When you think of Hawaiʻi fruits, images of freshly picked pineapples, papayas and coconuts probably come to mind. But what about rambutan or cainito? In Hawaiʻi, a slew of unusual fruits can be found at local farms, specialty grocers and farmers markets across the state. SEE ALSO: 3 Hawaii Farmers Markets Locals Love Here are […]
Being in Hawaii means you’re able to experience all sorts of cultures. Fortunately for those looking to eat Japanese foods and participate in Japanese traditions, Hawaii is home to a sizable population of Japanese residents, whose ancestors immigrated to the Islands to work during Hawaii’s booming sugarcane plantation era starting in 1885. The multiple generations of
Valentine’s Day is upon us. For some couples, that might mean a simple candlelit dinner and bouquet of flowers; for others, the holiday is a time to go all out. If you’re in the market for a Valentine’s Day date that’s bordering on bougie, and sometimes beyond (and you’re financially secure enough to not worry
Flying on Hawaiian Airlines just got a bit more . . . smooth. Passengers can now order locally inspired cocktails from the tropical airline’s new and improved in-cabin drink menu, which began early this month. Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines Also for a limited time, Hawaiian Airlines will be beefing up their beer menu with
OAHU Rapa Nui: The Untold Stories Now through 5/5 For the first time, the Bishop Museum’s 150 cultural treasures from the southeastern Pacific island of Rapa Nui (also called Easter Island), along with a never-before-seen natural science collection, will be on display together in the Castle Memorial Building. The exhibit goes beyond the famous moai
When you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, there’s a lot of excitement going on. And oftentimes, while you’re setting up hotels, activities and itineraries, it’s easy to not focus on the less obvious items you need to bring on your trip. So before you head to the airport, check your baggage and make sure you’ve
All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled its first Airbus A380, the airlines’ largest aircraft, and they’re decorated with blue, green and orange sea turtles, an homage to the endangered Hawaiian sea turtles. The first flight is scheduled for May 24; tickets to fly aboard the Airbus A380 have been available since Jan. 10. Photo: Courtesy of
Fortunately for visitors and wayward souls, Hawaii has a seemingly endless amount of small towns, districts and places to discover. If you’re taking a trip to the Islands, or are just looking for a great staycation destination, check out the six towns that caught our attention last year—they’re definitely worth a visit. The Kilauea Lodge
The 2019 HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest has come to a close, and it was a tough task for our in-house team of editors, designers and staff to pick the top winners. Featured here are the first- and second-place winners in the categories of land, ocean, people, wildlife and food, as well as a grand prize
1. Learn to Freedive on the North Shore My father-in-law is a seasoned freediver who was born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu. He always shares the most amazing underwater stories—and fresh caught fish!—and makes me want to see the ocean as he sees it. I would love for 2019 to be the
Good news for visitors wanting to experience the memorials at Pearl Harbor’s World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Oahu during the current government shutdown that started on Dec. 22: It’s received funding to stay open—at least until Sunday, Jan. 6. Thanks to four nonprofit organizations that originally stepped up to keep the
New Year’s in Hawaii is a big deal, as hotels, restaurants and bars throw some of the biggest bashes of the year. So there’s plenty of party options to choose from, such as a luxe-cruise experience or a mysterious masquerade ball as we say aloha to 2018, and, well, aloha to 2019. OAHU Buho Cocina
