The final piece of the 3,000-ton steel structure that makes up the new International Market Place was lifted into place on Monday, October 26, 2015, in a ceremony celebrating the milestone. The piece was a 21,000-pound fire tower that will one day light up the storefront with its 13 gas lanterns, and serve as a […]
Summer may be coming to an end soon on the mainland, but, in Hawaii, kauwela (summer) doesn’t end until October. Stay cool and protected from the Hawaiian sun with these 10 shopping essentials. Maui Woody’s wood sunglasses. Photo courtesy of Maui Woody’s. 2. SUNGLASSES Prevent squinting in the sun and missing those gorgeous, scenic views with a
There are many reasons visitors from all over the world fall in love with Hawaii. From its scenic coastlines to colorful sea creatures to its practically endless tropical summer, it is no wonder the Islands are often considered paradise. While many agree that anything and everything from Hawaii is special, we wanted to know: What
Artists and wave riders Keith Tallet and Sally Lundburg are creating beautiful surf crafts and jewelry from what some people might call “waste.” The husband and wife team from Hawaii Island upcycle broken surfboards and old resin into new handboards for bodysurfing and fashion accessories. Their brand, Manukai Handboards, is one of the only manufacturers
If you’ll be in the Islands anytime after next week, you may want to consider buying a stylish reusable tote bag as your Hawaii souvenir. Starting July 1, The City and County of Honolulu, which encompasses the island of Oahu, will become the final populated county in the state to enforce a plastic bag ban.
Calling all bibliophiles, audiophiles and lovers of great stories! Honolulu has a festival tailor-made for you and it’s happening this weekend on the Honolulu Hale civic center grounds. The 10th annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival celebrates books, storytelling and music with a lineup of over 125 free events and activities, May 2 and 3.
Mana is the life force energy of the Sun as well as the stars and is revered by the people of Hawaii and other cultures. Mana pervades the universe and is responsible for bringing order out of chaos. All activity in the universe is controlled by mana, the divine energy of the Creator. Today, the
When most of the Big Island is asleep, Dean Edmoundson is at his creative and productive best. Late at night, he’s slicing, measuring and mixing ingredients for the popular from-scratch breads, pastries, cookies and spreads sold at Mr. Ed’s, the homespun store and bakery he and his wife, June, own in the sleepy-even-by-day former Hamakua
HAWAII Magazine’s 2014 “Best of Hawaii” issue is on-sale nationwide now! The perennially popular issue features our annual collection of stuff that makes our Islands great. The September/October “Best of” issue is chock-full of staff-curated standouts, highlighting the best of the best throughout the state. From the “Best Movie in the Park,” to the “Best
Hundreds of exhibitor booths brimming with guaranteed made-in-Hawaii products? Check. Local chefs demonstrating their skills—some even offering tasty samples? Check. All of the above packed into three days and one convenient location? Yup—you might want to be there. This year’s 20th annual Made in Hawaii Festival, happening today through Sunday (Aug. 17) at the Blaisdell
Perused all of Waikiki’s luxe retailers and wanting to find something a little more special? Seek out these under-the-radar shops. Malibu Shirts Oahu-based Malibu Shirts may have a distinctly Californian name but its fashion ethos is rooted largely in Hawaii. Vintage Hawaii, to be exact, bringing back classic island travel and surfing, brands, logos and designs
Sun, surf, and lounge days on the beach are what summer in Hawaii is made of. And nothing makes a better companion for beach relaxation than a good book. Here are a few of our suggestions if you’re interested in the stories of the people, music, myths and traditions that made the Islands’ rich culture what
