Trying to decide on what the best beaches in Hawaii Island are is no easy task. Fortunately, HAWAIʻI Magazine readers did the hard work for us by voting in our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards, choosing their five favorite beaches in this all-star list of Big Island coastlines. 1. Hāpuna Beach One of the longest stretches […]
Traveling to Maui right now is a complicated subject. After the disastrous Maui wildfires that affected large parts of West Maui and some sections of Kula, the Valley Isle was sent into a state of recovery as thousands of residents were left without jobs, homes and even loved ones. But what we’re seeing from businesses,
UPDATE: Sep. 19, 2023 In a video posted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, greenery blooms in a sea of dead leaves. It is none other than the Lahaina Banyan Tree, which has acted as a ray of hope for Lahaina locals and residents who lost everything in the deadly Maui wildfires
Cat and Kevin are back to talk about HAWAIʻI Magazine’s upcoming print issue on this week’s edition of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. From visiting a cat sanctuary on Lānaʻi to chatting all about Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, this issue is chock-full of fantastic stories about the Islands. And its main feature, where we
I’m about to begin my journey through the massive Pineapple Garden Maze at the Dole Plantation on Oʻahu’s North Shore. But first, I breathe in the fresh air and pump myself up. The plan is to rush through the maze as fast as I can; I might not leave with a record time, but for
If you’re like me, you’re already looking for cheap flights and hotel rooms on Hawaiʻi Island. News about the most recent eruption at Kīlauea—which started on Sept. 10 and continues to amaze with fountaining lava within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater—has sent visitors flocking to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this week. Hilo is one of my favorite towns
Satisfy your sweet tooth at these famous bakeries that make decadent treats on Hawaiʻi Island. From soft mochi to piping hot malasada, here’s how HAWAIʻI Magazine’s readers ranked the best bakeries they’ve enjoyed in 2023. Punaluʻu Bake Shop Located in Nā‘ālehu, this bakery was once located inside a restaurant where it became famous for its
Kauaʻi’s north shore gets a lot of attention—with fantastic attractions like Hanalei, Hāʻena State Park and Princeville all being clustered up there together. But Poʻipū, on the Garden Isle’s south shore, is too pretty to miss. And if you’re a visitor looking to fill your itinerary, there are so many things to do in Poʻipū,
Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island began erupting yesterday, sending fountains of lava 80 feet in the air and putting on a show for visitors. The eruption remains contained to the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater and is not threatening any communities. Although lava may be visible from many areas and overlooks surrounding Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
There are silly questions about Hawaii, and then there are questions where the answer isn’t quite as readily apparent, where our regional differences might baffle the rest of the world. Just because it’s stuff that we take for granted doesn’t mean there isn’t a good explanation. Here, we hope to clarify some of the wonderful,
Is there a more perfect meal than brunch? It combines the sweet offerings of breakfast—think crispy-edged pancakes and stuffed French toast—with the savory bites of lunch. And everything is topped with an egg! Oʻahu has no shortage of breakfast and brunch spots, from staples like Zippy’s Restaurants (where you can order breakfast all day in
It’s a confusing time to be a visitor with travel plans to Maui. The discourse on social media has made it even more confusing too, with influencers and locals saying to “stay away.” However, while not affecting areas like Lahaina and certain parts of Kula is definitely the call, the rest of the island—and its
