You can hear the crunch of Hawaii singer Kimie Miner’s steps as she walks over the simultaneously smooth and jagged lava of Kilauea. The local musician sits down next to you, as a traditionally dressed halau hula (hula group) starts chanting and dancing. It feels like an impromptu performance, just for you, on top of […]
Three of Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus A330 airplanes will take to the skies with custom imagery of the characters from Disney’s “Moana” adorned on their sides. The first of the planes to be added to Hawaiian Airlines’ domestic and international network is the Hikianalia, with a scene of the demigod Maui, the bright-eyed Moana, and their friends,
From Hawaii Island to Kauai, check out these festivities bringing the community together. Whether it’s a celebration of food or a concert, there’s something for everyone. Molokai Festivals of AlohaOctober 7 & 8, 2016 A traditional Royal Court ceremony, poke contest, live music and a parade in Kaunakakai Town—chee hee! Don’t miss the Hoolaulea following
In our fourth annual Readersʻ Choice Awards 2016, our readers chose their absolute favorite places to call their home away from home. Here are five of the best hotels or resorts for families in Hawaii, ranked by number of votes, which our readers believe to be the best. 1. Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa There are
Whether you’re thinking of hosting an intimate beachside ceremony or a large-scale carouse on the rolling hills of Mount Haleakala, a destination wedding on Maui provides couples with a day they’ll affectionately remember for years to come. Maui is the most popular island in Hawaii for weddings, so here are a few things to consider
Editor’s Note, June 2, 20201: Lānaʻi Cycles is no longer in operation. Fifteen. That’s the number of times I’ve counted my guide, Marcom Pascua, wave hello to a passing vehicle. He’s the co-founder of Lanai Cycles and we’re biking across the length of this island he calls home. Every car, pickup truck and hotel shuttle that
Hurricane season in Hawaii runs from about the beginning of June till early November. Fortunately, hurricanes are rare—the last major hurricane to hit Hawaii was Hurricane Iniki, which severely damaged Kauai in September 1992. Below are some helpful traveler tips we received from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center of things you should know if you are
There’s something life affirming about watching the creation of new land—oozing lava bubbling and hissing as it hardens against the sea. As the only Hawaiian Island with currently active volcanoes, Hawaii Island is the place to go to see this natural phenomenon in play (Maui’s Haleakala is considered active but hasn’t erupted since the 18th
Wander north of Kailua-Kona and you’ll quickly wonder where the buildings are. Vast lava flows, the ancient remnants from Hualalai volcano, are pocked by tufts of golden grass and extend for miles along the coast before meandering toward the resorts at Waikoloa. In front of you is Kohala, the oldest and only truly extinct volcano
Though I’ve lived within walking distance of Kona Boys’ headquarters in Kealakekua’s high-elevation coffee country for almost a year, it was only recently, prompted by visiting family, that I popped in and signed up for its Morning Magic tour to the Captain Cook Monument. I’m so glad I did. The iconic monument, nestled into the
What’s wobbly-footed, bobble-headed and able to fly more than 2,000 miles in a single stretch? The Laysan albatross, a magnificent bird with an almost 7-foot wingspan known for its incredible capacity to stay at sea for up to five years without ever touching land. The expert glider can soar for hours without so much as
When it comes to nightlife in Hawaii—4 a.m. dance parties and world-class DJs—Oahu has you covered. But it’s also possible to find great places to dance or listen to live music between dinner and last call on Maui, you just have to know where to look. Here are five of our favorite spots. We just
