The camera’s light flashes. White gloved hands shift King Kalakaua’s pipe ever so slightly. Beside us is a room filled with relics, not often seen on display. Having belonged to Hawaii’s kings, queens and noble people, these are no ordinary antiques. Every delicate piece comes with a story, bringing history to life. Take a look […]
The next time you’re headed to Oahu’s North Shore think about heading into Waialua. Nestled between Haleiwa and Mokuleia, Waialua is a former sugar mill town that is a great place to escape the crowds. With hip cafés, stylish thrift shops and some of the freshest ahi you can find on the island, there’s plenty
Returning for its 98th year on Friday, March 16, the annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest gathers high school students from its Kapalama-Oahu Campus to sing Hawaiian mele (songs) in olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language). Performers are split into groups, with boys, girls and co-eds all competing to take home trophies and awards. This year’s theme commemorates
On March 8, 2018, the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) with aio Media (HONOLULU, Hawaii Business and HAWAI‘I Magazines) came together to honor some of the industry’s top achievers in Hawaii. Honorees were nominated across 14 categories, including food, culture, agriculture, events, hotels and individual contributions. See photos from the event, and find out who won
A welder by trade, John Reyno funneled his skills and enthusiasm for midcentury furniture into a new venture, Hawaii Modern. He buys mid-20th century furniture and objects, lovingly refurbishes and restores them and then sells them online. And this year, he opened a cozy shop in Kakaako in Honolulu, sharing his love of vintage furnishings
In an age when taking pictures of food has become the new norm, restaurants are trying harder than ever to become the next viral food trend to hit the internet. Whether you’re a self-proclaimed foodie or just trying to step up your Instagram game, these 16 spots are sure to impress every one of your
On a bright Tuesday afternoon, the roof of the Hyatt Centric Waikiki is buzzing. Couples relax on chaise lounge chairs and kids splash in the shallow pool. Just to the right is an unassuming rectangular garden, large heart-shaped leaves swaying in the breeze. These kalo (taro) plants were originally planted for aesthetic purposes, but thanks
During the third week of February, artists from all over the world hit the streets of Honolulu for the annual Pow! Wow! street art festival that leaves the Kakaako district a colorful walk-through gallery of urban art each year. Although the event was scaled down in 2018 it still brought some 50 artists to participate, including serious
Tim Veling is giving me the quick lowdown on bartending. Or rather, how to serve myself beer. It’s 6:30 on a Monday night and already the small bar is filling up. Tim and his wife, Holly, are the owners of Grace in Growlers, a beer tasting room in Kailua on Oahu’s Windward Side. Grace in
Once the Pacific Beach Hotel, a Waikiki landmark since the late ’60s, a $115 million renovation has given the old building a well-deserved facelift and the much anticipated launch of Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. The lobby greets you with grand allure—sculptures and large wooden pillars are strewn about the lobby alongside white-marble countertops that complement
If you’re up for a fantastic bowl of ramen, the freshest fish on the island or specialty kalua pig, these spots are sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters. Nico’s Pier 38 Kailua Fresh fish is always a favorite option at Nico’s.Photo courtesy: Nico’s Recently opened in Kailua, Nico’s Pier 38 incorporates a lot
Stroll around Waikiki in the evenings and you’re bound to hear sweet falsetto voices, accompanied by skillful strumming on the ukulele and guitar. Listening to Hawaiian music in person is an integral part of visiting the Islands. In Waikiki, there’s one place that stands apart from the others: Kani Ka Pila Grille. This year, Kani
