The whales are back! The first humpback whale of Hawaii’s 2019 winter season was spotted yesterday off the coast of Kee Beach, on Kauai’s north side, by a Holo Holo Charters boat. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials, the boat was heading toward the Napali Coast on a tour when its captains […]
STATEWIDE Halloween 10/31 A Hawaii Food & Wine event at the Hawaii Convention Center.Photo: Dane Nakamura/Hawaii Food & Wine Festival A celebration of fine dining and culinary excellence, this festival on Maui, Oahu and Hawaii Island is perfect for those looking to meet celebrity chefs and indulge in gourmet dishes and fine wine. Marvel at
Who knew there was a heiau (Hawaiian shrine) behind Kailua’s YMCA? Not me. I’ve driven by the spot countless times on my way to the beach and somehow never paid attention to the massive historic stone structure, Ulupō Heiau, just steps from Kailua Road. It’s a spot I would have never known to visit without
We know you love it in Hawaii and can’t wait to come back. Maybe you’re already planning that winter trip back to the Islands, where it’s balmy all year ’round, the tropical flowers continue to bloom in the middle of December, and you can spot humpback whales off the coast of every island. That’s why HAWAII Magazine,
OAHU Kalo & Awa Day 9/14 Both kalo (taro) and awa are highly important plants that were brought to the Hawaiian Islands by some of the earliest Polynesian voyagers. You can learn more about how they were used in ancient Hawaii, as well as how they can be used now, by attending Waimea Valley’s 7th annual Kalo & Awa
Pools in Hawaii serve as a great alternative to the beach, nobody can deny that. However, one of the only downsides is that you can’t interact with the countless species of marine life that inhabit the waters around our Islands. Fortunately, a few cool pools in the state of Hawaii actually allow guests to swim with
Already the go-to getaway for anniversaries, Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort on Kauai is commemorating a milestone of its own. For its 10th anniversary, Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort is offering a special Golden Celebration package with guests receiving up to $525 in resort credits, luxury room accommodations and a daily $75 resort credit, with a
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
Technology never ceases to amaze me. When Uber and Lyft first started their services, I was astonished by the fact that I could call for a ride at any location with just an app. Now I’m in the Pioneer Square parking garage in Downtown Honolulu, unlocking a Prius with my iPhone, which I reserved and paid
Instagram: It’s the new frontier, especially in Hawaiʻi, where many eateries, like the ever-inventive Black Sheep Cream Co. in Waipahu and Wahiawā, ditch websites and use Instagram as their primary way to advertise. The photo-sharing social media site is where you can learn the menus and flavors of the day—as long as you’re in the
Whether you’re a Las Vegas resident who wants to escape to tropical beaches, or a Maui local who wants to hit the jackpot, Hawaiian Airlines will make life a little easier this December with its new nonstop route between the Valley Isle and Hawaii’s unofficial ninth island. Flying from Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) to Kahului, Maui (OGG) and
Whether you’re attending the Byodo-In Temple’s Obon Festival on Oahu, watching hula under Lahaina’s banyan trees or attending the mai tai competition of the year on Hawaii Island, there’s so much to do and see in the Islands this August. OAHU Byodo-In Temple’s Obon Festival 8/3 Photo: Courtesy of Duke’s Oceanfest In honor of Duke
