Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They came out in droves, submitting thousands of ballots filled with their nominations for Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, indoor and outdoor activities, places to nosh, swim and snorkel, go […]
The first flight of Alaska Airlines’ new direct route between San Diego and Kailua-Kona is expected to land on Hawaii Island this evening. This morning the airline announced an introductory fare sale for the route—$199 one-way tickets. Introductory fares, which include all taxes and fees, must be purchased by next Mon., March 9 for travel
The Honolulu Festival, one of the state’s premier cultural events, returns for its 21st year this weekend. If you’re on Oahu, be sure to check out this free and open to the public event featuring cultural performances, dancing, fireworks, exhibits, workshops, a parade and more. The festival’s events will be held in locations throughout Waikiki
In February 2015, President Obama signed a proclamation bringing Hawaii’s newest national monument into existence. Honouliuli, the site of a former prisoner of war and Japanese internment camp used during WWII, joined seven other Hawaii land units and one trail managed by the National Park Service. The seven land units include two national parks, three
An entire genre of travel books round up writers’ top places to visit, things to experience and foods to try before it is—well—too late. But, HAWAII Magazine wanted to know: What are you dying to do and see here in Hawaii? We recently asked our 153,000-reader strong HAWAII Magazine Facebook ohana what topped their Hawaii
HAWAII Magazine’s March/April 2015 issue, our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards edition, hit newsstands this week. Inside you’ll find pages chock-full of stunning images and insider tips guaranteed to guide you through and transport you to Hawaii. It’s one of our largest issues to date! Here’s a sneak peek:
If you’re on Hawaii Island this weekend, the Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo promises a fun (and free!) opportunity to learn more about astronomy, Hawaiian culture and the intersection of those two topics. The center, part of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, will host their 9th annual Free Family Day this Sun., March 1. The
Tucked into a residential neighborhood off the Pali Highway on Oahu’s windward side is a trailhead for a jaunt popular with residents and visitors alike. The one-way jungle trail winds its way through 1 ¾ miles of variable terrain before reaching a scenic waterfall in a cool, swimmable pool. I hiked the trail for the
The two-lane Kuhio Highway blacktop between Hanalei town and Kee Beach on Kauai’s uber scenic north shore may be the coolest little road trip in the state. “Cool” because it meanders past some of the prettiest beaches on the island, breathtaking mountains and valleys, and amazing natural wonders, like some paradisical country road designed by
The beaches of Hawaii, despite their numerous charms, are sometimes not all fun and games. You may have seen beaches, or even popular Oahu snorkeling spot Hanauma Bay warning visitors not to swim because of jellyfish. This safety measure, though an inconvenience, is actually not that unusual of an occurrence. At least three species of box jellyfish, named
It’s 7 a.m. and I have the single-lane wooden bridge crossing Kawainui Stream to myself. The rain-swollen stream thunders out of the maw of an old railway diversion blasted out of bedrock, now long hidden by vegetation. At this time of day, there are few travelers on this four-mile-section of Old Mamalahoa Highway simply called
Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail, one of Oahu’s most popular hiking paths, will be closed to the public for an estimated 25 weekdays in February, March and July as it undergoes trail maintenance. The two-mile paved pedestrian path extends to Oahu’s easternmost tip and lies within Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, a state park. Closures begin today
