis that includes culinary refreshments, guided wellness practices and mini spa treatments. The secluded poolside
It was a fantastic weekend of hula on Hawaiʻi Island. The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival showcased some of the best hula halau (hula schools) from around Hawaiʻi, with Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie & Keawe Lopes of Oʻahu taking the overall title at this year’s festivities.
One of the largest events of the year in Hawaiʻi, the Merrie Monarch Festival is a true celebration of Hawaiian culture and hula all on Hawaiʻi Island. Featuring three straight days of competition—the Miss Aloha Hula competition on April 13, the Kahiko division on April 14 and the ʻAuana division on April 15—the event has been referred
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, romantic getaway or next celebration, you can find the best Maui has to offer in food and drink, accommodation, shopping, activities and more according to our readers. Here, you’ll find the winners from the Best of Maui section. Maui Food & Drink Maui is full of award-winning restaurants—some under the radar,
I’m rolling through ʻEwa on the West Side of Oʻahu, headed for the shore. However, I’m not planning to surf in the ocean, but in the state’s largest wave pool. Spanning over 100 feet wide, the Oʻahu wave pool, Wai Kai Wave is a first for Hawaiʻi. As an avid surfer, I was stoked to
Maui chef McKenna Shea made headlines last week by winning on the Food Network show “Chopped.” Executive sous chef at Pacificʻo on the Beach in Lahaina, Shea has been a longtime fan of “Chopped” and the opportunity for her to compete has been a lifelong dream of the Maui chef. And in this episode of
Kauaʻi, also known as the Garden Isle, is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Considered by some as the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands—other sources cite Ni‘ihau, by a couple of hundred thousand years—Kauaʻi is chock-full of culture, activities and ʻono (delicious) restaurants. It’s a great place for visitors to travel to, especially
The unofficial capital of Oʻahu’s North Shore, Haleʻiwa epitomizes the perfect beachside town. With a vast array of small, locally owned boutiques, a selection of eateries to fill the empty stomach of beachgoers and surfers alike as well as activities to do in the town itself, there’s a reason why locals and visitors love Haleʻiwa.
This article was updated with a few new pidgin phrases. The original piece was uploaded on Sep. 9, 2019. EDITOR’S NOTE: For the sake of clarity, we will be using Hawaiian diacritics, such as okina (ʻ) and kahako (āēīūō) in this article. If you’re coming to Hawaiʻi for the first time, prepare to be blasted
