In our May/June issue of HAWAII Magazine, we asked members of our social media audience what their dream trip to Hawaii would be, and then helped plan it out. “Visit the North Shore of Oahu to see a surf contest. it’s a dream I’ve had for a long time. I want to meet Clark Little […]
Just in time for summer, we bring you our favorite places to see, eat and shop, which were curated with the help of our Kauai friends and readers. We urge you to explore the island’s hidden gems while you’re there for your next family get-together or weekend staycation, and experience the unique qualities of the
Honolulu just became the largest city in the U.S. to make it illegal to look at electronic devices (read: they mean your phone) while crossing the street. The news had the internet buzzing, with some calling the distracted pedestrian law an example of government overreach, and others saying it will make Honolulu roads safer for
Traveling with your quiver of surfboards is not easy. Expensive shipping fees, the limitation on how many boards you can pack per bag and the possibility of your favorite shortboard arriving damaged has been a constant headache for traveling surfers. Fortunately, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines have made chasing waves a little easier with their
Summertime in Hawaii is full of outdoor events. This month, here’s where to go to drink sake, attend a Jack Johnson concert, celebrate Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday and sculpt sand castles at the beach. Kauai Heiva I Kauai August 5–6 In celebration of Tahitian culture, Heiva I Kauai returns for its 16th year. Featuring coconut-husking contests and
Sure, there are other family-friendly resorts in Hawaii. And sure, there are other places around the world to experience Disney’s legendary immersive storytelling. But nowhere else in the world do these things come together like at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina on Oahu’s west side. Here are some of the resort’s
I’ve never been this close to an alae ula before. The Hawaiian moorhens I’ve seen in the wild have always kept me at a distance, but, upon entering Waimea Valley’s botanical gardens, I’m immediately greeted by one. The relatively small, dark gray bird with a striking red bill and yellow legs is only about 5
It’s 9 p.m. in Maalaea Harbor, on Maui’s southern coastline, the sky is as dark as a sleek black dress and everybody is barefoot. You’d never expect this group of people was here to enter a nightclub, yet here we are, gathered in the harbor, listening to waves crash against the rocks as the Southern
Hawaii has long been a vacation destination for the well-heeled and well-known. In the most isolated archipelago in the world, celebrities can get away from the lights, cameras and action. Hawaii also has some of the most amazing vacation rentals in the world. Here are three houses the stars have stayed at in Hawaii. The
A treehouse in a native rain forest. A relaxing commune of yurts. A bungalow on the beach. A mobile camper that allows you to retreat from mountain to sea at your leisure. When getting away to an oceanside resort on your favorite Hawaiian Island just isn’t enough, find shelter in these off-the-beaten-path quarters that are
There are luxury resorts, and then there are all-inclusive, five-star luxury resorts. At Travaasa Hana, not having to lift a muscle to pull out a credit card upon ordering a freshly caught mahimahi sandwich, is a pampered sense of paradise that’s real easy to get used to—something I learned during a two-night stay at the
All Islands Independence Day July 4 On this historic day, the skies of Hawaii light up to commemorate our country’s independence. Whether you’re taking in the sights at Ala Moana Beach Park on Oahu, partying it up in Kekaha, Kauai, being entertained at Lahaina on Maui or having a blast at Hilo Bay on Hawaii
