Though we love being in our offshore waters, we know that humans are basically fish out of water when it comes to hanging out in the ocean. Here’s what we stay cognizant of in the water. Box Jellyfish What are they? Floating invertebrates, with stinging tentacles, that typically drift into near-shore waters on the tide, between […]
Just before the start of Hawaii Heritage Center’s guided walking tour of Downtown Honolulu’s 163-year-old Chinatown district, which crisscrosses the heart of this eclectic urban neighborhood and business and arts area, Karen Motosue shares a brief overview of the district’s past and present. “They were smart,” says Motosue, of Chinatown’s founders. “They gravitated to this
No matter what your skill level (or how sensitive your skin is to sunlight), there are lots of great hikes in Hawaii. Looking for a cooler hike, out of the direct rays of the tropical sun, or are stunning views the real payoff for you? Pick your objective, then pick your hike. Hikes with a
On your next visit to Pololu Valley Lookout, at the end of the Big Island’s northernmost highway, do the following. Take a seat on the lookout’s rock wall. Close your eyes. Inhale the salt-kissed air of the meeting of rugged North Kohala and Hamakua coastline. Exhale slowly. Then open your eyes and take in the
While Waikiki is Hawaii’s tourist mecca, with no shortage of foot traffic, there are plenty of spots across Hawaii that are great to meander, take in the local culture and cuisine and find hidden gems on foot. Get started with these and you may just discover a few new favorite places. 1. Kaimuki, Oahu The sidewalks
When I found out there was a guided day hike of the majestic natural wonder that is the Napali Coast, I was off to Kauai as soon as I could book a flight. Before I continue, some clarification is in order. I’m fairly certain there’s still no humanly means of hiking the 22 miles of
We’ve counted all of the votes from our latest HAWAII Magazine Facebook Ohana poll question: What’s your favorite Hawaii snack? Your hundreds of responses ranged from healthful papaya, apple bananas, and fresh mango to deliciously decadent chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and haupia pie. Among the vote-getters on the salty and savory side: assorted manapuas, musubis, taro-and-sweet
Last year, at the 35th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards ceremony (Hawaiian music industry’s equivalent to Grammys), Big Island vocalist/songwriter/musician Kuana Torres Kahele and his debut solo album, Kaunaloa, were the top winners. Kahele (pictured, right), a founding member of multi-Hoku-award-winning group Na Palapalai, is in the running again (along with Na Palapalai’s other members,
For 15 minutes this spring I was the southernmost person in the United States. It happened near the beginning of my morning exploring the near-flat swath of dry, wildly windswept coastal grasslands and dirt dunes surrounding Ka Lae, the geographic southernmost point of the Big Island and the Hawaiian Islands. I was standing on a
As the sun slips behind the gentle green hills edging Kauai’s quiet southwest side and nightfall is in the offing, festive lights flicker to life in the windows of art galleries, eateries and shops along the main drag of Hanapepe town. On this late summer Friday evening, a mix of visitors and area resident are
Allegiant Air, a Nevada-based airline owned by Allegiant Travel Company, is now holding a sale through which it’s offering one-way tickets between Honolulu and nine cities on the U.S. mainland for as low as $99. The fares are limited (not available for all flights) and area available for a limited time for travel between Honolulu,
The new Waikiki Edition hotel doesn’t officially open until Oct. 15, but, of course, HAWAII Magazine got behind the scenes to get you a sneak preview. Waikiki is the first of five Edition hotels opened by the partnership of Marriott and hip hotelier Ian Schrager. The new hotel occupies one wing of the historic Ilikai
