1. Hike and overnight in Waimanu Valley Waimanu Valley, one of Hawaii Island’s northern valleys.Photo: EyeTunes/Flickr There’s no point in trying to explain the sense of solitude and majesty you feel when enveloped by the lush valley of Waimanu on the Big Island, but we’ll try anyway. To get there, you’ll need to pack your […]
A large section of the 26-acre lava delta created at the Kamokuna ocean entry from the 61g lava flow has collapsed into the ocean. It occurred on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016 at 2:45 p.m. The intense spectacle, located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, propelled rain showers of volcanic rock debris into the air
1. The Hawaii Island lava flow that sparked everyone’s interest in Kilauea. Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Nick Jonas, Keegan-Michael Key, Terry Crews, Flo Rida and more touched down on Oahu to take part in “Rock The Troops,” a concert special filmed at Join Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam in Honolulu that aired on Spike TV over the
Photographer and hiking enthusiast, Mike Karas, knows a thing or two about this scenic, out-and-back hike to Crouching Lion. Why do so many love it? The hike is “doable for novices, average hikers and people who have hiked a little bit before,” Karas says. “Most fitness levels could manage the effort and hike up.” Located
Food is a huge component of social life here in the Islands, right down to the smallest, teeny-tiniest of dishes. Pupu, or bite-sized appetizers, tap into a wide range of ethnic foods present in everyday life and locals lay them down thick during the holidays. With the swing of Christmas and New Year’s Eve right
Megan Tomino, food stylist.Photo: Megan Tomino Will you look at that? In our world where no serving of food shall go un-Instagrammed, we consulted the assistance of someone who has an eye for pretty plating. Oahu-based food stylist Megan Tomino has worked her culinary magic for clients such as Hawaiian Airlines and Ward Village, and premium foodie destinations including
“I think I’m fascinated the most with how people use the space of Waikiki, both tourists and locals,” says Honolulu photographer Chris Rohrer. “It’s a place where its version of paradise is fake, real, taken, bought, free and sold all at the same time.” Photo: Chris Rohrer In Rohrer’s new photo exhibit, “Paradise Views,” the
The iOs 10.2 update for Apple has been released and it brings with a prayer answered. In the most recent update, a grand total of 104 brand new emojis found its way into your iPhone’s keyboard. And, between the excitement over the avocado, butterfly, water polo and a Harambe, is the only one that truly matters: a shaka
Rethink familiar designer stores in favor of these curated, quality boutiques that prove Hawaii really is a shopper’s paradise. You’ll leave with unique, sophisticated pieces for your home, office and wardrobe, guaranteed. For the home Escape into Hunter-Gatherer in Kilauea on Kauai and you’ve opened a treasure trove of curated furnishings—retro drop lights, monkeypod coffee
Get ready for Atlantis Ko Olina. After widespread rumors that the ultra-luxury resort brand was coming to Oahu, an official announcement was made today to debut the project. Atlantis will be joining the west coast’s Ko Olina resort community, located between Ko Olina Resort’s Kohola Lagoon 1 and Honu Lagoon 2. It will be the
If there’s one thing constant in Waikiki it’s change. That said, touchstones of a bygone era continue to inspire the feel and texture of this undeniably tropical city. Here are a mix of modern and longstanding establishments—all of which continue to take their cues from Waikiki’s golden age of travel. Photos: Aaron Yoshino/HAWAIʻI Magazine; Sky Waikiki; Mai
You’re here in Hawaii, adventuring around the Islands with your partner, enjoying all the outdoor beauty it has to offer. You’re snorkeling, surfing, grinding on Hawaiian food and poke… Then, tastes suddenly clash. Your interests differ: One of you wants to do this; another wants to do that. Well, don’t let that stand in the way of still enjoying
