It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Oahu’s Kailua Beach Park, which looks like it has popped straight out of a Photoshopped-to-perfection postcard, has been selected by Dr. Beach as the best beach in the U.S. in 2019. Every year Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, more commonly known as Dr. Beach, picks out the top 10 beaches in […]
All Islands King Kamehameha Day 6/11 Photo: Courtesy of Pan Pacific Festival Listen to the pounding of taiko drums and watch the swaying arms of hula dancers at the 40th annual Pan-Pacific Festival, which celebrates the multiculturalism of Hawaii. The multiday event begins with a hoolaeulea (festival) in Waikiki, full of food booths and local
When low-fare carrier Southwest Airlines announced it would start service from California to Hawaii in March, the news was received with mixed emotions. Many welcomed the competition, which would likely mean lower fares to the Islands. Others bemoaned the carrier, which offers no-frills service and no assigned seating. (This brought back memories of waiting in
Perched on a hill overlooking lush Hana, Maui, Travaasa Hana’s historic Plantation Guest House, available for weddings, exclusive entertaining or group retreats, looks like something out of a fantasy. With its elegant architecture, spacious lanai and wide manicured lawn, it stands out in stark contrast to the surrounding jungle, and the airy interior is quintessentially modern Hawaiian style.
So you’ve made it to Hana, whether by driving or flying, and you’ve got a whole two days to check out the tiny town and nearby region. Here are our suggestions on what to do and eat, and some hidden gems for you to uncover in this friendly little East Maui town. DAY 1 Hana
There I was, standing in front of the Historic County Building in downtown Lihue one afternoon last November, wrapping a tape measure around the thick trunk of an old kukui when I realized it was official: I am a tree hugger. That’s not a big surprise. I grew up in the Midwest climbing trees. This
OAHU 92nd Annual Lei Day Celebration 5/1 May 1, 1927, was Hawaii’s first Lei Day, when a few people started wearing lei in Downtown Honolulu. The tradition continues today, with a Lei Day celebration at Kapiolani Park on May 1, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit the lei contest exhibit in the open area
Everybody loves Spam, and here in Hawaii we eat more of it than folks in any other state. One of the biggest ways we show our love is at the annual Waikiki Spam Jam, a bustling street festival that takes over most of Kalakaua Avenue, with about 30,000 Spam lovers in attendance each year. At
At HAWAII Magazine, we pride ourselves on being not just the largest paid-circulation magazine based in the state of Hawaii, but also your portal to the islands and their history, culture and landscape. With each issue, we strive to give you insight into how to experience the best the Islands have to offer, plan for new vacations and fondly remember past
If youʻre headed to the northern coast of Kauai from Oahu, you’ll be happy to know that Makani Kai Air has begun flights to the Princeville Airport, a private airport just 3 miles east of Hanalei. The normal route you’d take to Hanalei, flying into Lihue and driving, is in comparison a much longer journey,
If you’re planning on staying in Waikiki in the winter, think about making an early reservation at the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani. A fresh face on the Waikiki block, this luxury boutique hotel in the former Waikiki Parc location is set to open on October 25, 2019, across the street from the Halekulani Hotel, and is now
In what is probably our weirdest story of the year, the fast-food chain Arby’s is offering lucky individuals a $6 roundtrip flight to Oahu. We’re pretty used to outrageous flight deals, especially after Southwest Airlines entered the Hawaii flight market, but a ticket price in the single digits is unheard of. And it gets even stranger. Those
