A guide to Hawaii's best beaches for bodysurfing

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Jan 15, 2010 at 02:45 PM HAWAII Magazine reader John Stock wants to know where to find the best beaches for bodysurfing on Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. We expand our search by finding him the best spots on Maui, Kauai and Lanai, too.   More

When does Hawaii have its best weather? Some tips for travelers.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Sat Oct 31, 2009 at 07:35 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Bill Parker wants to know what months he should visit the Islands for the warmest weather and water temperatures. We give him the lowdown.  More

The humpbacks are back! Our guide for Hawaii whale watching season

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM The first humpback whales of the season were spotted off of Maui recently. For the next six months, pods of North Pacific humpbacks will be making Hawaii’s warm offshore waters their home as they raise their calves before returning to Alaskan waters. Here's our guide for watching 'em.  More

Discovering Hawaii Through Food: Where the locals eat, part 2

posted by: Derek Paiva and John Heckathorn on Tue Sep 22, 2009 at 11:46 AM A few months back, we shared a few of the small places and food sources that only Hawaii residents know about, from our HAWAII Magazine feature Discovering Hawaii Through Food. Hope you're hungry … here's more.  More

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament ends with Japan winner

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Jul 24, 2009 at 08:05 PM It’s the 50th anniversary of the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, which draws fishermen from across the planet to Kona on the Big Island Hawaii. We were there—and even got video.  More

SLIDESHOW: Undersea with a camera on Maui

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed Jun 17, 2009 at 10:16 AM In the waters of Kapalua Bay on Maui, Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program took us on an undersea photography snorkeling trip. Check out a slideshow of our photos here.  More

HAWAII Magazine makes a rare visit to Kalaupapa, Molokai

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Jun 01, 2009 at 11:28 AM While most travelers come to Kalaupapa on a guided mule tour, we flew into Kalaupapa on a chartered plane. Here's a slideshow tour of the sacred, remote and very scenic peninsula that Father Damien de Veuster and more than 8,000 Hansen's Disease sufferers called home.   More

Free coupons for Hawaii activities

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Apr 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM Looking for ways to stretch your buck? We found a Web site that offers free coupons for some of Hawaii's attractions—from museums and dinner cruises/shows to the Stars and Stripes tour at Pearl Harbor.   More

Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokulea finally departs Oahu

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed Mar 11, 2009 at 01:18 AM After a 10-day wait, the sea-starved crew of the Hokulea left Hawaii yesterday evening just before sunset. The canoe’s course is now set for the remote Palmyra Atoll and a month-long crew training voyage.  More

Hawaii voyaging canoe Hokulea set for departure this weekend

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Feb 27, 2009 at 05:52 PM The legendary voyaging canoe, Hokulea, will set sail from Oahu this weekend. The destination: Palmyra Atoll—some 1,000 miles away from Hawaii’s shores. The trek is in preparation for a 2012 worldwide expedition.  More