The Merrie Monarch Festival, arguably the world’s most anticipated and prestigious hula competition, kicks off its 52nd year this weekend on Hawaii Island. Venues around Hilo, where the annual event is held, are already prepping for the celebration’s world-class hula competitions, exhibitions, entertainment, craft fairs and Royal Parade through downtown. The weeklong festival runs from […]
Hawaii’s humpback whales may soon find more space and more protected species sharing their safe winter playground. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a proposed rule outlining their plans to expand the size and scope of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine
Hawaii’s natural beauty beckons millions of visitors to the Islands each year. Fortunately there are many activities—and activity companies—offering ways to get out there, ditch the crowds and experience Hawaii’s grandeur. Today we’re sharing some of the top companies offering some of Hawaii’s favorite activities on land, floating above the waves and in the sky.
Yesterday (Thurs., March 19) marked the seventh year of continuous eruption at Kilauea’s Halemaumau summit crater within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you’ll be on Hawaii Island this weekend, pay the park a visit, see the lava lake from the overlook near the Jaggar Museum and consider signing up for one of two free ranger-led
Today, we’re headed to the beach! We’re sharing our top 10 list for Hawaii’s “Best Beach for Stretching out on the Sand” and the top 10 picks for the state’s “Best Beach for Swimming” from the latest issue of HAWAII Magazine. With all of the great beaches in Hawaii to choose from, how did we
Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They came out in droves, submitting thousands of ballots filled with their nominations for Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, indoor and outdoor activities, places to nosh, swim and snorkel, go
If a cold craft beer on the beach sounds amazing right now, then you’ll probably really love what’s happening in Kailua-Kona this weekend. Three days of beer-centric events and activities kick off on Thursday and culminate in the 20th annual Kona Brewers Festival this Sat., March 14. The main event takes place at the Courtyard
Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They came out in droves, submitting thousands of ballots filled with their nominations for Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, indoor and outdoor activities, places to nosh, swim and snorkel, go
We know Hawaii is gorgeous, but this is a vantage we don’t often see. While the Big Island’s residents and visitors were hiking, enjoying the beach, eating plate lunches and generally going about their day last Saturday, European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti was hovering some 200 miles above them taking this picture. The mostly-cloudless
The first flight of Alaska Airlines’ new direct route between San Diego and Kailua-Kona is expected to land on Hawaii Island this evening. This morning the airline announced an introductory fare sale for the route—$199 one-way tickets. Introductory fares, which include all taxes and fees, must be purchased by next Mon., March 9 for travel
Project Kokua (help, aid) for Hawaii Island, a culinary fundraiser for communities suffering from the effects of the ongoing June 27 lava flow, will be held this Sat., Feb. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Proceeds from Project Kokua for Hawaii Island will benefit Pahoa and Puna district businesses,
If you’re on Hawaii Island this weekend, the Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo promises a fun (and free!) opportunity to learn more about astronomy, Hawaiian culture and the intersection of those two topics. The center, part of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, will host their 9th annual Free Family Day this Sun., March 1. The
