Spring Break is over and summer isn’t here yet. So we’re all daydreaming about that Hawaiʻi vacation. (Yes, we daydream about the Islands, too.) There’s one way we can bring the Islands to us—shopping! We rounded up some of our favorite Hawaiʻi products right now, from comfy blankets in tropical prints to lilikoʻi butter that’s […]
While forever altered by the pandemic, Hawaiʻi’s dining scene remains vibrant and diverse with restaurateurs and chefs ready to remind diners of the glory of eating out, whether it’s sharing plates of creative izakaya or feasting alone on an entire sourdough pizza. Even through economic turmoil, shipping delays and labor shortages, Hawaiʻi restaurants are persevering
ʻĪao Valley State Monument is a verdant 4,000-acre park home to one of Maui’s most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200-foot ʻĪao Needle. The peaceful area is popular among residents and regularly draws travelers. The park has been closed since Aug. 1, 2022, due to a slope stabilization project. After this nine-month closure, the Maui park is
It was a fantastic weekend of hula on Hawaiʻi Island. The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival showcased some of the best hula halau (hula schools) from around Hawaiʻi, with Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie & Keawe Lopes of Oʻahu taking the overall title at this year’s festivities.
HAWAIʻI Magazine and the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast bid our co-host Grace Maeda a hui hou on episode 107. Grace has been the associate editor at HAWAIʻI Magazine and co-host of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast for more than a year, covering news, culture and what makes Hawaiʻi so unique. Listen to
Most visitors to Hawaiʻi know about Hawaiʻi’s endangered and protected animals, from Hawaiian monk seals to palila (finch-billed Hawaiian honeycreeper) to the colorful humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa (reef triggerfish). Read More: Your Guide To Viewing Hawaiʻi’s Endangered Wildlife But few know about Hawaiʻi’s unique native, endemic and indigenous plants. According to the Native Plants Hawaiʻi Project, about 90% of
Hawai‘i’s vibrant and extensive reef systems, unique marine life and year-round warm waters make for exceptional snorkeling. Beneath the ocean’s surface, you’ll see colorful schools of fish and vibrant coral reefs and maybe even a honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) or two leisurely swimming by. For them, getting around in the ocean is effortless; for
Hawaiʻi has some of the world’s best beaches, from the magical shores of Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi to the aquamarine waters off Lanikai on Oʻahu. Putting together a list of the best beaches is nearly impossible—so we asked our readers. The results are in, and here are the best beaches from around the Islands that
One of the largest events of the year in Hawaiʻi, the Merrie Monarch Festival is a true celebration of Hawaiian culture and hula all on Hawaiʻi Island. Featuring three straight days of competition—the Miss Aloha Hula competition on April 13, the Kahiko division on April 14 and the ʻAuana division on April 15—the event has been referred
About a few miles outside of Waikīkī is the charming town of Kaimukī. One of the oldest communities on Oʻahu, Kaimukī (pronounced ky-moo-kee) was once the site of King Kalākaua’s ostrich farm. The first road paved here was Waiʻalae Avenue—still the main thoroughfare—in 1925. It’s now a bustling little town with some of Oʻahu’s best
Towns across the Islands are filled with their own quirky personalities. Near the coast, visitors can spend an afternoon exploring a laid-back beach town lined with surf shops, vegan cafés and yoga studios. Head to a downtown district and the vibe changes. There you’ll find trendy boutiques and hip bars, old-school eateries and historic landmarks.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Merrie Monarch Festival returns in all its glory this year. After a mix of pandemic cancelations and hybrid festivals, competition hula performances are finally open those who snagged coveted general admission tickets. The event is set to run from April 9-15 in Hilo, on Hawaiʻi Island. Dedicated to perpetuating
