From Christmas beach days to all of the biggest New Year’s Eve events, Kevin and Grace blab on about some of their favorite things to do during the holiday season. From actual events to where to see Christmas light decorations and more, Grace and Kevin give a locals look at what to do—and what they’ve […]
The waves that pound Hawaiʻi during the winter have a hypnotic beauty to them. Massive in size, these moving mountains of water slam against northern shorelines every winter—starting as early as November and pulsing through January. And on Oʻahu’s North Shore, it’s easy to watch these massive slabs of water roll in from a safe
On episode 98 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat, Kevin and Grace talk with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park interpretation and education program manager Benjamin Hayes about Mauna Loa, which has been dominating headlines and social media feeds with its historic eruption. If you want to see the volcano’s fiery glow, this is the
Oʻahu is the most popular island with visitors of all the Hawaiian Islands—and there’s a reason why. OK, there are tons of reasons why. Known as the Gathering Place, Oʻahu is the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and home to about 1 million people—that’s over two-thirds of Hawaiʻi’s total population. In pre-COVID 2019, 60% of
Walking into Warehouse 3540 may transport you to old Hawaiʻi as the 1950s-built former glass factory-turned-marketplace vibrates with history. Nestled on Kauaʻi’s south shore, “The Warehouse” as it is lovingly referred to by locals, is home to a number of boutiques, shops, and food trucks. A long, rustic wooden table at the center of the
Travel is back—and in a big way. The World Travel & Tourism Council projects travel in the U.S. will reach pre-pandemic levels in 2022. And market researchers at Destination Analysts found that 81.5% of American travelers surveyed are in a ready-to-travel state of mind. But people don’t just want to go anywhere. They want experiences.
You know there’s something in the air when you see a jolly 21-foot Santa Claus flashing a sky-high shaka outside Honolulu Hale. Although there’s no sled riding or frosted windowpanes and the weather outside isn’t frightful, Hawaiʻi is still full of holiday cheer. After all, it’s the most magical time of the year. READ MORE:
Oʻahu is more than the bustling streets of Waikīkī. Venture about an hour away to explore the North Shore and you’ll discover a legendary strip of beaches that attracts the world’s best surfers. Premier competitions are held here every winter, drawn by its large swells. The place is often referred to as the mecca of
Once you make the turn past the Makapu‘u Lookout, heading north, the road curves along the steep cliffs of the Ko‘olau Mountains and a rugged coastline appears. In the distance are two islets—rabbit-shaped Mānana and smaller Kāohikaipu— and across the sky ‘iwa birds twist and glide. You are in God’s Country. Waimānalo is a small
Stray away from the ordinary in Hawaiʻi to discover artsy towns not only filled with galleries, but also funky boutiques, record stores and under-the-radar eateries. From a former plantation neighborhood on the small island of Lānaʻi to the mecca of street art in the heart of Honolulu, you’ll feel the magnetic draw of these colorful
With Halloween just around the corner, those annual spooktacular events are back. From haunted houses to trick-or-treating festivities and free pumpkin patches, there’s more than enough to do this Halloween in Hawaiʻi, and we’ve included a few events from around the Islands that will surely have you screaming in fright and delight. OʻAHU Hallowbaloo Saturday,
Standing in the doorway of Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House—located in the central Maui town of Wailuku—I’m struck by how much it looks, and feels, like a real home, not a museum. One of the oldest buildings of its kind on island, the plantation-style house was built in 1832 as missionaries were beginning to
