You know who they are. The impossible friends and family members on your shopping list. Well, we’ve got you this year. No matter who is on your list, these gifts will make you look like the Gift Whisperer. That’s right, this is the list. Lydgate Farms You know chocolate–covered macadamia nuts. Maybe you’ve packed your bags with them on previous trips to the Islands. But we […]
1. Aloha Nui Skin Care, Hanalei Co. Every ingredient in this unique collection is made with Hawaiian-grown ingredients straight from the ‘āina (land). Ingredients like kukui (candlenut) oil are amazing for moisture retention and the Kona Peptide Hawaiian Eye Cream contains coffee to perk up tired holiday eyes. The entire Aloha Nui Skincare Collection from Hanalei Co. brings an island spa to your home. hanaleicompany.com
The Park Ward Village is located within a celebrated neighborhood filled with energy and life. Here, a community of people stroll tree-lined streets and enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping and dining, as well as convenient access to the beauty of Hawaiʻi. Adjacent to Victoria Ward Park and just minutes from Ala Moana Beach Park and Kewalo Harbor,
Travel is back, and visitors are once again welcome to discover the Hawaiian Islands. As we enthusiastically make post-pandemic travel plans, we do so with mindfulness and a deeper gratitude toward the planet. How can we make a richer connection with the places we visit and the cultures we experience? How can we leave our
A lesser-known gem of the Hawaiian Islands, Hilo is situated around a crescent-shaped bay studded with charming shops, galleries and restaurants, and acts as a gateway to the wild side of Hawai‘i Island (also known as the Big Island). Follow our must-do itinerary for a taste of authentic culture, local eats and active pursuits and
If you’re searching for great waves, look no further than Hawaiʻi. Home to some of the best waves around—the North Shore of Oʻahu is literally called the Seven-Mile Miracle—the Islands are the perfect place to call home if you’re an experienced surfer, a fledgling bodyboarder or a weekend stand-up paddler. Of course, there are a
Cultural classes and Hawaiian entertainment returns to the Royal Hawaiian Center. Since the center opened its doors on Kalakāau Avenue in 1980, it has welcomed both locals and visitors and aimed to provide the best shopping and dining experiences and cultural lessons. Step into The Royal Grove to discover the legacy of Helumoa, Waikīkī’s historic
The Park Ward Village, one of Ward Village’s latest residential offerings, is surrounded by nature. Inspired by the principles of midcentury modern design, the harmony between interior spaces and the world outside is clear. In designing the lush gardens within and around the residence, Don Vita, principal, VITA Planning & Landscape Architecture Inc., took inspiration
The 41st Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF41) presented by Halekūlani is returning in a big way this fall. Scheduled for Nov. 4 to 28 statewide, HIFF41 will be a hybrid event of in-person and virtual screenings, panels and workshops. The festival will be primarily held on Oʻahu, but also will have in-theater screenings on Hawai‘i
For some, working from home is the new reality due to COVID-19. And while it may have seemed suffocating at first, many teleworkers have found ways to thrive in their new work-from-home worlds. One of those ways is traveling to new locales and renting condos and homes for short stays and long. Because now, working
What makes a home charming? Is it an extra-large bedroom that fits an extra-large bed? Or maybe it’s floor-to-ceiling windows that catch all of the warm evening light? Even some nice hardwood flooring can push a home from “comfy” to “charming.” However you define it, our friends at List Sotheby’s International Realty—agents Hatsumi Campbell, Drew
Pablo Picasso. Salvador Dali. Rembrandt van Rijn. They’re among the most famous artists of all time—and their works have a new permanent home on Honolulu’s Waikīkī Beach Walk. Park West Gallery, the world’s largest art dealer, has just opened a brand-new fine art museum and gallery not far from the sun and sand of legendary Waikīkī Beach. Visitors will be
