If any one thing defines Hawai‘i to travelers, it would be our beaches. The Islands boast some of the most diverse stretches of oceanfront, from the jet-black sands of Punalu‘u on Hawai‘i Island to the otherworldly red landscape of Kaihalulu Beach in Hāna on Maui. And there’s so much to do on these beaches, from […]
When people fly out of Kahului Airport on Maui, they usually stop at Krispy Kreme on Kele Street—it’s the only location in Hawai‘i—to snag a box of doughnuts. This Valley Isle tradition is on par with enjoying Ululani’s Shave Ice or Minit Stop fried chicken for most locals. But not for me. Instead, I make
Maui-based mental health therapist-turned-writer Toby Neal, whose series of Hawai‘i-based crime and romance novels are hugely popular, penned a memoir called “Freckled” about her wild childhood on Kaua‘i. More than 35,000 copies of her self-published book have already been sold since January 2019. Now splitting time between Pukalani and Northern California, Neal is still writing
The Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel has big things in store for 2020, announcing a $65 million property enhancement that they are calling a “property renaissance.” The hotel, which has always brought Hawaiian culture to the forefront of its guest activities and operations, calls its upcoming renovation project Kealaula, which, in the Hawaiian language, means the light of the early
Of the 16 rotating craft beers offered at The Pint & Cork in Kihei on Maui, over a dozen are local varieties crafted in Hawaii. Recent popular offerings include Honolulu Beerworks’ Pia Mahiai Honey Citrus Saison, a Belgian-style farmhouse ale brewed with locally grown oranges, lemons and Big Island honey; Aloha Beer Co.’s Hop Lei
When we heard that an alpaca at a Maui farm gave birth around Christmas, we had to know more. First of all—there are alpaca on Maui? Apparently, there are. Kula Cottontail Farm is one of a handful of farms across the Islands with alpaca, medium-size livestock in the camel family that are closely related to llamas.
Looking for a dining experience as distinctive and enjoyable as a visit to the luxury wing at The Shops at Wailea? Reserve your next table or pull up a chair at the 24-seat bar inside The Pint & Cork to experience some of Maui’s freshest seafood prepared in a variety of delectable dishes. The warm
No one ever needs a reason to enjoy chocolate. But Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate, which will open its doors to the public in Lahaina next month, is a must-try when visiting Maui. Kapalua resident and former biotech scientist Gunars Valkirs started the company in 2013 with new cacao trees on 20 acres of former sugarcane
You’ve seen the suits: chic, slinky maillots with sultry lacing running up the spine and a cool mesh texture. Stylish bikinis splashed with tropical blooms in magenta and orchid-purple. Sporty two pieces with unexpected high-waist cuts and dusty natural shades. In the 11 years since Hawaii-based Acacia dove into the beachwear scene, it has amassed
My friend and I sit on wooden Adirondack chairs, basking in the sun and talking about the next few days of our Maui getaway. It’s her first time on the Valley Isle and we have a lot planned: Visiting Haleakala, cruising Upcountry, seeing the culturally significant Kukaemoku (Iao Needle). Plus, she has a foodie’s hit
On Dec. 12, the coveted 2019 Jaws Big Wave Championships went off, with 35 to 45-foot waves rolling into Maui’s premier big wave surf spot, Peahi, aka Jaws. Kemper was a standout the entire competition, sitting deeper than the rest of his fellow competitors and picking off some of the day’s biggest waves. He clinched
It’s been a very good 24 hours for Honolulu’s Carissa Moore, who has not only qualified for one of the two spots on the women’s Olympic surfing team but has also won her fourth world title. It all happened at Honolua Bay, Maui, for Moore, who was born and raised on the island of Oahu.
