Anyone who’s traveled to Waikiki over the last two decades knows the city’s more urban roots, with street performers lining Kalakaua Avenue, shops selling kitschy gifts and the endless maze of kiosks at the old International Market Place. In the past five years, though, upscale retailers and trendy restaurants have replaced much of this more […]
With the holiday season in full swing, the deals have also arrived, and Hawaiian Airlines is offering cheap roundtrip tickets to Hawaii from departure cities such as San Francisco, Seattle and New York. However, potential flyers have to act fast, as this sale is only available today (12/11) and tomorrow (12/12). Booking dates must be
With the holidays on the horizon, it’s time to get your gift game on. In case you’ve got no idea what to get, check out the locally made items HAWAII Magazine staffers would like to see in their stockings. 2. Clutch from Leiko “Some days I wonder why I wasn’t born in the ’80s—passing up
Meet Jana and Misha Lam, rising designers in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their connection to and love for the islands inspires their fresh, elegant, handmade jewelry, accessories and screen prints. Here’s why people in Hawaii, and all across the world, are falling in love with their style. Find Jana Lam designs online. Take a look at Misha
In an age when craftsmanship of art and good quality seem to be more often sacrificed for the sake of production, master jeweler Denny Wong remains dedicated to technique, detail and quality of material. Since 1986, Wong has been designing fine jewelry inspired by his creative perception of Hawaii’s stunning natural beauty. From an early age,
After the birth of her first son, Kaiea, Amber Thibaut set aside her career to dedicate herself wholly to her baby. Or so she thought. Inspired by the unparalleled bond of motherhood, she began dreaming of outlets to express her creativity, wrestling with the desire to fulfill both her role as a mother as well
The 48th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival toasts the roast with 10 days of coffee events from Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 18. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is a unique and enriching experience that ensures the story of Kona coffee’s cultural heritage continues to be shared with residents and visitors. The cultural heritage
Maui County’s biggest shopping day of the year returns, with the annual Made in Maui County Festival. Held on November 2 & 3, this popular event features over 140 vendors offering a wide variety of made-in-Maui County products, including foods, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more, ALL in one location: The Maui Arts &
Never has the spiky, scarlet-studded flower of the ohia lehua been more on our minds—or social media feeds—lately. Unfortunately, a lot of that is due to growing awareness of the Rapid Ohia Death crisis, a fungal infection that has already killed hundreds of thousands of its trees, and could allegedly destroy 90 percent of the
Hawaii is like no place on Planet Earth, with spectacular golden sand-covered beaches and lush emerald valleys. And each island has its own distinct personality. Kauai is “The Garden island” and the oldest of the main islands. This is the place to chill and enjoy nature at its finest, with tropical rainforests and cascading waterfalls.
One of the best ways to experience a place is to visit the local farmers markets. At many of Hawaii’s markets, you’ll find hot prepared foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner, fresh produce from the Islands and a slice of Hawaii life as locals and visitors mingle and talk story. Here are four of our favorites. Oahu
It’s been a rough few months of the Island of Hawaii. With the ongoing eruptions at Kilauea affecting the remote eastern region of the island, reports indicate that the economy, which strives on tourism and visitors, has taken a noticeable dive. With local businesses feeling the brunt of this decline in foot traffic, now is
