Summer and Hawaiʻi. It’s hard to find a better combination. But winter may actually be the better season to travel to the Islands. You won’t need an insulated parka and places don’t close up for the cold season. Don’t believe me? Here are a few reasons why we think winter—between October and April—is a great […]
‘Tis the season to shop local and fill gift bags and boxes with handmade gifts for your loved ones. Of course handmade gifts made by the folks in our own communities are the best, and Hawai‘i Island offers up craft fairs all over the island where residents and visitors can find unique, handmade items. Events
About half an hour from Kahului Airport is Kīhei, a sunny area that stretches for 6 miles along Maui’s south coast. Once a destination for vacationing aliʻi (Hawaiian royalty), this laid-back beach town still lures visitors, with its golden sands, snorkeling, whale-watching, beachy eateries and a wide assortment of affordable accommodations. It’s easy to see
Brought to life by the newly opened hotel Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador, the Waikīkī Swim & Social Club is the perfect space for kamaʻāina (locals) and visitors to lounge in Waikīkī. The idea of a swim and social club seems like something out of yesteryear, however the concept remains undeniably hip even in to
Well, you’ve gone and done it, you’ve said “yes” to your person, and now there’s a wedding to plan, along with the best part of the wedding—your honeymoon. Naturally, the warm breezes and sandy beaches of Hawai‘i are appealing to most newlywed couples—who wouldn’t want to kiss under a waterfall or watch a volcano erupt
What It Is An annual celebration of the heritage, culture and history of Kona coffee, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has a legacy spanning more than fifty years, drawing visitors from across the globe to experience the unique flavors and traditions of this special product. Dubbed as the oldest food festival in the state, the
On the lookout for Hawaiʻi Halloween events in 2023? If you’re not, you should be, as many are happening this weekend as Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31. Fortunately, with our guide to Hawaiʻi Halloween events in 2023 article, you won’t have to worry about finding places to be this All Hallows Eve, as we list
It’s a grand sight, watching the sunset in Hawaiʻi. As that blazing orb of fire begins to gently dip below the horizon, the dimming sky is filled with color—from pastel pinks to fiery oranges—one last time before the day ends. It’s a magical moment, and one that you’ll love experiencing day-after-day on your trip to
Pāʻia is, without a doubt, one of the best towns to visit on Maui. The Valley Isle’s own Haleʻiwa—an equally beach-y town found on the North Shore of Oʻahu—,there are countless things to do in Pāʻia, even though the town only consists of a handful of blocks and bays. So if you’re looking to experience
Standing in a circle of native Hawaiian crops, I extend my hand as Ramsey Brown pours a handful of small, dried brown flowers into my palm. “This is our ʻilima,” he says. “A single ʻilima lei is made with 500 to 1,000 of these flowers.” I clasp the seeds just as a tropical breeze sweeps
Last month Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of five city-run gardens on Oʻahu, reopened after it had been closed for improvements to pathways and bathrooms. Not much has changed at the 14-acre botanical garden, which can trace its roots back to 1853. That year Queen Kalama, the wife of King Kamehameha III, leased a 4.6-acre
I’m about to begin my journey through the massive Pineapple Garden Maze at the Dole Plantation on Oʻahu’s North Shore. But first, I breathe in the fresh air and pump myself up. The plan is to rush through the maze as fast as I can; I might not leave with a record time, but for
