A popular tourist attraction on Maui has been closed since September 2016 until further notice. The Iao Valley State Monument suffered severe damages from major flooding due to a torrential storm that required the evacuation of 11 residents from the valley, rendering it unrecognizable to anyone who’s visited this gorgeous valley landmark. “The park remains […]
Whether you’ve just sparked a new flame or rekindling a longstanding one, there’s no better place than the Islands to remember this: relationships are an adventure. Here are a few ways to fan that fire for couples who enjoy so much more than just long walks on the beach. Rent a vintage VW and set
Those of you planning your summer vacations to Hawaii right now, take note of this company-wide deal being offered by Castle Resorts & Hotels. It applies to 18 of its hotels and resorts on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Maui. The 200 Days of Summer special gets you 20 percent off Best Available Rates
As the helicopter rises from the tarmac with a whir of chopper blades on a voggy Kona morning, I watch the airport pavement’s fine details transition from a chunky rock conglomeration to a distant grey strip. Instead of navigating over the familiar island-bisecting Saddle Road that connects Kona and Hilo, our cheerful Paradise Helicopters pilot,
For many travelers, just flying to Hawaii and popping the question on any of its pristine beaches is exciting enough, but what these resorts and tours have up their sleeves take the tradition up a notch. Propose on Maui, then fly to Oahu to pick out the ring The Cliff House at Montage Kapalua.Photo: Montage
Seeing the sunrise at the top of Haleakala (“house of the sun”) is a thrilling pilgrimage that many first-time visitors to the volcano make, but backpacking its trails to campsites or cabins miles past what can be seen from an overlook or visitors center takes the experience to another level. Its remote wilderness has a
What’s in an outdoor name? Many people know the story of how Diamond Head got its English-language name—19th-century British sailors initially mistook calcite crystals on its slopes for the precious stone. The Oahu volcanic crater’s original name, however, was Leahi, bestowed by Hawaiians who thought the crater’s shape resembled the dorsal fin of a tuna.
Sure, luxury resort rooms in Hawaii are nice. But if the idea of waking up to the sound of crashing waves on a white-sand beach only a few feet away from you, or opening your eyes to a picturesque botanical garden is appealing, we encourage you to bring or rent a tent and check in to
“What’s your next great adventure?” We asked three Hawaii-based outdoors enthusiasts who prove there is always something to explore in our own backyards. This trio consistently captivate us (and thousands of their online fans) with their travel photos of Hawaii on Instagram, so we wanted to know what summit, coastline or island is next on
Hawaii is a favorite wintering spot for na kohola (humpback whales) and has one of the largest seasonal populations of North Pacific humpbacks in the world. It’s also the only U.S. state where humpback whales mate, calve and nurse their young. Whale season in Hawaii lasts from November to May, with the peak of the
When I was attending high school on Oahu, I joined a hiking and camping club. You would think it would have been a popular club, but it wasn’t. Popularity wasn’t the reason for joining anyway. I was doing it because mountains captivate me, drawing me to them almost innately, as a moth is to a
For all of you travelers who plan to include the stunning sight of the sun rising over the Maui horizon on your Hawaii agendas, this is an important new development: You’ll have to make reservations to view sunrise from atop Haleakala beginning February 1. Because, as you can easily see, a vista like this… Photo:
