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Ulta Beauty is Hawaii's One-Shop Destination for Beauty
Visit one of Ulta Beauty's four locations on Oahu and Maui for beauty products and salon services. 
September 13, 2019
Find Authentic French Pastries in a Nursery in Windward Oahu
Origin Bakeshop is an adorable bakery hidden in an orchid nursery en route to the North Shore that you don’t want to miss.
September 12, 2019
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Weeklong Closure Starts Sept. 30
The popular Oahu snorkeling spot will be repaving its main roadway and will be off-limits to visitors for one week. 
September 11, 2019
Find the Sweetness in Life with Kauai Wellness Company Sweetfern Living
Whether it’s yoga, chef training or health consultations, Kela Yzeiraj brings Ayurvedic wellness to her clients.
July 22, 2019
Grand Wailea Welcomes the "Kitchen Assassin" Alvin Savella to its Signature Restaurant
Humuhumu's new chef, a Maui native, has an inventive style and approach to cuisine. 
September 11, 2019
Q+A with Maui Food Blogger Alana Kysar
Maui-born food blogger Alana Kysar channels her love for her Island home into the nostalgic “Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawaii,” highlighting the...
September 10, 2019

Oahu

HAWAII Magazine's 2019 Best of the Best Awards
The full list of 2019 winners, ranked by our readers and editors.
September 12, 2019
Find Authentic French Pastries in a Nursery in Windward Oahu
Origin Bakeshop is an adorable bakery hidden in an orchid nursery en route to the North Shore that you don’t want to miss.
September 12, 2019
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Weeklong Closure Starts Sept. 30
The popular Oahu snorkeling spot will be repaving its main roadway and will be off-limits to visitors for one week. 
September 11, 2019
Eat your Fill of Authentic Texan BBQ at Sunset Smokehouse
Get a taste of central Texas at the Wahiawa barbeque joint that’s smoking the competition.
September 5, 2019
Make the Embassy Suites by Hilton - Waikiki Beach Walk Your Next Island Retreat
The Embassy Suites by HiltonTM – Waikiki Beach Walk® is ideal for family vacations, romantic escapes, social gatherings or group retreats.
September 3, 2019
Waikiki's Freshest Shave Ice Shop is Worthy of Your Social Media Feed
No, Lahaina Shave Ice isn’t on Maui—it’s actually right off of Waikiki’s main drag, and its shave ice looks as good as it tastes.
September 3, 2019

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Maui

Grand Wailea Welcomes the "Kitchen Assassin" Alvin Savella to its Signature Restaurant
Humuhumu's new chef, a Maui native, has an inventive style and approach to cuisine. 
September 11, 2019
Q+A with Maui Food Blogger Alana Kysar
Maui-born food blogger Alana Kysar channels her love for her Island home into the nostalgic “Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawaii,” highlighting the...
September 10, 2019
Get Into the Maui State of Mind at Mana Kai Maui
The location and amenities make Mana Kai Maui a superior vacation destination. 
September 6, 2019
Don't miss the 6th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival!
Maui County’s largest products show returns on Nov. 1 and 2, 2019.
September 2, 2019
Condominium Rentals Hawaii Has All the Comforts of Home
But has “home” ever had a view this spectacular?
August 29, 2019
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Nonstop Maui to Las Vegas Flights
It just got a little easier, and for a limited time, cheaper, to fly to and from Las Vegas and Maui.
August 13, 2019

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Food & Drink

HAWAII Magazine's 2019 Best of the Best Awards
The full list of 2019 winners, ranked by our readers and editors.
September 12, 2019
Find Authentic French Pastries in a Nursery in Windward Oahu
Origin Bakeshop is an adorable bakery hidden in an orchid nursery en route to the North Shore that you don’t want to miss.
September 12, 2019
Grand Wailea Welcomes the "Kitchen Assassin" Alvin Savella to its Signature Restaurant
Humuhumu's new chef, a Maui native, has an inventive style and approach to cuisine. 
September 11, 2019
Q+A with Maui Food Blogger Alana Kysar
Maui-born food blogger Alana Kysar channels her love for her Island home into the nostalgic “Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawaii,” highlighting the...
September 10, 2019
Eat your Fill of Authentic Texan BBQ at Sunset Smokehouse
Get a taste of central Texas at the Wahiawa barbeque joint that’s smoking the competition.
September 5, 2019
Waikiki's Freshest Shave Ice Shop is Worthy of Your Social Media Feed
No, Lahaina Shave Ice isn’t on Maui—it’s actually right off of Waikiki’s main drag, and its shave ice looks as good as it tastes.
September 3, 2019

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Destination Oahu

HAWAII Blogs

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

Own an Ultra-Luxe Waikiki Timeshare with The Diamond Head Club
August 8, 2019
Haiku House Maui Offers a Unique Upscale Hotel Alternative
June 5, 2019
Timbers Kauai Raises the Bar on Luxury Vacation Rentals
March 12, 2019
The Latest Buzz in Massage Treatments is Now at The Kahala Spa
February 6, 2019

Here, you'll find our annual HAWAII Magazine Readers' Choice winners for hotels, food, beaches, shops and more!   ...

