Whether you’re new to the world of surfing or looking to improve your skills, the Jamie O’Brien School of Surf lets you experience it at one of the world’s most famous beaches. Located in the heart of Waikīkī, the School of Surf is the latest venture of North Shore native and professional surfer Jamie O’Brien. […]
In a step toward modernizing its fleet, Hawaiian Airlines added the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its aircraft lineup. The aircraft, named Kapuahi (a red giant star known as Aldebaran in Western astronomy), will debut to passengers on April 15, when it will operate the carrier’s nonstop daily flights between Honolulu and San Francisco. The
From fresh fresh flower blooms and verdant valleys to mild temperatures and less crowds, springtime is a severely underrated season in Hawaiʻi. Here’s proof why this time of year is great for visiting the Islands and these activities will help you spring into the season. 1. Experience Spring Foliage New flower blooms are ubiquitous for
Many of us grew up spending our hanabata days eating crack seed after school—dried, preserved fruits and nuts that range from salty, sour to sweet. Locals know that the best crack seed stores around town are those mom-and-pop stores that have been in business in decades. Case in point: Lin’s Hawaiian Snacks. Like other things
Bayner Afituk taught himself to ride a bicycle. “I just picked up the bike and started riding,” he says. “And I was like, oh, I’m going to try ride down the hill. Then I fell.” But Afituk was undeterred. Last April, he was one of about 30 middle and high school boys leading the Kalihi
Mother Nature giveth and Mother Nature taketh away, such is the case with the heart-shaped rock that once sat adjacent to the famous Nākālele Blowhole on Maui. Both naturally occurring phenomena were born from years of erosion, which is also the environmental factor that caused one of them to break. Following rumors that a tourist
You asked, we answered. These Q&A episodes are some of our favorites. This is when we can offer our insider tips and advice about traveling to the Islands—and we hope you find our information valuable and useful, too. Here a few of our answers. (Of course, you’ll get more details listening to the podcast!) Best
Former president Barack Obama is the only U.S. president born in Hawaiʻi—and the Islands are still a special place for him. At least once a year—and often more, now that he’s no longer in the White House—he and his family vacation here, often on Oʻahu where he has a home. Here are some of his
This story is part of our Meet the Makers feature, which was published in our Fall 2023 issue. In Hawai‘i, we always try to support local. Whether we’re buying produce from the nearby farmers markets or shopping at the mom-and-pop boutique down the street, it means a lot for us to give back to our Island
Six months ago—on Aug. 8, 2023—wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on Maui. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions and ferocious winds, killed at least 100 people and caused widespread damage. Thousands of structures, many of them homes, were burned to the ground. Front Street—the main roadway that follows the ocean—was destroyed, too, along
This story was originally published on Feb. 9, 2022. It has since been updated. There’s a lot of pressure to plan a memorable Valentine’s Day, but the holiday often sneaks up on even the best of us. If you’re stressed trying to orchestrate an elaborate evening, unable to secure dinner reservations or still searching
There’s no better combination for romance than chocolate and roses. Add a shot of Kōloa Rum Co.’s cacao rum, and your date night just leveled up. David Honma of the Kauaʻi-based rum company shares his recipe for what he’s calling the Chocolate and Roses cocktail, perfect for Valentine’s Day—or any day with your sweetheart. Chocolate
