There’s no better cure for a hot Hawaiian day, besides going to the beach, than grabbing yourself a heaping serving of colorful shave ice. These sweet snow cones, drenched in syrupy flavors from strawberry to li hing mui, were brought to the Islands by Japanese immigrants, and this cold treat has been a part of […]
Fun fact: Hawaii is the only state where cacao trees grow, and many local chocolate companies are using Island-grown chocolates in their candies and treats. Here’s how your favorite chocolate companies stacked up in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hawaiian Host This company, which started in 1927, was the pioneer of the now-iconic chocolate-covered
Hotels are not just for sleeping anymore. Decked out with delightfully chic decor, state-of-the-art facilities and a range of dining, shopping and activity options, you’ll find it hard to resist booking a room at one of these new accommodations in the Islands. According to our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, these are the best new hotels
Discussions surrounding the best loco moco tend to get impassioned. People love this humble plate of comfort food, with hamburger patties stacked on a bed of white rice, smothered in brown gravy and topped with an egg. Everyone has a favorite, but here’s how our readers ranked the classic version of loco moco in our
One of the best ways to experience Hawaii is through food, and there are always new restaurants opening across the state that showcase the best ingredients, chefs and flavors of the Islands. Our readers voted for the best new restaurants in Hawaii in our 2019 Readers’ Choices Awards—in the March/April 2019 issue—ranking their favorite new
Imagine roughly 40 football fields, decked out every 10 yards with an illustrious gateway leading you toward an opulent statue, surrounded by resplendent botanicals and sun-speckled chandeliers and you have the Grand Wailea. The 40-acre luxury property, located in the ritzy Wailea resort area of Maui, is a classical behemoth: 780 rooms, 52 suites, nine
Not every vacation has to be at a large, multi-wing hotel with over-the-top amenities (though we do understand those can be fun, too.) Sometimes nights away means wanting to stay at a more intimate and quiet getaway with less people around and more personalized service. Boutique hotels, in many instances, give these unique experiences. Whether
A year’s worth of content that covers all things the Hawaiian Islands. Here’s why you should surf into a subscription now with this special deal, just in time for the new year. 1. Soak up gorgeous photography of all the Islands. Overlooking Hanalei Bay. It’s almost like you’re there. And if you rip out a
Like the photo above as much as we do? It’s the grand prize-winning entry of HAWAII Magazine’s 14th annual Photo Contest. Last spring, we asked our HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to take an especially studied look at their favorite collection of islands. We scratched our traditional island-based categories (“Big Island,” “Kauai,” etc.) from the 2012
Brian Tate of London, Ontario, Canada, wrote us with a question about our HAWAII Magazine Facebook ohana’s favorite Hawaii snack: I’m planning my second trip to Hawaii, for this coming summer. It’s freezing where I am right now, but I can’t get my mind off the wonderful shave ice treats I inhaled almost every day
Where’s your favorite postcard-perfect place in Hawaii? Best beach for swimming or snorkeling? Best place in the Islands for Hawaii-made beer or poke? The ultimate sunset cruise you can’t stop thinking about? Your favorite Hawaii snack to take back to the mainland? It’s time to express your savvy, in-the-know opinions on Hawaii matters near to
For the second consecutive year, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is partnering with the Butterfly Effect for the Maui Paddle for a Cure on Saturday, Oct. 3 with experienced and beginner paddlers welcome to participate in a non-competitive course along the beautiful shores of Kaanapali Beach. Last year, this event raised $10,000, and 100% of the proceeds this year
