After a five-year the Pan-Pacific Festival returns today through Sunday, June 9 at various spots on O‘ahu, including Ala Moana and Waikīkī. The free event, which will feature performers from Japan and local musicians and arts, showcases everything from taiko to hula to food. And yes, there’s a parade, too. “We are thrilled to be […]
Most times a multimillion renovation to a resort only benefits the guests. But part of the $160 million renovation to the Westin Maui Resort & Spa Kā‘anapali is open to everyone—and that was exactly the point. Seven months after deadly wildfires devastated Lahaina, killing at least 101 people, the hotel wrapped up renovations that included
This week residents and visitors on Oʻahu have a unique opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of the various indigenous communities that make up the Pacific Islands. The 13th annual Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) comes to Hawai‘i—for the first time—for 10 days of cultural exchange starting June 6, hosting more than
Updated 1 p.m. June 4, 2024 The eruption of Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island that begin just after midnight on June 3 has paused after 12 hours. In an update, the U.S. Geological Survey said lava flows were sluggish and then ceased moving around 12:30 p.m. HST Monday. However, you could still detect a lava glow
Mangoes, lychee, south swells and bon dances. These are all the things we look forward to in summer in Hawaiʻi. Wait—what’s a bon dance? The Obon—or bon—festival is an annual Japanese holiday held in the summertime that commemorates and remembers deceased ancestors. It is believed that their spirits return at this time to visit their relatives.
If I’m not working or chasing south-shore waves on Oʻahu, I’m somewhere in the mountains. And usually with a dog. I’ve been hiking in Hawaiʻi since I was a kid, trekking the 4.8-mile ʻAiea Loop Trail on Oʻahu with my family or wandering along the ridges of the Koʻolau Mountains with friends. Hiking is one
As the scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island, Ken Hon has a much more exciting job than most of us. After all, he’s working on an island with two of the most active volcanoes in the world: Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. Hon, who grew up in Colorado, first moved to Hawai‘i Island
Maui has it all, from award-winning restaurants to luxe resorts to some of the best beaches and hiking trails in the state. Here are five ways we love to enjoy the outdoors on the Valley Isle. 1. Pīpīwai Trail, Kīpahulu On the rugged eastern side of Maui is the Kīpahulu district of Haleakalā National
Hikers agree: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has some of the most unique trails anywhere in Hawaiʻi. You can walk across a hardened lava lake from a 1959 eruption or venture through a 500-year old lava tube. The 333,308-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island has dozens of trails for every level, from the well-paved Devastation Trail
“It’s like a pad Thai fell into your mai tai.” That’s how Johnny, tiggerish bartender at Kai Maikaʻi, described the Sugarcane Blaze cocktail, an unexpected and fiery combination of smoky mezcal, Kō Hana Kea rum, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, peanuts and Szechuan pepper orgeat and mango syrup. And he’s not wrong. The cocktail, with a
Known for its golden-sand beaches and waterfalls, Maui has long been a favorite of visitors. The Valley Isle offers the best of all words—outdoor adventures, global cuisine, rugged terrain, world-class surf and luxury. Here are five of the best high-end hotels and resorts—chosen by readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—that combine style, luxury, comfort
You asked, we answered. We had some great questions—via email, in DMs and left as comments on Instagram—from readers, and we just had to tackle them. S. Anderson wanted to know about biking paths on Oʻahu, and here are some helpful resources: Oʻahu Bike Map Oʻahu Bike Guide Oʻahu’s Bicycle Program And for that couple