The Best 5 Farm-To-Table Restaurants on Maui
July 18, 2019
The Best Traditional Hawaiian Restaurants on Oahu
June 20, 2019
The Top 4 Ziplines on Hawaii Island
June 11, 2019
The Best Banana Bread on Maui
June 3, 2019

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

Going Coast to Coast on the Paradise Express
July 11, 2019
Finding the Unexpected in Heavenly Hana
May 30, 2019
Taking Shape
April 5, 2019
The Banyan Bunch
February 20, 2019

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Where to Stay

Watch & Listen

Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP13
This week HAWAII Magazine's own Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox answers questions from readers and listeners.
August 30, 2019
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP12
This week HAWAII Magazine's Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox talk to HONOLULU Magazine's managing editor Katrina Valcourt.
August 19, 2019
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP11
This week HAWAII Magazine staffers Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox talk about the old—and new—Kailua on Oahu.
August 2, 2019
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP10
This week HAWAII Magazine staffer Kevin Allen talks to photographer extraordinaire David Croxford.
July 22, 2019
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP9
This week HAWAII Magazine staffers Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen sit down with their editorial intern, Madeleine Carr, to talk about her...
June 18, 2019
Congratulations to the Winners of HAWAII Magazine's 2019 Video Contest!
Congratulations to our winners in HAWAII Magazine’s first video contest!
June 10, 2019

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Paradise Awaits with Hilton Hawaii

Your Girlfriends Getaway Guide to Waikiki
Grab your gals, pack the sunscreen and get your bikini bottom to Waikiki. 
August 22, 2019
6 Hawaii Hotel Room Views that are Worth the Upgrade
Trust us, these rooms and suites offer views of paradise that are definitely worth the splurge. 
July 16, 2019
The 10 Dreamiest Wedding Locales in Hawaii
Haiku Mill, Grand Wailea, Shipwreck Beach—did someone say dream wedding?
June 27, 2019
5 Premium Hawaii Hotel Options that are Worth the Upgrade
At these Hilton properties, luxury and privacy go hand in hand. 
May 14, 2019
Grand Wailea Resort is an Art Lover's Paradise
May 13, 2019
9 Things that Surprise First-Time Visitors to the Big Island
Coqui frogs, district beef and sprawling properties are just a few of Hawaii Island’s quirks. 
May 13, 2019

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Hawaii Island

HAWAII Magazine's 2019 Best of the Best Awards
The full list of 2019 winners, ranked by our readers and editors.
September 12, 2019
Explore a Hawaiian Forest and Volcanic Caldera on the Kilauea Iki Trail
After surviving a historic eruption over a year ago, most of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island has reopened, including the popular...
September 9, 2019
Destination: Hawaii Island
Explore the Big Island’s stunning geography, storied culture, ono food and plush resorts.
August 21, 2019
Christina Maffei, now a Honolulu-based consultant, was crowned the champion of the 11th annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival in Kona.
This Pittsburgh Native Crafted the World's Best Mai Tai, and Here's the Recipe
Christina Maffei, now a Honolulu-based consultant, was crowned the champion of the 11th annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival in Kona.
August 20, 2019
Mauna Kea: What Visitors Should Know
Ongoing protests have halted construction of an extremely large telescope on top of Mauna Kea. Currently, the road to the summit remains closed.
July 26, 2019
Wild Waipio, the Hawaii Island Valley Lost to Time
In sacred Waipio Valley, along Big Island’s wild coast, water is everything.
July 16, 2019

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Kauai

Condominium Rentals Hawaii Has All the Comforts of Home
But has “home” ever had a view this spectacular?
August 29, 2019
Find a Natural Oasis at this Kauai Botanical Garden
Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Kapaa is best known for its luau and boat tours along the Wailua River, but the family business also operates a 30-acre...
August 27, 2019
Top Kauai Resort Koa Kea Celebrates 10 Years of Aloha
Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort on the island’s sunny southern coast offers a variety of experiences for every traveler.
August 20, 2019
Hualani's Restaurant On Kauai Puts the Farm in Farm-To-Table
The restaurant at Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences sources many of its ingredients from the organic farm on property.
August 7, 2019
Experience the Stunning Ocean Course at Hokuala
Welcome to Hawai‘i’s most spectacular new resort and residence club, where aloha meets adventure.
July 24, 2019

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