Standing at 44 stories tall and with 596 rooms, Hawaii’s second Holiday Inn Express opened this month in the heart of Waikiki. It’s the only Holiday Inn Express on Oahu (the first is in Kailua-Kona), and it’s being billed as “the largest one in the Americas.” Part of the Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts family of […]
From Hawaii Island to Kauai, you can’t escape the picturesque wonder of the Islands—and now neither can your smartphone. These city and country landscapes showcase the unbridled allure of its historic valleys, serene beaches, and, of course, stunning sunsets. To download onto your iPhone, press down on the image and hold until the prompt “Save Image”
Hawaii’s first event as part of the biennial art circuit is in full swing right now, and the striking art pieces in nine different locations around Honolulu are already trending on social media. In case you were wondering, “biennial,” which means an event occurring every two years, is also a term used in the art
Whether you’re a chocolate lover, in search of some great Hawaiian music, or want to go fly a kite, here are events worth checking out if you’re on the Islands in April. MAUI Chef Bloc: 50 Shades of HughApril 4 Executive chef Isaac Bancaco of Kaana Kitchen at Andaz Maui hosts a five-course artisan
As one of the World Surf League’s top-ranked and most promising talents, Ezekiel Lau lives a jet-setting lifestyle, surfing waves around the world. But, there’s no place like home. The pro surfer gives insider tips about how to cruise one’s way through his home island of Oahu. Most important question, what’s the first thing you
In the last two weeks, Uber launched its services on both Kauai and Hawaii Island, adding another transportation option to the already-existing ones on both islands. The company’s expansion is important news for travelers to these two islands who are looking for another form of transportation. The popular ridesharing app, which enables its users to
As shown in the diverse subjects captured on camera by those who submitted, there’s no short supply of beauty to marvel at in the Hawaiian Islands. The 2017 HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo Contest received more entries this year than any in its history. Here, we feature the First and Second Place winners in four categories: Outdoor, Culture,
One of the things I love about being the editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine is that not only do I have writers on the ground looking for the best stories to share within our pages and online, but I also have all of you. Our readers have a pulse to what’s current and trending in the Islands,
Whether you’re looking for cultural events or beer festivals, here are our picks across the Islands to help you get the most out of your March visit to Hawaii. ALL ISLANDS Prince Kuhio Festival March 18-28Held in honor of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, parades and festivities include Oahu’s Prince Kuhio Commemorative Parade in Waikiki (10 a.m.-noon,
Greet the sun at Kona Historical Society’s outdoor yoga sessions, held every Friday morning on the tranquil grounds of the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, the only living history coffee farm in the nation. You’ll feel like you stepped back in time to the 1920s, where the historic coffee mill, farmhouse and coffee tree orchards
Located right on the beach in historic Haleiwa town next to Anahulu Bridge and Haleiwa Harbor, Surf N Sea stands as an iconic landmark. The classic vintage architecture rings of an era past. Originally, the building was a train station with rooms for rent upstairs. At the end of the 19th century, Benjamin J. Dillingham
Our 14-passenger Mercedes van is packed and we’re sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, as our Hawaii Forest & Trail tour guide, Joe, drives us up Saddle Road, bisecting the island between two volcanoes. We’re on our way to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and stars. “I remember the first time I saw the stars
