If it’s your first vacation to Hawaiʻi, the planning process can be a little intimidating. Which island do you visit? What’s the best time to book flights? What do you pack? All of these questions, and more, are answered on this week’s episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, where your Cat and Kevin […]
While there aren’t many bad poolside bars in Hawai‘i, there are some that stand out from the rest. From secret grotto bars on Maui to pools with panoramic views on O‘ahu, here are a few of our favorite places to wet your whistle, and yourself, in Hawai‘i. Sunset at Turtle Bay Resort Aptly named, Sunset
Maui has some of the best snorkeling in Hawaiʻi, from the pristine environment of Molokini Crater to the turtle haven at Maluaka Beach in Kīhei. These spots were voted as the best on the Valley Isle by our readers for the 2023 HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. (Note: Snorkeling is fun and great way to
Nothing says summer like a tropical-themed pop-up bar at an oceanfront resort in Hawaiʻi. Add to that a little Bruno Mars—and it’s a bonafide party. The multi-Grammy award-winning, Hawaiʻi-born artist was in town in May to launch the SelvaRey Rum Bar, a pop-up bar at the Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island. The bar, which front’s
Three Hawaiʻi beaches made the 2023 Top 10 Beach List—but, like last year, none topped it. Oʻahu’s Duke Kahanamoku Beach moved up to No. 2 in the rankings by coastal coastal expert Stephen Leatherman—aka Dr. Beach—a professor at Florida International University. Wailea Beach on Maui and Poʻipū Beach on. Kauaʻi took the No. 7 and No.
Hungry, but don’t want to make a dent in your wallet? There are many delicious spots around O’ahu that offer meals that get you the most bang for your buck. Here are our readers’ Top 5 favorite places to eat that won’t break your budget—but doesn’t skimp on flavor, either. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Home to
We’ve all been there. You arrive at your destination only to be greeted by hoards of other tourists rolling suitcases along congested sidewalks and standing in line outside chain restaurants. This isn’t what you envisioned. If you’re looking for an authentic experience and a deeper connection to the islands while vacationing in Hawaiʻi—and who isn’t?—here
With summer right around the corner—it’s already the middle of May!—we decided to talk about our favorite travel activity: eating! We enlisted resident local foodie Melissa Chang (@melissa808) to share with editor at large Catherine Toth Fox (@catherinetothfox) her favorite new restaurants in Hawaiʻi. And both talk about their favorite local snacks. In fact, if
Out of the sun but just a few steps from the pool, Earl’s is an oasis of shade, boozy beverages and scrumptious pūpū (appetizers). Its drinks sport tropical colors, from sunset gold to electric blue, and its vibe—from the low-key but classic-looking bar to the inviting lounge furniture and art deco-esque custom kiawe branch sculpture
In Hawaiʻi we love our noodles. You’ll find noodle dishes everywhere, from cold somen salad at 7-Eleven shops to chicken long rice on Hawaiian lūʻau plates. Here’s your primer to the different kind of noodle dishes you’ll see on restaurant menus, in grocery stores and at potlucks in the Islands. Saimin Saimin is a unique
