Waikīkī just got sweeter. The iconic Liliha Bakery, a local favorite since 1950, is opening a new location—its fourth on Oʻahu—on Thursday at the International Market Place. It will be a full-service restaurant and bakery, sprawling over 8,516 square feet and boasting both indoor and outdoor seating for more than 200 diners. (It’s in the […]
Standing at the shallow reef section of the Maui Ocean Center, I’m about to go deep below the surface and come face to face with the underwater denizens there—and I won’t even have to get my hair wet. Neither will any of the other people surrounding me on this bright, sunny Maui day. This small,
The Valley Isle has been a favorite among visitors for years, and for good reason. There’s just so much diversity when it comes to Maui’s landscapes and activities—and the beaches are on par with some of Oʻahu’s best. There aren’t many other places in the world where you can watch the sunrise from a volcano, do
Near the intersection of Old Haleakalā Highway and Makawao Avenue, where the towns of Pukalani, Kula and Makawao meet, stands a bright green building. Since 1955, Pukalani Superette has been at this corner serving the Upcountry community. From fresh produce to firewood and lightbulbs, it’s the main convenience store for essentials for residents. Affectionately nicknamed
There was a time—not that long ago—when you could hop on a plane and arrive in Hawai‘i with nothing more than your vacation essentials and a rough idea of what you wanted to do. COVID-19 changed all that. Much in the way the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 forever changed the way we travel—strict security
There may be some hope in sight for North Shore residents and visitors looking to make it past Laniākea Beach without traffic. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has begun a construction project—beginning on Monday, Nov. 8, and ending on Friday, Nov. 12—for a short-term parking solution on the mauka (inland) side of Kamehameha Highway. This
While volunteering in the Islands may sound like working on your vacation, it’s really the best way to meet and make friends with residents and to get a unique and authentic perspective of the real Hawaiʻi. Not only that but after you’re pau (finished), you’ll be left with a sense of accomplishment that will stay with
There aren’t many places to get a plate lunch here on Oʻahu that is more iconic than Rainbow Drive-In. Being in the same location on Kapahulu Avenue for six decades, the eatery has been able to maintain its fave status amongst locals and visitors with its iconic menu, filling plate lunches, affordable prices and friendly
Oʻahu has it all—stunning beaches, picturesque hiking trails, award-winning restaurants, museums and cultural sites, and bustling city life. It’s hard to just spend a single day on this island, the third largest of all the Hawaiian Islands and easily the most populated. (Oʻahu is home to roughly 1 million people—or two-thirds of the state’s population.)
It’s that magical time of the year again when the North Pacific Humpback whales return once more to the shallow waters of the Hawaiian Islands to mate, raise their young and wow whale watchers. These beloved gentle giants, known in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) as koholā, have migrated to Hawaiʻi in the winter months through
“An architect has to be a bit of a sociologist, lawyer and psychologist. He has to know human nature.” That’s what architect Vladimir Ossipoff once said in regard to his profession. And he would know better than most: Born in Russia and raised in Japan, Ossipoff rose to architecture’s upper echelons during a lifetime spent
Starting Nov. 8, non-U.S. citizens and other travelers arriving from international destinations can travel to the Islands under new federal requirements. The requirements are: For Direct International Travel to Hawaiʻi Non-U.S. citizens traveling directly to Hawaiʻi from an international destination must present both a vaccination record and a negative COVID-19 test result (NAAT or antigen)
