(As of 2021, the bakery is permanently closed.) A few months ago, a friend posted photos on Instagram of perfect cookies and canelés wrapped in white paper from a bakery in the most unexpected place: a shipping container on the corner of an orchid farm in Waikane, a rural area in Windward Oahu. Rousselet […]
If you were looking to snorkel at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, you might want to get there before the end of the month. According to city officials, the premier snorkeling spot will be closed to the public starting on Sept. 30, and will reopen on Oct. 7. The closure is part of a major $295,000
There’s plenty of food Hawaii is known for: saimin, kalua pig, pineapple, poke. Barbecue isn’t usually one of them. Which is why, as I walk through the doors of Sunset Smokehouse in the Central Oahu town of Wahiawa, I’m not sure what to expect. Originally started as a food truck parked in Sunset Beach in
The Embassy Suites by HiltonTM – Waikiki Beach Walk® is ideal for family vacations, romantic escapes, social gatherings or group retreats. Located just steps from Waikiki beach and in the heart of Waikiki’s premier shopping and dining district, guests can experience all that Hawaii has to offer, as well as luxuriously spacious suite accommodations.
When Oahu’s weather gets hot and humid, there’s only one thing on my mind: a nice, heaping serving of shave ice, soaked with flavorful syrup, drenched in condensed milk and topped with li hing mui powder. Today was no different, and to give my air conditioner a break, I grabbed my girlfriend and headed to
After over a year of being closed to visitors, the USS Arizona Memorial will finally be reopening for walk-on access this Sunday, Sep. 1, in time for the Labor Day weekend. The site has been closed since May 27, 2018, after a transportation operator reported cracks on the exterior of the memorial, near the dock and visitor
Travelers go on vacation for a lot of reasons. Some just want to escape their everyday stressors, while others want to see new locales and scenery. For the traveler who wants to feel refreshed and, dare I say it, renewed, there’s the newly rebranded and redesigned Renew. This boutique hotel caters to those looking to find
Always wanted to fly your own plane but not sure if you have what it takes for flight school? Well, no worries—you can still take to the skies on the new Fighter Ace 360 Flight Simulators at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. The two simulators at the World War II history museum can each fit two
I do not have a green thumb. In fact, I pretty much have whatever is the opposite of a green thumb. I once tried planting basic herbs like basil and mint and failed miserably. I even killed a succulent my sister bought for me, in record time. So I was pleasantly surprised to find Waiahole
A good massage will resonate deep within one’s body, relaxing or stimulating the muscles on a soothing, therapeutic level. At Spa Pure Waikiki, owner Dennis Miller takes care to make sure his massages go above and beyond for clients, as standout experiences that keep guests coming back again and again. And his attention to detail,
Debora Driscoll hadn’t set out to become a soap-maker. But after receiving a holiday basket containing handcrafted soaps nearly 20 years ago, Driscoll and her business partner—and then-husband—Jerry altered course. They decided to make soap. But not just any kind. Their soap would be good for the skin and safe for the environment, too. In
Gentle ocean playgrounds with sand-castle-building potential, simplified menus for elementary palates, convenience stores stocked with snacks and floaties—these amenities quickly win the hearts of families vacationing in Hawaii. But choosing the ideal resort also depends largely on what kind of experience you’re looking for: Do you want to see it all, do it all or
