About half an hour from Kahului Airport is Kīhei, a sunny area that stretches for 6 miles along Maui’s south coast. Once a destination for vacationing aliʻi (Hawaiian royalty), this laid-back beach town still lures visitors, with its golden sands, snorkeling, whale-watching, beachy eateries and a wide assortment of affordable accommodations. It’s easy to see […]
Brought to life by the newly opened hotel Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador, the Waikīkī Swim & Social Club is the perfect space for kamaʻāina (locals) and visitors to lounge in Waikīkī. The idea of a swim and social club seems like something out of yesteryear, however the concept remains undeniably hip even in to
Well, you’ve gone and done it, you’ve said “yes” to your person, and now there’s a wedding to plan, along with the best part of the wedding—your honeymoon. Naturally, the warm breezes and sandy beaches of Hawai‘i are appealing to most newlywed couples—who wouldn’t want to kiss under a waterfall or watch a volcano erupt
This week on the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Cat and Kevin talk about something close to their hearts—surfing. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to surf in Hawaiʻi, or maybe you’re a traveling surfer who’s just looking to catch a few waves on vacation, this is the episode for you. From telling you
What It Is An annual celebration of the heritage, culture and history of Kona coffee, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has a legacy spanning more than fifty years, drawing visitors from across the globe to experience the unique flavors and traditions of this special product. Dubbed as the oldest food festival in the state, the
Starting on Nov. 1, all of West Maui—except for historic Lahaina—will reopen to tourism, according to Maui Mayor Richard Bissen. This speeds up the city’s initial plan of reopening the area in phases, which began on Oct. 6, two months after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than century ravaged Lahaina and killed at least
On the lookout for Hawaiʻi Halloween events in 2023? If you’re not, you should be, as many are happening this weekend as Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31. Fortunately, with our guide to Hawaiʻi Halloween events in 2023 article, you won’t have to worry about finding places to be this All Hallows Eve, as we list
Moments before the regatta’s start, everything is quiet and still. Six-person canoes line up next to their lane flags, each steadied by boat holders, one treading water at the nose, the other at the tail. The paddlers avoid looking at the competition; instead, they grip their paddles tightly, eyes forward. The wind silently pushes ripples
There are some restaurants that, for whatever reason, you keep coming back to. Sometimes it’s nostalgia. Sometimes it’s convenience. And almost always it’s because there’s something there that you love: atmosphere, service, sizzling steak bites with onions. That’s how it’s been for me with Tiffany’s Bar & Grill in Wailuku, a family-run neighborhood sports bar
It’s been almost three months since the ferocious Maui wildfires swept through Valley Isle communities like Lahaina and Kula—and while the news has began shining its spotlight elsewhere, we have not forgotten the tragedy that is still affecting Maui and its people. That tragedy, however, has only continued to grow as many visitors rerouted travel
It’s a grand sight, watching the sunset in Hawaiʻi. As that blazing orb of fire begins to gently dip below the horizon, the dimming sky is filled with color—from pastel pinks to fiery oranges—one last time before the day ends. It’s a magical moment, and one that you’ll love experiencing day-after-day on your trip to
Cat and Kevin are back for the 120th episode—wow!—of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. This week, it’s all about travel. Cat—along with ex-associate editor Grace Maeda—made her way over to the Valley Isle to scope out some hidden finds for our upcoming issue of HAWAIʻI Magazine. From elevated bites at Tiffany’s Maui in Wailuku,
