If you’re like me, you’re already looking for cheap flights and hotel rooms on Hawaiʻi Island. News about the most recent eruption at Kīlauea—which started on Sept. 10 and continues to amaze with fountaining lava within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater—has sent visitors flocking to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this week. Hilo is one of my favorite towns […]
Kauaʻi’s north shore gets a lot of attention—with fantastic attractions like Hanalei, Hāʻena State Park and Princeville all being clustered up there together. But Poʻipū, on the Garden Isle’s south shore, is too pretty to miss. And if you’re a visitor looking to fill your itinerary, there are so many things to do in Poʻipū,
Planning a trip to Maui—but not sure if you should go? Many visitors are opting to postpone or cancel vacations to Maui right now, three weeks after deadly wildfires destroyed Lahaina and killed at least 115 people. But the state is urging people to keep their travel plans to the Valley Isle—just don’t visit West
Communities from across Hawaiʻi have been coming together to gather funds and support Maui and its residents in one of their most dire times. And to further drive donations, a group of some of the most talented local musicians have come together to perform at the Maui Ola Benefit Concert, which is being held today
As clouds of dust get kicked up from the all terrain tires of the UTV Raptor in front of me, I’m glad I brought my bandana to cover my mouth on this Kualoa Ranch UTV Tour. Zipping along a dusty dirt road in Kualoa Ranch’s expansive property, we’ve only just begun this two hour journey
Starting June 30 Skyline, Honolulu’s new fixed rail system, began operating on Oʻahu. It’s the first metro rail system in Hawaiʻi—and it’s been decades in the works. The multibillion-dollar project isn’t completed yet—right now only nine stations are open along the 11-mile stretch from Hālawa to Kapolei—but it’s already generated a lot of excitement, especially
In the late 1960s, a family friend introduced then-10-year-old Laurie Loney to a tennislike game. The sport used a smaller flat paddle and a plastic ball full of holes. Most people know of this now-popular game as pickleball. But to Loney, it has always been “pukaball.” Today, Loney brings this game she loves to others
Hanauma Bay is one of the most popular visitor attractions on Oʻahu—and for good reason. The protected marine bay in East Honolulu is easily the premier snorkeling spot on the island, with its pristine waters teeming with a diverse array of marine life. Prior to COVID-19, the bay received nearly 3,000 visitors a day. Today,
Under the sea, under the sea—you know how it goes. Everything’s better under the sea. It’s quiet, fish mosey along with their days and with a snorkeling mask, you can see it all with a clear view. It’s no wonder snorkeling is such an adored past time here in Hawaiʻi, where the ocean and the
Maui may be the perfect destination for honeymooners—but the Valley Isle has a lot to offer vacationing families, too. There are kid-friendly hikes, beaches great for snorkeling, farms to visit, even fun playgrounds that will give parents a much-needed break. Here are our picks for the best things to do with kids if you’re planning
From Polynesian delicacies to daring fire dances, an authentic Hawaiian lū‘au is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in all that makes Hawaiʻi and our neighboring South Pacific islands so special.
