The seasons are changing, and so is the cast of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast. Taylon Faltas joins the podcast as its newest co-host—as editor Catherine Toth Fox has stepped away for the time being. And on her first episode Taylon, and Kevin, talk story with local Big Island comedian Justine Smith who not […]
With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the time to fill the holly, jolly halls of your hale (house) with Christmas tunes! While everybody has their favorites, we’ve compiled a list of 20 iconic Hawaiʻi Christmas jingles—like Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sister’s rendition of “Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)” and Amy Hanaialiʻi’s “Po Laʻie (Silent Night)”—that
The weather is looking shifty—to say the least—this weekend and upcoming week as a cold front makes its way down the Hawaiian Island chain. So what’s in store for visitors and locals alike? Well, those on Hawaiʻi Island will want to cancel their Mauna Loa or Mauna Kea summit plans as a blizzard warning—yes, we
Don’t get us wrong, your every day, swanky hotel room is not a bad place to spend your vacay. But if you wanted to try something new—or just like the idea of staying in an accommodation that’s outside the norm—and have a trip planned to the Garden Isle, we’ve got three on Kauaʻi you should
Starting Dec. 1, 2021, non-Hawaiʻi residents—visitors—will have to pay the entrance fee to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve online when making a reservation with the state’s online reservation system. Last year Hanauma Bay had reopened with an online system allowing visitors and locals to reserve a time slot at the nature preserve up to 48 hours
It’s “da comeback” many have been clamoring for. Da Kitchen, Maui’s popular restaurant serving local comfort food, has reappeared in Kīhei, along with its signature, heaping plates of chicken katsu and kalbi ribs. After closing its three locations in 2020 amidst the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, a reimagined Da Kitchen Café began operating
When you think of Windward Oʻahu beaches, you think of the postcard darlings: Lanikai, Kailua and Waimānalo beaches. But did you know there’s a beach in Kāneʻohe? Probably not. Even a lot of locals aren’t familiar with this tiny—just over an area—city beach park at the end of Waikalua Road. To be clear: Kāneʻohe Beach
In case you missed the news, the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has completely overhauled its look, from the lobby to its signature Queen Suite. “We are excited to welcome guests and locals to our transformed oceanfront resort and extend our genuine Hawaiian hospitality to travelers seeking an authentic island experience in Waikīkī, only
Whether you’re a visitor spending Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi or a local looking to avoid cooking this Turkey Day, this is the list for you. We’ve put together an assortment of places to go to get your Thanksgiving fix, in a variety of ways—from dinners to-go, Thanksgiving cruises and even a lūʻau that will feature a
Cat, Kevin—and digital media editor Taylon—are back this week to provide tips and insight on how visitors can get a more unique, authentic Hawaiʻi experience. From participating in voluntourism opportunities—made easy with programs like Mālama Hawaiʻi and Travel2change—to eating at local restaurants and eateries that will give you a real taste of Hawaiʻi cuisine, the
7 a.m. Head to Kaua‘i Bakery to grab some deep-fried sugar-coated malasadas. The place has been an island favorite since the mid-1980s and its malasadas were voted the best around in HAWAI‘I Magazine’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Read More: Kauaʻi Bakery Earns Title of Best Malasada in Hawaiʻi 8 a.m. You’re on a tropical island.
Don’t get us wrong, your everyday, swanky hotel room is not a bad place to spend your vacay. But if you wanted to try something new—or just like the idea of staying in an accommodation that’s outside the norm—we’ve got three you should check out. 1. Paul Mitchell Estate One of the most luxurious properties
