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What Hawaii's colorful Obon festival season is all about
Everyone gets into the food and fun of the annual obon dance season, a Japanese Buddhist custom that lasts from June til early September.
July 19, 2018
The legacy of Hawaii's annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Thousands of graceful hula feet have danced in honor of Kamehameha V at Hawaii’s oldest and largest noncompetitive hula celebration.
July 18, 2018
The new, tiny island created by lava from Kilauea volcano is now a peninsula
Following the Hawaii Island eruptions, the small island that had formed along the Kapoho coast and has now become a peninsula.
July 17, 2018
Get a taste of tropics-inspired honey wine at Nani Moon Meadery
Taste Kauai's very own mead, concocted using local fruits, flavors and Hawaiian honey.
July 17, 2018

Hawaii Island

The new, tiny island created by lava from Kilauea volcano is now a peninsula
Following the Hawaii Island eruptions, the small island that had formed along the Kapoho coast and has now become a peninsula.
July 17, 2018
waimea
Experience cowboy culture, and more, in Waimea, Big Island's ranch town
In Waimea, Hawaii, you’ll find cowboys and cattle, plus farmers, restaurateurs, astronomers and everyday folk in love with its beauty.
July 16, 2018
Vote in the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards and you could win a grand-prize vacation to Maui
Tell us your Hawaii "bests" and we'll fly one lucky winner to Maui for four nights.
July 16, 2018
Track Hawaii Island vog using these helpful websites
How to monitor the Big Island's vog situation created by the Kilauea eruptions.
July 6, 2018
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort unveils its new look
The Big Island resort's multi-million dollar renovation project has thoughtfully redesigned its lobby, guest rooms and pools.
July 5, 2018

Oahu

What Hawaii's colorful Obon festival season is all about
Everyone gets into the food and fun of the annual obon dance season, a Japanese Buddhist custom that lasts from June til early September.
July 19, 2018
The legacy of Hawaii's annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Thousands of graceful hula feet have danced in honor of Kamehameha V at Hawaii’s oldest and largest noncompetitive hula celebration.
July 18, 2018
Vote in the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards and you could win a grand-prize vacation to Maui
Tell us your Hawaii "bests" and we'll fly one lucky winner to Maui for four nights.
July 16, 2018
Fun and addicting Aloha Surfer app developed by Hawaii resident
This easy-to-play App Store game was produced by Hawaii Pacific University student Zachary Kline.
July 11, 2018
Hilton Hawaiian Village offers half off Waikiki Suites
Waikiki's Hilton Hawaiian Village has got a suite deal for Hawaii visitors and locals alike. 
July 11, 2018
Hawaii bill bans sunscreen harmful to coral reefs
The first state in the nation to take this initiative, Hawaii's new bill will ban the sale of reef-damaging sunscreen in 2021. 
July 3, 2018

Maui

Vote in the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards and you could win a grand-prize vacation to Maui
Tell us your Hawaii "bests" and we'll fly one lucky winner to Maui for four nights.
July 16, 2018
Explore Maui's top snorkeling destinations with Redline Rafting
I’m whipping down Maui’s western coastline in a bright-red raft at just past 6 in the morning, watching the mountains and ridges of the Valley Isle
July 9, 2018
Hawaii bill bans sunscreen harmful to coral reefs
The first state in the nation to take this initiative, Hawaii's new bill will ban the sale of reef-damaging sunscreen in 2021. 
July 3, 2018
Q&A with Maui chef Alvin Savella, aka 'The Kitchen Assassin'
As chef de cuisine at The Banyan Tree, Alvin Savella is making waves in Hawaii's food culture with his sense of humor and fine-tuned gastronomy...
July 3, 2018
Hawaiian Airlines offers $189 one-way ticket from Sacramento to Maui
West coast travelers with Maui on their minds need to see this flight deal.
June 29, 2018
A visual journey along Maui's breathtaking Hana Coast
Take in the lush inland views, azure ocean vistas and cool stops along the Hana Highway.
June 29, 2018
Destination

HAWAII Blogs

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

Dining at the celebrated Maui classic, Mama’s Fish House
July 12, 2018
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

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.

Don't shy away from Hanalei
May 31, 2018
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

Food & Drink

Get a taste of tropics-inspired honey wine at Nani Moon Meadery
Taste Kauai's very own mead, concocted using local fruits, flavors and Hawaiian honey.
July 17, 2018
Vote in the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards and you could win a grand-prize vacation to Maui
Tell us your Hawaii "bests" and we'll fly one lucky winner to Maui for four nights.
July 16, 2018
Recipe: Alan Wong's Minute Poke
A quick and easy poke dish designed to be mixed at the table just before it’s eaten. 
July 12, 2018
7 hot dining spots on Molokai
The restaurants and chefs of Molokai are evolving with the times and getting the recognition they deserve.
July 10, 2018
Q&A with Maui chef Alvin Savella, aka 'The Kitchen Assassin'
As chef de cuisine at The Banyan Tree, Alvin Savella is making waves in Hawaii's food culture with his sense of humor and fine-tuned gastronomy...
July 3, 2018
5 coffee shops and cafés you need to check out in Waikiki
If you're in Waikiki, get your regular caffeine fix at one of these stylish coffee shops.
June 27, 2018
Where to Stay

Experience Hawaii with Aqua-Aston

Travel trend: Condos
We’re obsessing over suites. 
July 9, 2018
4 favorite Hawaii farmers markets
Find fresh produce, hot prepared food and a slice of local life at these markets.
July 9, 2018
Top things you have to do on Maui
Pencil these Valley Isle adventures into your itinerary, ASAP. 
July 9, 2018
2 of our favorite drinks from Mahina & Sun's
Try these refreshing tropical drink recipes, popular at the poolside bar at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 
July 9, 2018
2 standout recipes from the Beach Club at Aston Kaanapali Shores you can try at home
Try these dishes for a taste of the Islands.
July 9, 2018
10+ things to do in downtown Honolulu
We could fill several lists with spots to hit up in Honolulu’s beating heart, but here are 10 stand-outs.
July 9, 2018

Culture

What Hawaii's colorful Obon festival season is all about
Everyone gets into the food and fun of the annual obon dance season, a Japanese Buddhist custom that lasts from June til early September.
July 19, 2018
The legacy of Hawaii's annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Thousands of graceful hula feet have danced in honor of Kamehameha V at Hawaii’s oldest and largest noncompetitive hula celebration.
July 18, 2018
waimea
Experience cowboy culture, and more, in Waimea, Big Island's ranch town
In Waimea, Hawaii, you’ll find cowboys and cattle, plus farmers, restaurateurs, astronomers and everyday folk in love with its beauty.
July 16, 2018
Restoring family ties to Molokai’s Kalaupapa, once a prison to 8,000 people
Nonprofit Ka Ohana O Kalaupapa is helping family members reconnect with their ancestors with Hansen’s disease who lived and died here.  
July 11, 2018
Learn how Rusty's Hawaiian became a specialty coffee superstar
Located in the Kau region of the Big Island, this small-time coffee farm has produced boutique blends that have garnered national attention.
July 5, 2018