In Hawaiʻi, that gentle feeling of aloha is everything. It’s in the way we speak to one another and how kamaʻāina interact with the world. And it also shows itself in the products we make. So whether you’re looking for a uniquely Hawaiʻi souvenir or just feel like getting a gift for yourself, here are a few items—from Island-themed […]
Kōkeʻe State Park is a hiker’s dream, with 45 miles of hiking trails that offer breathtaking views of Kauaʻi’s fabled Nāpali Coast. But as someone who has made all sorts of travel mistakes in my life—including thinking we could grab dinner at the park’s restaurant only to find out it closes at 4:30 p.m. and
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Kevin, Cat and Grace are back on the air to discuss some of their most recent trips to Maui and Kauaʻi. From hiking through Kōkeʻe State Park to getting surf lessons and more, Cat and Grace filled their travel itineraries to the Garden Isle to the brim, and have some great tips to share for
Whether it’s how cinnamon and nutmeg bring out warm flavor notes or the comforting sense of nostalgia we get from these sweet treats, there’s an undeniable allure to foods associated with the fall season. Some might even call it an obsession. Although the changes from summer to autumn are subtle in Hawaiʻi (sweater weather hardly
Ever wonder if you need a reservation to enjoy outdoor Hawaiʻi attractions? Well, wonder no more. You do, at some of them anyway. And what would suck more than showing up at Hanauma Bay on Oʻahu, snorkeling gear ready to go, only to be turned away at the gate because the place is already booked
Kauaʻi is for those who truly want to get away. Lush mountains, cascading waterfalls, remote beaches — the island offers the Hawaiʻi vacation of your dreams. Hike through tropical rainforests or along breathtaking pali (cliffs). Kayak through verdant valleys to hidden waterfalls. Walk along more than 50 miles of beaches. If you want get away,
During ‘oama season in Hawai‘i, fishers line up knee-deep in calm waters to catch the little fish. Juvenile goatfish usually arrive in near-shore schools in summer, though some years not until August or September, and the big schools slowly disperse until there are few ‘oama left by the start of the new year. In those
Did you know you can visit a replica of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Oʻahu? And that you can purchase a novel from the westernmost bookshop in the United States in Hawaiʻi? If you’re searching for out-of-the-ordinary experiences in the Islands, check out these ideas. The possibilities are sure to surprise. 1. Take a
This article appears in the September 2021 issue of Hawaii Home + Remodeling. For homeowners Tony Migura and Blair Boone-Migura, their modern residence was a long time coming. The couple had searched high and low for the right place to call home until they decided that the best way to achieve their dream house was to create one from scratch on
It’s International Poke Day (Sept. 28)—so what does that mean? That means you should celebrate by eating Hawaiʻi’s iconic dish—with cubed raw fish, seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut)—wherever you are. Unless you don’t have access to fresh ʻahi. Or you’re a vegetarian. Or you don’t like fish. Or you’re not in the Islands, which
From avid lensmen to amateur shutterbugs, HAWAIʻI Magazine is calling for all photographers to enter its annual photo contest. Submissions open for the 24th annual contest on July 1, 2022, in the following categories; Land, Ocean, People, Wildlife and Sunrise or Sunset. The contest runs until Oct. 2, 2022 and photos can be submitted on
