Bust out the reef-safe sunscreen and plan a beach day. When you’re deciding on which beach to go to, consider amenities like clean restrooms, keiki-friendly waves and easy parking. Here are our favorite beaches that make for a fun day out for the whole family. Hanauma Bay (Honolulu, O‘ahu) Fun for the whole family, Hanauma […]
If you really want to get a feel for the best, freshest local ingredients and locally created dishes, look no farther than Hawai‘i’s local farmers markets. And on O‘ahu, on almost any day of the week you can find a few markets to fit your needs. The very best ones, of course, are on the
Nestled on Mauna Kahālāwai on Maui is a hidden oasis. Native Hawaiian plants like the a‘ali‘i, a shrub with small green leaves and burgundy flowers, grow in a forest among naio, a false sandalwood, and alehe‘e, a tree with delicate and fragrant white flowers. Nearby, kalo (taro) sprout from a lo‘i (an irrigated terrace, especially
Travel is back—and in a big way. The World Travel & Tourism Council projects travel in the U.S. will reach pre-pandemic levels in 2022. And market researchers at Destination Analysts found that 81.5% of American travelers surveyed are in a ready-to-travel state of mind. But people don’t just want to go anywhere. They want experiences.
It’s 5:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in Hilo. First light is just beginning to break through the clouds in hues of amber and apricot. A traffic light turns green for no one along this quiet street. I’m still wiping the sleep from my eyes, but already a dozen employees have been hard at work
Once you make the turn past the Makapu‘u Lookout, heading north, the road curves along the steep cliffs of the Ko‘olau Mountains and a rugged coastline appears. In the distance are two islets—rabbit-shaped Mānana and smaller Kāohikaipu— and across the sky ‘iwa birds twist and glide. You are in God’s Country. Waimānalo is a small
After a 2-mile trek under a grueling sun, I crawl through a small crevasse into a dim cave. As I stare up at the cavern’s irregular surfaces, I notice the air, cool and refreshing. And then I spot the verdant oasis in the center of this prehistoric cave. I’m captivated. I’m standing not only in
Native forest birds have long been represented in ancient myths of Hawai‘i and revered for their vibrant feathers. Hawaiian ali‘i (high chiefs and leaders) adorned themselves in magnificent cloaks made of the birds’ tightly woven feathers. But, like many endemic species in Hawai‘i, forest birds are at risk of extinction. The mission at the Maui
A swath of blue colors the night sky, as light peeks above the horizon in the early morning hours of dawn. Sitting on the beach with my toes in the sand, I’m watching the sunrise from the Windward Side of Oahu at Bellows Field Beach Park, where we had camped for the night. Approximately 30
In Hawaiʻi, that gentle feeling of aloha is everything. It’s in the way we speak to one another and how kamaʻāina interact with the world. And it also shows itself in the products we make. So whether you’re looking for a uniquely Hawaiʻi souvenir or just feel like getting a gift for yourself, here are a few items—from Island-themed
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During ‘oama season in Hawai‘i, fishers line up knee-deep in calm waters to catch the little fish. Juvenile goatfish usually arrive in near-shore schools in summer, though some years not until August or September, and the big schools slowly disperse until there are few ‘oama left by the start of the new year. In those
