While there’s many natural wonders to discover in east Maui, there’s much to see and experience on the actual road to Hāna. The scenic drive weaves through lush tropical forests and flowing waterfalls, placing it at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. It’s truly a beautiful journey but it can also be extremely dangerous. […]
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, HONOLULU Magazine. The mai tai. Some say: Why? Others say: Why not? At my wedding, I was one of the latter. Little did we know, my brand-new bride and I, that the bartender at The Willows in Honolulu was intent on sending us off on our
While a car will take you to the far corners of any island, sometimes the best way to discover an area is by foot. From historic surf towns and colorful art districts to former plantation neighborhoods, Hawaiʻi is home to many great walkable regions. And you’ll quickly notice an afternoon can easily slip away when
With the long-awaited arrival of spring comes the even longer-awaited Spring Break. It’s a brief respite to catch up on some R&R and to explore our favorite islands. Whether you’re a resident, first-time visitor or on your fifth vacation to Hawaiʻi, a quick day trip to a neighboring island can be a gateway to a
Oʻahu is home to many things—wonderful beaches, exhilarating hikes, mouthwatering eateries—and it has always been the epicenter of Hawaiʻi’s festivals and events. Earning its nickname as the Gathering Isle, Oʻahu is known for hosting some of the grandest gatherings in the state. But that all changed with COVID-19. Numerous festivals had to cancel their annual
Getting a tattoo—small or large—can be a fun, unique way of remembering your Hawaiʻi vacation. It stays with you forever and seeing it will always make you remember the time in your life when you were in Hawaiʻi, basking on the golden sands of some remote beach, far away from the problems of your daily
While the west side is arguably the most popular Hawaiʻi Island destination, it is most certainly the driest side. Here, you can find long stretches of barren lava rock formations, relatively uncrowded beaches, world-renowned Kona coffee—on nearly every corner!—and plenty of marine life. This itinerary takes you a bit beyond the main visitor hub of
Editors’s Note: While COVID-19 temporarily shuttered many restaurants on O‘ahu—and some for good—summertime brought record numbers of visitors to the Islands and many eateries have reopened with both takeout and dine-in service. At press date, O‘ahu restaurants require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken in the last 48 hours as part of
It seems like everything grows on Hawai‘i Island, from coffee beans to sweet potatoes, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Hilo. Gorgeously lush, the town features a distinctly overgrown aesthetic with small businesses, shops and natural wonders around every corner. And even if you travel a few miles out of town, you’ll find
7 a.m. Head to Kaua‘i Bakery to grab some deep-fried sugar-coated malasadas. The place has been an island favorite since the mid-1980s and its malasadas were voted the best around in HAWAI‘I Magazine’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Read More: Kauaʻi Bakery Earns Title of Best Malasada in Hawaiʻi 8 a.m. You’re on a tropical island.
Standing at the shallow reef section of the Maui Ocean Center, I’m about to go deep below the surface and come face to face with the underwater denizens there—and I won’t even have to get my hair wet. Neither will any of the other people surrounding me on this bright, sunny Maui day. This small,
The Valley Isle has been a favorite among visitors for years, and for good reason. There’s just so much diversity when it comes to Maui’s landscapes and activities—and the beaches are on par with some of Oʻahu’s best. There aren’t many other places in the world where you can watch the sunrise from a volcano, do
