Diana Duff used to run a 3.5-acre commercial coffee farm on the Big Island, so gardening in a 32-square-foot shouldn’t be that thrilling. Oh, but it is. Duff, a 77-year-old resident of Mānoa Gardens Elderly Housing, revels in her raised bed garden outside her apartment, flourishing with heads of butter lettuce, kale, eggplant, mint, parsley, […]
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It’s not just we humans who love to rip open a present on Christmas day. Your dog or cat—or both—may be expecting to see something addressed to them sitting underneath the Christmas tree. Or, at least, that’s what we’d like to believe. Either way, if you’re looking to treat your furry friend to something nice
Lilikoi grows on a climbing vine with exotic fringed blossoms fit for a fairy-tale garden. Spanish missionaries in its native South America used it to symbolize the Passion of the Christ to their converts, with parts of the elaborate flower representing the disciples, crown of thorns, nails and crucifixion wounds. This “Passion fruit” was brought
Thinking about traveling to Hawaiʻi, but can’t afford it? Then it’s time for you to jump on these Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings. With accommodations slashing prices across all islands for travel dates extending well into next year, now is the time to place those reservations once and for all. Here are all of
Iao Valley has been closed since early May, as COVID-19 forced many of Hawaiʻi’s state parks to shut down operations until the virus was more contained or—at least—better understood. And so, ʻĪao Valley began allowing visitors back into its cradle of primordial bliss last Saturday, November 21. Its short hiking path, and iconic view of Kuka‘emoku,
If there’s one positive about 2020, it’s that the pandemic has forced us to pay attention to what we’re thankful for in our lives. The small things, the big things, every single thing. To further applaud what makes us—”us” being the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff as well as our friends from our sister brand, Hawaiʻi Home +
With Hawaiʻi welcoming back its visitor ʻohana on Oct. 15—when the state’s new pre-travel COVID-19 testing program goes into effect—many of our Islands’ hotels, resorts and BnBs are planning their reopening strategies starting this week. While some are reopening on Oct. 15, others have decided to stay closed until later in the holiday season. And still others still
Updated Oct. 14, 2020 Anyone traveling to Hawaiʻi—both residents and visitors—from out-of-state through Oct. 14, 2020 are subject to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The mandate applies to all arrivals at state airports, including private and commercial aircrafts. Violating the order is a criminal offense and subject to a fine up to $5,000 and/or a year in jail. Starting Oct.
There are more restaurants on Oahu promoting farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients than ever before, so competition in this category has really grown. Here’s how our readers ranked the best farm-to-table restaurants on the island in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Kahumana Organic Farm & Café The popular strawberry cream pie from Monkeypod Kitchen. Photo:
Oahu has every kind of hotel you can think of, from high-end resorts to low-key walk-ups to one that’s entirely Disney-themed. But sometimes you want something more secluded—and far away from the hustle of Waikiki. Here are your top picks for Best Bed & Breakfast or Inn on Oahu in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1.
The International Market Place’s 3rd annual Grand Lanai Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse for a special night out. From April 8 to 14, the shopping center’s award-winning chefs and restaurants will be offering a week of exclusive prix fixe menus and new culinary creations, from casual to fine dining. Mí Almita Cantina will be
