In this tried-and-true guide, we highlight the most memorable, the most special, the most aspirational resorts to stay this year. After a year’s worth of checking into everything from the shiny new thing on the block to the enduring turn-of-the-century classic, this collection of properties falls under a special class of accommodations: the 50 hotels, […]
Birdsong and the quiet splash of my paddle: Those are the only sounds I hear as I kayak upstream against a gentle current. Bright orange hau blossoms float in the eddies. Fish dart in and out of still, sunlit stretches of water. To either side, there are fern-covered hillsides and rain forest greenery in the
The Wai Koa Loop Trail, located on the north shore of the island of Kauai, takes you past a mahogany forest to a secluding swimming hole at the historic Kilauea Stone Dam, where visitors can picnic, meditate or jump in.
The Napali Coast of Kauai holds some of the most breathtaking views in Hawaii, and the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Beach and Waterfall is a popular day trip for hikers.
In 1913, Universal Studios filmed “Hawaiian Love” and “The Shark God” in Honolulu, marking the first Hollywood productions recorded in the Aloha State. Since then we’ve seen everything from cult classics, such as “North Shore,” to box-office flops, like “The Big Bounce,” set on our sunny shores. To celebrate Hollywood’s continued fixation with Hawaii, we’ve
Hawaiian Airlines announced it will offer new daily, nonstop service between Kauai and Oakland, California in 2018. The airline currently offers summer, nonstop service to Lihue but will be increasing service to daily, year-round nonstop flights on its new Airbus A321neo. Hawaiian isn’t the only carrier looking to fly nonstop to Kauai and the other
On the north shore of Kauai, Hanalei Bay’s beauty attracts countless visitors to its 2-mile-long beach and gorgeous waterfalls plummeting off its green mountain peaks. Take a walk down the pier and the views only get better and better. Video length 1:12 Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII Magazine, creates micro-documentaries and short films about the
We hadn’t expected this. A friend and I had planned a long weekend on Kauai, for all the things the island is famous for—the Napali Coast, the hidden beaches, the slower pace, an escape from the noisy Honolulu where we live. But we found something else. We landed in Lihue at 6 a.m., and, still
Just in time for summer, we bring you our favorite places to see, eat and shop, which were curated with the help of our Kauai friends and readers. We urge you to explore the island’s hidden gems while you’re there for your next family get-together or weekend staycation, and experience the unique qualities of the
A treehouse in a native rain forest. A relaxing commune of yurts. A bungalow on the beach. A mobile camper that allows you to retreat from mountain to sea at your leisure. When getting away to an oceanside resort on your favorite Hawaiian Island just isn’t enough, find shelter in these off-the-beaten-path quarters that are
Located on the south side of Kauai, sandwiched between CJM Country Stables and Gillan’s Beach is the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, a 17-acre plot of land that hosts restoration projects hoping to repopulate native plants. Finding the reserve is no easy task and we recommend that you confirm with locals and fellow hikers along the way
There are few towns as stunning as Hanalei. It’s a place everyone wishes they lived, and where some make that dream come true after just one visit. This slice of heaven brings people from all over the world time and again without hesitation due to this love affair, attracted by its extraordinary beauty and addicted
