Hawaii is blessed with some of the most scenic roadways in the world. Stretches of cliff-side pavement afford stunning ocean vistas, thoroughfares meander over tall bridges and through dense jungle, and day drives wind atop canyons or to lava rock landscapes. To freely and flexibly explore Hawaii’s scenic roadways as a visitor, though, you will […]
Time to start planning your Hawaii foodie vacation! The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, the state’s biggest culinary fest, will celebrate its fifth anniversary Aug. 29 through Sept. 13. Tickets just went on sale. The fest celebrates food and drink utilizing island-fresh ingredients in nine days of signature culinary events on Hawaii Island, Maui and
Less than a five-minute walk from HAWAII Magazine’s offices is a popular local restaurant that serves a “secret” pizza. J.J. Dolan’s, an Irish bar on the border of Honolulu’s Chinatown, is widely known among downtown denizens for its New York-style pizza. But what was news to me—until I watched a sneak peak of the Travel
This year’s installation of the so-called “Superbowl of Hula,” the 2015 Merrie Monarch festival, concluded on Sat., April 11. The annual Hilo-based festival’s three days of competitive events are its most popular draw. Each evening features a different competition: Solo dancers performed on Thursday, on Friday hula halau (dance troupes) performed kahiko (traditional) hula and
Hawaii is surrounded by miles and miles of open ocean, a continent of water. It’s fitting then that a huge annual expo celebrating all things sea takes place in Honolulu each year. This year’s 7th annual Hawaii Ocean Expo will be held at the Neil S. Blaisdell Center Sat., April 11 and Sun., April 12.
Don’t want to wait til fall to see Hawaii International Film Festival’s (HIFF) impressive lineup of foreign and indie films? If you’re in Honolulu this week, you’re in luck! The popular festival presents its smaller Spring Showcase with 33 films playing at two theaters in Honolulu starting this Friday (April 10). The event provides a
The first day of competition at the prestigious 52nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a showcase of hula and Hawaiian culture, kicks off tonight (Thurs., April 9). For this year’s 24 competing hula halau (dance troupes), and 10 competing soloist Miss Aloha Hula 2015 contestants, the festival is the pinnacle of the last year—and for many,
This winter, California’s Bay Area will have a new direct link to tropical Hawaii. Virgin America announced today that it will make its first foray into the Hawaiian market with two new routes stemming from San Francisco. An accompanying introductory fare sale offers $199 one-way tickets to the Islands. The airline begins regular both-direction daily
Hungry for some multicultural cuisine? Today we’re divulging the best places to dine in the Islands if you’re in the mood for Hawaiian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese or Filipino fare. The best, you ask, says who? Well, says you! Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii
The ongoing Kilauea Volcano eruption that has continuously sent lava in the direction of Hawaii Island’s eastern Puna district since last September, is now inactive at the flow front closest to the town of Pahoa. The lava flow no longer poses an immediate threat to the town. The so-called June 27th flow for the date
The Merrie Monarch Festival, arguably the world’s most anticipated and prestigious hula competition, kicks off its 52nd year this weekend on Hawaii Island. Venues around Hilo, where the annual event is held, are already prepping for the celebration’s world-class hula competitions, exhibitions, entertainment, craft fairs and Royal Parade through downtown. The weeklong festival runs from
If you’re on Maui this weekend, don’t miss the annual Maui County Ag Festival. The one-day-only fest, now in its eighth year, was voted one of the top agricultural festivals or fairs in the state in our 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards polls. The event brings together farmers, ranchers and their products with the visitors, area
