An entire genre of travel books round up writers’ top places to visit, things to experience and foods to try before it is—well—too late. But, HAWAII Magazine wanted to know: What are you dying to do and see here in Hawaii? We recently asked our 153,000-reader strong HAWAII Magazine Facebook ohana what topped their Hawaii […]
HAWAII Magazine’s March/April 2015 issue, our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards edition, hit newsstands this week. Inside you’ll find pages chock-full of stunning images and insider tips guaranteed to guide you through and transport you to Hawaii. It’s one of our largest issues to date! Here’s a sneak peek:
Project Kokua (help, aid) for Hawaii Island, a culinary fundraiser for communities suffering from the effects of the ongoing June 27 lava flow, will be held this Sat., Feb. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Proceeds from Project Kokua for Hawaii Island will benefit Pahoa and Puna district businesses,
If you’re on Hawaii Island this weekend, the Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo promises a fun (and free!) opportunity to learn more about astronomy, Hawaiian culture and the intersection of those two topics. The center, part of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, will host their 9th annual Free Family Day this Sun., March 1. The
Tucked into a residential neighborhood off the Pali Highway on Oahu’s windward side is a trailhead for a jaunt popular with residents and visitors alike. The one-way jungle trail winds its way through 1 ¾ miles of variable terrain before reaching a scenic waterfall in a cool, swimmable pool. I hiked the trail for the
Loco Moco burgers aren’t on the menu at Hawaii McDonald’s locations (yet!), but over the next few weeks, you can order them at any full-service McDonald’s restaurant in Japan. The Hawaii-themed fare is part of the “World Mac Hawaii Campaign,” a marketing strategy born of a partnership between Hawaii Tourism Japan and McDonald’s Japan, Ltd.
The site of a former internment and prisoner of war camp built and used on Oahu during World War II has been elevated from the national register of historic places to national monument status. President Barack Obama made the announcement earlier this afternoon. Honouliuli Internment Camp lies mostly in ruin today. But between 1943 and
The beaches of Hawaii, despite their numerous charms, are sometimes not all fun and games. You may have seen beaches, or even popular Oahu snorkeling spot Hanauma Bay warning visitors not to swim because of jellyfish. This safety measure, though an inconvenience, is actually not that unusual of an occurrence. At least three species of box jellyfish, named
If you love whales and Hawaii, there may be no better way to spend this Valentine’s Day than at the 35th annual World Whale Day in Kihei, Maui. World Whale Day, a full day of festive events and activities this Sat., Feb. 14, celebrates endangered North Pacific humpback whales at the peak of Hawaii’s whale
Businesses in Honolulu’s Chinatown are already starting to put out their red decorations and lanterns in anticipation of ringing in the New Year all over again. Annual Chinese New Year festivities regularly draw 15,000 people to the downtown area, and this year promises to be no different. Residents and visitors can expect a fun party
Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail, one of Oahu’s most popular hiking paths, will be closed to the public for an estimated 25 weekdays in February, March and July as it undergoes trail maintenance. The two-mile paved pedestrian path extends to Oahu’s easternmost tip and lies within Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, a state park. Closures begin today
Honolulu’s walls are canvases to Hawaii-based artist collective POW! WOW! For the next week they, along with dozens of invited artists from around the world, will literally paint the town. This year’s POW! WOW! Hawaii kicks off Sat., Feb. 7 with its opening party, painting commences Feb. 9. Artists will reimagine 38 walls in public
