What better way to experience authentic aloha than at Waimea Plantation Cottages? An oasis of calm in the heart of one of Kauaʻi’s most distinctive regions, the 43-acre property feels special — and it is. Perhaps it is because these vintage plantation homes were once lived in and loved by people who helped shape the […]
As Waikīkī comes back to life, hotels are innovating to cater to pandemic-conscious tourists and locals. The Hyatt Regency Waikīkī’s popular buffet restaurant, Shor, is back in business for breakfast, but things are a little different now. We got a look at a recent media event. The pre-pandemic self-serve buffet format has been replaced by
In mid-January, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa will introduce several new menu items at SHOR restaurant, which offers spacious, open-air dining with stunning Waikīkī Beach views. The new dishes were created by Chef de Cuisine Joe Almoguera, who arrived at the resort in March 2022. SHOR has made it a priority to incorporate
For some, renting a home in Hawaiʻi is a vital first step toward eventual homeownership. Whether you’re a local looking to find a space to call your own or a potential homebuyer from the Mainland looking to see what life in the Islands is like before jumping deeper into the market, here are some things
Much more than your stock standard gift and sundry shop in Waikīkī, Accents at the Royal Hawaiian Resort is perfect for visitors and even locals looking to buy unique, locally made gifts for family and friends—and to accent their own homes. “We’ve got locally made gifts for everyone in the ʻohana including the fur babies,”
Mele will fill the historic Hawai‘i Theatre when Keauhou joins the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra for HapaSymphony on Feb. 4. With its signature bright harmonies, Keauhou has earned a staggering 17 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for its first three albums. Keauhou, which means “the new wind/renewed generation,” features Kahanuola Solatorio, and brothers Nicholas and Zachary Lum,
Taking a road trip might not be the first activity that comes to mind when planning a trip to Hawaiʻi. But it should be. What better way to see the Islands than by hitting the road? Just pick an island and follow the long, winding road that traces its perimeter, exposing majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls
If your mom loves Hawaiʻi, then she’ll adore these locally made gifts—which are much more unique than a bouquet of roses. Though we’re sure she’d love those, too. 1. Crêpe paper flower arrangements, Boho Blooms View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boho Blooms | Elisha Hunter (@bohobloomshawaii) This vibrant
While brunch is the latest craze, breakfast remains the most important meal of the day. And on Maui, it’s the mom-and-pop restaurants and hidden gems that serve some of the best breakfast plates on the island that will keep you fueled all day. From omelets stuffed with local ingredients to pastries made by hand, these
The past two years have felt like a roller coaster. Emergency Covid-19 mandates, waves of variants, surges in hospitalizations, then—thankfully—declines across the board. Finally, the road to normalcy is becoming clearer as Covid restrictions lift throughout the U.S. It’s been a terrifying, confusing and exhausting time, particularly in Hawaiʻi where travelers have been dearly missed.
In small batches, Haleakalā Creamery makes one-of-a-kind goat milk ice cream and cheeses. The Maui family business also hosts farm tours so people can meet its friendly goats, learn about local farming, and taste a spread of gourmet goat-milk products. Striving to be a part of the Islands’ farm movement, Rebecca Woodburn-Rist was determined to produce her own food from Maui’s agriculture
Updated March 21, 2022 See our Travel Safety section for more updates. The Safe Travels Hawaiʻi program will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on March 25, 2022. Beginning March 26, there will be no Covid-related requirements for domestic passengers arriving to Hawaiʻi. International travelers must continue to comply with U.S. federal requirements. Currently, Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 5-day
