The breath is yoga’s foundation. On the mat, breathing exercises unlock the code to stress relief, mental clarity and pranayama—the Sanskrit word for conscious breathing, which literally means “to extend the vital life force.” Native Hawaiians have also revered breath. Similar to other Polynesian cultures, Hawaiians greeted one another with a traditional honi—the joining of […]
Believe it—Hawaii has nightlife (and no, we’re not talking about a luau). Here’s where to find world-class cocktails, live music concerts, brewpubs, a members-only club and a dance floor on a rooftop 21 stories above Waikiki. Strike up a conversation over pints at Honolulu BeerWorks.Photo: Elyse Butler Mallams/HAWAIʻI Magazine How to bar hop in Kakaako Once an
1. Do it for the birds. Hawaii is brimming with superlatives. The most isolated population center in the world is the home of the most active volcano on the planet and, arguably, the wettest spot on earth. Add this to the list: No place else has more bird species under threat of extinction. All told,
Part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, the USS Arizona Memorial averages about 4,000 visitors per day, and standing in line for a same-day ticket used to be the only way to see the Memorial. Times have since changed with the addition of an online booking engine. While the new
You might miss Hanapepe Town, unless you know where to turn. Kauai’s major highway sends commuters speeding around it, west toward Waimea and east toward Poipu. But it’s probably better kept that way. It’s a sleepy little town where sitting on a front porch counting cars while eating a lilikoi-cheesecake ice pop could become a
Here’s our pick of events across the Islands to help you start the New Year with something exciting. From film festivals to golf tournaments to concerts and shows, here’s what’s going on in January. STATEWIDE Chinese New Year Festival Photo: Valentino Valdez/Flickr January 28–February 3Dancing dragons and lions take to the streets in community events
1. Hike and overnight in Waimanu Valley Waimanu Valley, one of Hawaii Island’s northern valleys.Photo: EyeTunes/Flickr There’s no point in trying to explain the sense of solitude and majesty you feel when enveloped by the lush valley of Waimanu on the Big Island, but we’ll try anyway. To get there, you’ll need to pack your
It wasn’t easy crowning winners in our 18th annual HAWAIʻI Magazine Photo Contest this year. So many beautiful photographs were submitted by travelers from around the world in four categories—Outdoors, People, Culture, Abstract—and we did our best to narrow them down. Here, we feature some of the images that were top contenders in the final rounds of
Photographer and hiking enthusiast, Mike Karas, knows a thing or two about this scenic, out-and-back hike to Crouching Lion. Why do so many love it? The hike is “doable for novices, average hikers and people who have hiked a little bit before,” Karas says. “Most fitness levels could manage the effort and hike up.” Located
Hawaii is a great place to ring in the New Year, whether your taste runs toward big block parties, fireworks, live music, dancing or fine dining. Here are some of our recommendations. Please be aware that many of these events are limited in space and will sell out, so buying presale tickets is recommended. Oahu
As you may think, the weather in Hawaii doesn’t change that much, which is why it’s such a popular haven for visitors from colder climates. Here’s what to expect from Hawaii’s tropical winter months. Tis the season There are only two seasons in Hawaii—Hawaiian tradition named them Kau (summer) and Hoolio (winter) —and it hardly
If there’s one thing constant in Waikiki it’s change. That said, touchstones of a bygone era continue to inspire the feel and texture of this undeniably tropical city. Here are a mix of modern and longstanding establishments—all of which continue to take their cues from Waikiki’s golden age of travel. Photos: Aaron Yoshino/HAWAIʻI Magazine; Sky Waikiki; Mai
