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Kayak and Hike to One of Kaua’i’s ‘Secret’ Falls
Navigate the Wailua River on kayaks, then hike to Uluwehi Falls, on a guided tour with Rainbow Kayak Tours.
Head to Kula Shave Ice in Hilo for a Healthier, Refreshing Treat
This stand serves organic shave ice made with fresh, Hawai‘i-grown ingredients that will have you coming back for more.
Get Mead Using Local Honey at O’ahu’s Only Meadery
Mānoa Honey & Mead in Wahiawā makes a Hawaiʻi-style mead that’s light and refreshing.
12 Reasons Why Summer Is the Best Time to Travel to Hawaiʻi
Long days, summer weather and mangoes are just a few reasons why summer is the best season to come to Hawaiʻi.
Popular Mānoa Falls Trail on Oʻahu to Reopen on Saturday
Perfecting timing, too, as it’s National Trails Day.
Everything You Need To Know About Hurricane Season in Hawaiʻi
If you're in the Islands during a hurricane or tropical storm watch or warning, here are some helpful traveler tips.
The 5 Best Hiking Trails on Kauaʻi in 2021
See the natural beauty of the Garden Isle from these trails, voted the best in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Your Guide to Reef-Safe Sunscreens in Hawaiʻi
Protect yourself from the sun and protect our reefs with this handy-dandy guide on reef-safe sunscreens.
The 5 Best Shave Ice Stands on Maui in 2021
The best way to stay cool? A heaping cone of Hawaiian-style shave ice.
How the Popular Hanapēpē Art Night on Kauaʻi Pivoted During the Pandemic
The street fair is not back just yet, but some businesses are staying open late Friday nights.
Hawaiʻi’s Mask Mandate Lifted For Outdoor Activities
This is a step toward “normalcy,” as COVID-19 numbers drop and more residents get vaccinated.
We Traveled to Kauaʻi with a Vaccine Passport and Here’s What Happened
Right now Hawaiʻi’s vaccine passport program is limited to those who got vaccinated in the Islands.
The 5 Best Coffee Shops Hawaiʻi in 2021
The editorial team at HAWAIʻI Magazine loves all of the coffee shops and cafés around Hawaiʻi, and put together five of their favorites for the 2021 Readers' Choice Awards.
Here are Our Favorite Shrimp Trucks on Oʻahu’s North Shore
We did all the research for you.
This New Cookbook by Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon is All About Real Local Food
The “Top Chef” alum and Hilo-born chef debuts his first cookbook—a thoughtful homage to growing up in Hawaiʻi.