A popular attraction—and one of our favorite places on Kauaʻi—closed on Oct. 31, 2024. Makauwahi Cave Reserve, the largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi and has preserved over 10,000 years of sedimentary history, is no longer accessible to the public. After 20 years the leaseholders of the cave returned the property back to the landowner, Grove […]
From stargazing on the tallest mountain in Hawaiʻi to staying at an exclusive, adults-only resort, the Islands offer unforgettable experiences. For anyone planning a trip to the Islands in 2025, these activities and excursions are worth adding to your bucket list. 1. Hike in Haleakalā National Park, Maui Venturing to the highest point on the
It’s no surprise: Kīlauea’s latest eruption is drawing crowds to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. In the early hours of Dec. 23, Kīlauea—one of the world’s most active volcanoes—started erupting in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater with spectacular lava fountains. Since then, though, the eruption has fluctuated in its intensity and can stop at anytime. Though Kīlauea has erupted
So much happened in 2024 in Hawaiʻi, from Kīlauea (briefly) erupting in a remote area of Hawaiʻi Island to sightings of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which came within 44 million miles of Earth. Here were our—and your—favorite Hawaiʻi stories of 2024, in chronological order. 1. One of the Most Popular Tourist Attractions on Lānaʻi is a Cat
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.
Set in a picturesque cove along the Kauaʻi coastline, Timbers Kauaʻi Ocean Club & Residences is the centerpiece of an expansive 450-acre property. With exceptional amenities such as two- to four-bedroom residences, the island’s only Jack Nicklaus signature 18-hole golf course and oceanfront fine dining at Hualani’s—featuring fresh produce from an on-site 16.5-acre organic farm—the
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
Wailuku Town is a historic neighborhood on Maui filled with art galleries, street murals, boutiques and local small local businesses just three miles east of ʻĪao Valley. On First Fridays it’s buzzing with locals celebrating Maui artists, chefs and music, and day-to-day it’s where Maui government conducts business and travelers stop by for an afternoon
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
Every Thanksgiving for decades, the Kualoa-Heʻeia Ecumenical Youth (KEY) Project on Oʻahu has been cooking hundreds of turkeys in an ʻimu, a traditional underground oven. In fact, this practice is so popular, it’s become a tradition in the Islands, with groups and organizations offering the same service: For a fee, people drop off their Thanksgiving
