For more than 40 years, Royal Hawaiian Center has been welcoming kamaʻāina (residents) and malihini (visitors) to experience the very best in cultural lessons, shopping and dining. Here is your guide to experiencing everything Royal Hawaiian Center has to offer. Embrace the Heritage Royal Hawaiian Center is built upon the historic lands of Helumoa. Waikīkī, meaning “spouting waters”, was […]
What does a real estate agent do? Good question. With the agents at List Sotheby’s International Realty, duties can range from helping clients sell undesirable properties under a tight deadline to fronting renovation costs and helping people get their COVID-19 vaccine. But more importantly, List Sotheby’s International Realty agents are always trying to build relationships with their clients, which
For many visitors to Hawaiʻi, a pearl necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings from Maui Divers Jewelry is a must-have. Although what some might not realize is that Maui Divers Jewelry prides itself on being local. From production to inspiration, each piece cherishes unique experiences and memories of both locals and visitors. Each piece is
Mother’s Day and graduation is coming up, and we know a way to make the occasion extra special. Unique to the Islands and more than a century old, the tradition of Hawaiian heirloom jewelry celebrates love, joy and life’s most memorable moments with the gift of keepsake pieces that are built to last forever and meant to be passed down through generations. Each piece stands out with personalized lettering and ornate Island-inspired designs, all engraved by hand. Whether
Imagine turning that two-week vacation to Hawaiʻi into a permanent one. Waking up to the smell of the ocean everyday. Walking a block and a half to your favorite beach. Spending a lazy afternoon on your lānai reading a good book and basking in the Hawaiian sun. This dream scenario can be real: Just ask
Oʻahu foodies know: Kaimukī—particularly along Waiʻalae Avenue—has it all, from old-school diners to trendy brunch spots to inventive bakeries. You can find hot pot, ramen, farm-to-table restaurants, vegan eateries and burger joints all within walking distance. It’s home base for much of Honolulu’s culinary talent—a place where chefs old and new can see what works
These days, when I’m thinking about the perfect vacation in Hawaiʻi, it involves somewhere I can put my toes in the sand, a place where I can feel pampered, where I can enjoy an oceanside massage complete with salty breezes, cocktails that fizz and foods that showcase the bounty of the island. My recent kamaʻāina
If you’ve driven along Kauaʻi’s eastern shoreline, from Līhuʻe to Anahola, you’ve likely passed through the Coconut Coast. It’s made up mostly of the districts of Wailua and Kapaʻa, and despite having so much to offer—beachside restaurants, affordable hotels with ocean views, an authentic sense of community and aloha—many visitors drive right through without ever
Thousands of people move to or from Hawaiʻi every year. If you happen to be one of them, perhaps you’re wondering what to do about your car. Selling it and buying a new one seems like the obvious answer, but there is another more viable option. Ship a car to Hawaiʻi—or in the other direction—and
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, many hotels in Hawaiʻi decided to temporarily close their doors, either for financial reasons or to renovate their properties. The Ala Moana Hotel, on the other hand, stayed open and completed a $16 million renovation, which began during the pre-lockdown era back in February. The property now features a myriad exciting new features and
For many, the idea of buying a home without first setting foot inside of it may seem crazy. But thanks to advancements in technology, things we once thought were crazy—think about pitching virtual meetings in the 1980s—are now commonplace today. Fortunately these tech upgrades have also made it easy for many to buy homes that could be thousands
If anyone understands the emotional connection you can have with a place—like Hawaiʻi—it’s Joanna Carolan. Her grandparents moved to Kauaʻi in 1968 and, as a child, she would spend entire summers on the island, hiking the fabled Nāpali Coast and visiting botanical gardens with her grandma. She even lived on Kauaʻi for a year as a teenager and attended Kapaʻa High School. “I always,
