If there‘s one thing park rangers do best is give advice. And the friendly—and knowledgeable—rangers at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island have put together a list of tips for anyone planning a trip to its sprawling 333,308-acre park. Here’s how you can plan like a ranger—and trust us, you may want to bookmark […]
Alongside miles of sandy beaches, Kīhei is where the sea meets the town. Filled with vibrant shops, charming cafés, delicious restaurants and craft breweries, this sunny beachside town on Maui’s southwest coast is popular among both visitors and residents. It’s about 20 minutes from the airport, where you’ll find condominiums, small hotels and cottages that
If you’re not big on TikTok, or social media, you may not have heard about Kirsten Titus—who joins Cat and Kevin today on this week’s episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast—but she’s a big deal. @pepperonimuffinCurrently thriving ☝️🥰☝️♬ original sound – Kenny 💌 Going by the username @pepperonimuffin, she has amassed over 2.3
History lives all around us—even in our street signs. Yes, those light green indicators of where you are in the city also happen to be named after significant figures, places or people in Hawaiʻi’s history. And in Waikīkī, once home to Hawaiian royalty, there are dozens of street signs all with their own fascinating tales.
Since visitors began arriving in Hawaiʻi, the Islands have become a place for couples to getaway. From honeymooners to elopers, parents on a trip without the kid and couples on a special visit where the question may be asked, love is in the air in Hawaiʻi. And the Garden Isle, Kauaʻi, is no slouch in the
If you’ve ever been to the luxe Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island—and lucky enough to dine at Brown’s Beach House on a Tuesday or Wednesday—you might have tried the dessert special: the Tropical Malasada Shortcake. (At least you should have!) It’s a housemade malasada, sliced in half and filled with vanilla ice cream and topped
From catching waves to hiking scenic trails, there are endless ways to take advantage of a sunny day on Maui. And after breaking a sweat in the tropical heat, there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing treat. From local shave ice to hip açaí bowls to vegan ice cream, Maui has
It’s time for round two of our “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast Q&A super show! In case you missed it last week, we answered a slew of questions from readers and listeners, and Cat and Kevin return to the mics in this episode of HAWT to answer even more questions. What do the people want to know?
Updated, 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Hawaiʻi recorded its highest single-day COVID-19 count—1,678 new cases—prompting government officials to come up with a plan to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus. So, beginning Sept. 13, anyone who wants to enter a restaurant, gym, bar, movie theater or other Oʻahu business will need to show proof
What better way to celebrate National Mai Tai Day—or any day, really—with a new take on the classic tiki cocktail. Ryan Birkett, head bartender at Doraku Sushi in Waikīkī, walks you through the recipe for Aoki Tai—new to the restaurant’s menu—which uses housemade falernum, a Caribbean cocktail ingredient spiced with clove, lime, ginger and almond.
Snorkeling is one of the most enriching ways to see the vast array of wildlife throughout the Hawaiian Islands—from a safe and respectful distance!—and these spots were voted the best by our readers for the 2021 HAWAI‘I Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. If you’re looking to get your feet wet in the world of snorkeling on
The COVID-19 surge in Hawaiʻi continues—and the state is adding more restrictions and this plea: Reduce travel to the Islands. Hawaiʻi’s 571 new COVID-19 cases today brings the state’s seven-day average case count to 671, with a seven-day average positivity rate of 8.3%. (On Oʻahu, the seven-day average positivity rate is 9.7%.) Hospital intensive care
