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Kauai's classic Hamura Saimin Stand is noodle nirvana
This must-stop little Lihue stand has been dishing out some of Hawaii’s favorite noodles for nearly 60 years. 
May 23, 2018
Where to get Hawaii's multicultural mochi on Oahu
Hawaii loves its mochi, and nowhere is that more apparent than at these Oahu stores.
May 23, 2018
See Kauai’s Huleia River on stand-up paddle board tour
Winding past the Haupu mountain range, Kauai's 238-acre Huleia National Wildlife Refuge is home to endangered birds and native plants. 
May 23, 2018
Watch: Falling for Hana, Maui at Travaasa Hana
This remarkable experiential resort lies at Maui's eastern tip.
May 22, 2018

Maui

Watch: Falling for Hana, Maui at Travaasa Hana
This remarkable experiential resort lies at Maui's eastern tip.
May 22, 2018
Maui Surfer Girls knows how to make surfing fun for everyone
With small class sizes and experienced instructors, this Maui surf school will get you standing in no time.
May 22, 2018
Top Maui Activities: Haleakala National Park, Iao Valley & the Road to Hana
Get on “Maui time” and stay on it by letting the pros from Valley Isle Excursions do the driving.
May 17, 2018
A nighttime scuba dive at Black Rock off Kaanapali, Maui
For those who are not afraid of the dark, this night scuba dive reveals sea creatures you wouldn’t see in the day.
May 15, 2018
Mele Mei 2018: A monthlong celebration of Hawaiian music
Your event guide to where to go and who to see during Mele Mei.
May 11, 2018

Food & Drink

Kauai's classic Hamura Saimin Stand is noodle nirvana
This must-stop little Lihue stand has been dishing out some of Hawaii’s favorite noodles for nearly 60 years. 
May 23, 2018
Where to get Hawaii's multicultural mochi on Oahu
Hawaii loves its mochi, and nowhere is that more apparent than at these Oahu stores.
May 23, 2018
Eat local at this Kapaa, Kauai restaurant and bar
The Local Kauai serves colorful cocktails and tapas made with ingredients sourced almost exclusively from the Islands. 
May 21, 2018
Where to eat a loco moco in Hilo, the town that invented it
The beloved, calorie-laden Hawaii comfort-food dish began in Hilo, on the Big Island, in the 1940s.
May 16, 2018
Recipe: Ahi-limu poke from The Buffet at Hyatt
A Hawaii classic that exemplifies the freshest and most indigenous ingredients of the islands.
May 14, 2018
Recipe: Ahi Shoyu Poke from The Buffet at Hyatt
A classic Hawaii dish that reminds us of special gatherings with our ohana.
May 8, 2018

HAWAII Blogs

From resort stays to upscale shopping, a one-stop destination on all things luxury travel across Hawaii.

The Inn at Mama's Fish House is an upscale home away from home
May 10, 2018
Morimoto Asia is Waikiki’s hottest new restaurant
March 8, 2018
The impressive Four Seasons Lanai airport lounge in Honolulu
November 16, 2017
The roomiest rooms at Maui's Westin Nanea Ocean Villas
October 12, 2017

Here you'll find an in-depth look at our 2018 HAWAII Magazine Best of the Best winners, including reader's and...

The best stores for made-in-Hawaii shopping
April 30, 2018
The best new hotel in Hawaii is ...
April 24, 2018
The best bar or lounge in Hawaii, ranked
April 19, 2018
The 5 best pies on Maui
April 17, 2018

Explore the Hawaiian Islands with our staff, on assignment for HAWAIʻI Magazine.

I visited the Big Island for a week during the Kilauea eruption
May 15, 2018
Experience a firsthand account of driving Maui's Road to Hana
May 2, 2018
People are taking photos of their aura in this Hawaii cave
March 13, 2018
A taste of sweet li hing mui brings back Hawaii childhood memories
January 26, 2018

Oahu

Where to get Hawaii's multicultural mochi on Oahu
Hawaii loves its mochi, and nowhere is that more apparent than at these Oahu stores.
May 23, 2018
A visual journey through Oahu's lush Manoa Valley
The epitome of Oahu's urban residential valleys, Manoa Valley is filled with lush natural wonders, age-old architecture and ono grinds.
May 22, 2018
Listen to the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning artists and songs
Songs you need to hear from the winners of the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
May 21, 2018
Hawaii's most popular activities: Pearl Harbor & Oahu's island attractions
Pearl Harbor Tours is the best way to discover Pearl Harbor and the rest of Oahu.
May 16, 2018
Q&A with Oahu artist Kris Goto
Born in the backcountry of Japan, Kris Goto draws her unique, playful style of art on walls and paper, small and large. 
May 15, 2018
Mele Mei 2018: A monthlong celebration of Hawaiian music
Your event guide to where to go and who to see during Mele Mei.
May 11, 2018
Destination

Activities

See Kauai’s Huleia River on stand-up paddle board tour
Winding past the Haupu mountain range, Kauai's 238-acre Huleia National Wildlife Refuge is home to endangered birds and native plants. 
May 23, 2018
Watch: Falling for Hana, Maui at Travaasa Hana
This remarkable experiential resort lies at Maui's eastern tip.
May 22, 2018
Maui Surfer Girls knows how to make surfing fun for everyone
With small class sizes and experienced instructors, this Maui surf school will get you standing in no time.
May 22, 2018
Top Maui Activities: Haleakala National Park, Iao Valley & the Road to Hana
Get on “Maui time” and stay on it by letting the pros from Valley Isle Excursions do the driving.
May 17, 2018
Hawaii's most popular activities: Pearl Harbor & Oahu's island attractions
Pearl Harbor Tours is the best way to discover Pearl Harbor and the rest of Oahu.
May 16, 2018
A nighttime scuba dive at Black Rock off Kaanapali, Maui
For those who are not afraid of the dark, this night scuba dive reveals sea creatures you wouldn’t see in the day.
May 15, 2018
Where to Stay

Culture

How to watch the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Hawaiian Music Awards live stream
Don't miss Hawaii's premier music award show, often referred to as the "Hawaiian Grammys."
May 16, 2018
Mele Mei 2018: A monthlong celebration of Hawaiian music
Your event guide to where to go and who to see during Mele Mei.
May 11, 2018
32 gotta-eat Hawaii grinds
These A-to-Z local food faves are the ones you must taste while in the Islands.
May 8, 2018
Catch a buzz with Big Island's annual Kau Coffee Festival
The festival celebrates the district’s award-winning brews with a caffeinated dash of small-town charm.  
May 3, 2018
Hawaii flower lei
7 of Hawaii's most popular lei, and what makes them unique
You'll wish you could smell them through the screen.
May 1, 2018
Meet Hawaii's 2018 Lei Queen
 Charlene Leimomi Irvine and her court make their first public appearance May 1 at Kapiolani Park.
May 1, 2018

Shopping

Microfiber towel masterpieces steeped in Hawaiiana
These beautiful contemporary creations from Aloha Modern take a cue from the past. 
April 16, 2018
Show your love for Hilo with these local products
This Big Island town hides some sweet shopping finds. 
April 6, 2018
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Q&A with craftsman John Reyno of Hawaii Modern
Oahu collector and craftsman John Reyno breathes new life into midcentury furniture.
March 9, 2018
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Find the perfect souvenir at these under-the-radar Waikiki shops
Tired of shopping malls? Look for these Waikiki retail gems, hidden in plain sight.
February 23, 2018
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3 Hawaii farmers markets that locals love
Get ultra-fresh produce, hot food and locally made gifts at these farmers markets on Oahu, Kauai and Big Island.
February 6, 2018