1 Hotel Hanalei Bay merges luxury accommodation with a mission focused on sustainability and supporting its surrounding community. The resort is located on the cliffs of Hanalei Bay, where the St. Regis Princeville Resort once stood. Utilizing every bit of the beauty of Kauaʻi’s northern shoreline, the hotel puts nature on full display. Vines grow […]
On Hawaiʻi Island, Kailua-Kona—often referred to as Kona—is one of the island’s best towns to visit for travelers and neighboring island locals looking to get away. Things to do in Kailua-Kona are endless, from visiting world-class coffee farms to hiking in forested nature trails and learning more about Hawaiian history. 1. Check Out Kailua Beach
Picking the right family-friendly restaurants in Hawaii can take a while, especially when you’re on the go. Plan ahead with these restaurants, where the food’s filling and delicious and the bill won’t burn a hole in your wallet. Hamura’s Saimin Stand (Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i) Here’s your chance to try saimin, a local dish with egg and
This article was originally posted on Jan. 31, 2018. Since we missed a few celebs, we’ve decided to update the list. With a population of a little under 1.5 million people, Hawaiʻi puts out its fair share of musicians, athletes, actresses and actors. Here are a few local Hawaiʻi celebrities who have attained the status
“Not all shave ice is created equally.” That’s what it reads on the sign above the door of Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice, which just opened its first location on Oʻahu right along Kapahulu Avenue. Just across the street from Leonard’s Bakery, the shave ice shop first started on Maui and was praised by locals and
It seems like the stars and swell are aligning this weekend, as The Eddie Big Wave Invitational has again been given the green light for Sunday. Although the contest was expected to run on Wed, Jan. 11, 2023, it was ultimately called off due to high winds and poor conditions. However, the forecast is showing
Golden shores, clear blue seas and luxurious resorts define Kāʻanapali, one of Maui’s best towns. It’s a visitor favorite and for good reason. Located in the ahupuaʻa (district) of Hanakaʻōʻō, Kāʻanapali is home to some of the Islands’ most scenic beaches and more. If you’re looking for some tips on how to fill your day—or
At a glance, Leʻahi (Diamond Head) amazes visitors and locals with its raw beauty and natural splendor. And the same can be said for many Hawaiʻi landmarks, like Kukaʻemoku (ʻIao Needle) and Mokoliʻi Island. But behind the visual appeal, many of the landmarks hold historic and cultural value to Native Hawaiians, often being important figures
On Mar. 4, 2019, the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast released its first episode. Now, almost four years later, the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast—affectionately referred to as HAWT for short—will become a centennial of sorts by releasing its 100th episode on Jan. 6, 2023. To commemorate the occasion, the upcoming episode will be recorded
There’s no doubt that 2022 was a big year for Hawaiʻi, from having a rare moment of double volcanic eruptions on Hawaiʻi Island to the reopening and restarting of festivals and events in the Islands. In case you missed some of these major happenings, we’ve compiled a list of the seven heaviest-hitting headlines in the
It’s always fun to see which stories our readers found most interesting or engaging when the year’s end rolls around. From essential experiences on Kauaʻi to the reinvigorating stories about the world opening back up post-pandemic, here are the ten articles that received the most amount of views on hawaiimagazine.staging.upspringsites.com in 2022. (Click on the
With Christmas just around the corner, the time to buy any last-minute presents or gifts has come. But if you’re lacking on gift ideas, don’t fret. In this article, our team at HAWAIʻI Magazine shares what they’d like to see wrapped up under the Christmas tree this holiday season and hopefully, you can find present-related
