What better way than a farm tour to learn about Hawaiʻi’s rich agriculture history—and sample some of the freshest fruits around? Based on our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, these five farms offer the best tours. 1. Dole Plantation Photo: Getty Images Established in 1850, Kualoa Ranch sprawls across 4,000 acres on Oʻahu’s Windward Side and […]
More restaurants on Maui are promoting farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients—many of which are grown right on the Valley Isle. Here’s how you ranked the best farm-to-table restaurant on the island in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. The Mill House The Kahua Ranch lamb chops. Photo: Courtesy of Merriman’s Chef-owner Peter Merriman is known for
With the combination of jaw-dropping views and unparalleled speed, there’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of a zipline. Whether you’re looking to try it out for the first time or you’re already hooked, here are some of the top-rated ziplines on Hawaii Island from our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Skyline Eco-Adventures Skyline Eco-Adventures was
On Maui, banana bread is serious business. The sweet, filling, locally made treat found all over the island is usually made with the apple bananas that grow abundantly thanks to Maui’s tropical weather and generous rainfall, but you’ll also find some vendors that use other fruits and fillings, such as mango and pineapple, or chocolate chips,
Only 10% of Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, can be traversed via car. If you’re eager to see the rest of the island’s hidden valleys and secret waterfalls, take the leap and try out one of these top-rated helicopter tours from our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Island Helicopters [video:https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx5ETuch8D8/] For over 38
There are more restaurants on Oahu promoting farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients than ever before, so competition in this category has really grown. Here’s how our readers ranked the best farm-to-table restaurants on the island in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Kahumana Organic Farm & Café The popular strawberry cream pie from Monkeypod Kitchen. Photo:
Oahu has every kind of hotel you can think of, from high-end resorts to low-key walk-ups to one that’s entirely Disney-themed. But sometimes you want something more secluded—and far away from the hustle of Waikiki. Here are your top picks for Best Bed & Breakfast or Inn on Oahu in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1.
Want to see the beauty of Hawaii, but not quite ready to risk life and limb to do it? Or maybe you’re a more experienced hiker but just pressed for time. These trails across the Islands, voted on by our readers in HAWAII Magazine’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, have both the payoff of stunning landscapes
There’s no better cure for a hot Hawaiian day, besides going to the beach, than grabbing yourself a heaping serving of colorful shave ice. These sweet snow cones, drenched in syrupy flavors from strawberry to li hing mui, were brought to the Islands by Japanese immigrants, and this cold treat has been a part of
Poke (pronounced poh-kay) may be having a moment on the Mainland, but it’s long been part of the culinary landscape in the Islands. While the basic poke bowl is composed of cubed raw fish—usually ahi (tuna)—seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut), the dish has dramatically evolved. Ahi’s been replaced with other proteins,
Fun fact: Hawaii is the only state where cacao trees grow, and many local chocolate companies are using Island-grown chocolates in their candies and treats. Here’s how your favorite chocolate companies stacked up in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hawaiian Host This company, which started in 1927, was the pioneer of the now-iconic chocolate-covered
Hotels are not just for sleeping anymore. Decked out with delightfully chic decor, state-of-the-art facilities and a range of dining, shopping and activity options, you’ll find it hard to resist booking a room at one of these new accommodations in the Islands. According to our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, these are the best new hotels
