Do you remember a family vacation when all the kids, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents squeezed around a table that seemed way too small—but nobody cared? Or the raucous family barbecue after a long beach day, when you got sand all over the floor but everyone was having the best time? Do you recall […]
Oʻahu’s North Shore attracts professional surfers from around the world, lured by the massive swells that arrive every winter. But it’s also become a top destination for nonsurfers, with top-notch restaurants, trendy cafés and chic boutiques, all of which can be a bit pricey. However, you don’t have to spend a cent to have a
Planning a Hawaiʻi vacation soon—or maybe next year? And stressing out about what to pack? We got you. Here’s everything you need to bring—and not bring—on the plane with you. First Things First Before you even think about what you’re packing, you need to think about what you’re planning to do while in Hawaiʻi, when
Looking for something from Hawaiʻi to put in your Christmas stockings this year? Here are 10 Islands-inspired stocking stuffers that will make Christmas morning merry and bright. 1. Mele Gift Tin, Honolulu Cookie Co. This small tin ($8.95) features six premium pineapple-shaped, buttery shortbread cookies in a beautifully designed box by local designer Jana Lam.
Got a trip planned to Oʻahu—but want to visit Kauaʻi, too? I don’t blame you. Kauaʻi is one of my favorite places to visit, especially when I want to decompress and relax. It’s a great island for exploring, with miles of uncrowded hiking trails and secluded beaches. If you’re planning to spend at least a
It’s not every day you walk through a forest of Honduras mahogany trees in Hawai‘i—or anywhere, really. And yet, here we are, standing among more than 85,000 of these trees, planted in perfect rows on the Wai Koa Plantation, a 500-acre working farm on the north shore of Kaua‘i. Wai Koa is the largest mahogany
I’ve never found anything plain about vanilla. As a kid, I favored the richness of Baskin-Robbins’ French vanilla over gaudier rivals like Pink Bubblegum and Oregon Blackberry. And that small flat bottle of vanilla extract I’d use to make chocolate chip cookies was more than just an ingredient—it was something to savor. I’d inhale the
It’s almost Halloween, and there are lots of spooky, festive fun to be had. Here are our picks for Halloween events you don’t want to miss. O‘ahu 3rd annual Halloween Surf-Off 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay For one of the more unique takes on a costume contest, head to the
Move over, Molokini. Kāʻanapali Beach is now the No. 1 snorkeling spot on Maui, according to our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Not that should be a huge surprise since the popular West Maui beach—27 miles west of Kahului Airport—has been on the list for years. (Rounding out the Top 5 are Molokini Crater, Honolua Bay,
Despite facing unprecedented challenges following last year’s fires, Maui has remained resilient. But with visitor numbers at a fraction of what they were pre-disaster, the local economy continues to feel this financial strain. As a result, local resorts—in partnership with Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority—have come together to offer special discounts and perks to help revitalize responsible
Getting to Hawaiʻi is expensive—then traveling to Hawaiʻi Island just adds to that. And that’s just the airfare. There are hotel and car rental costs—especially if you’re on the Big Island, where there’s no public transportation. So here are some free things you can do to cut costs and still enjoy your Hawaiʻi vacation. 1.
You don’t have to be a Disney fan to enjoy a stay at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa on Oʻahu. There’s lots to do on and around the 21-acre oceanfront property in Ko ʻOlina, about 27 miles west of Waikīkī. The resort boasts three swimming pools—all heated—including a saltwater lagoon filled with Hawaiʻi reef
