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5 Hawaiʻi-Made Hand Sanitizers We Love
Yes, they all kill germs. But only a few local alcohol-based sprays, gels and liquids made our "must-have" list. 
September 30, 2020
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Need a Coffee Fix? Talk to This Coffee Scientist in Hawaiʻi
O‘ahu-based coffee scientist Shawn Steiman has written books and papers on his favorite caffeinated crop and runs his own international coffee...
September 29, 2020
The Eddie in Hawaiʻi is Canceled This Year, But Here Are Some of Our Favorite Past Highlights
This year, The Eddie definitely will not go. 
September 29, 2020
​Customize Your Experience at the Shiatsu & Massage Center in Waikīkī
Make your massage your own with the center’s menu of add-ons.
March 3, 2020
Hawaiian Airlines Will Offer Drive-Thru Pre-Travel COVID-19 Tests
Testing locations are located near LAX and SFO and travelers can get test results back within 36 hours or, for an additional charge, under a day.
September 28, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP41
Kevin and Cat are joined by Ed Schultz, president and CEO of Hawaiian Host, an iconic local company that crafts the popular macadamia nut chocolates.
September 28, 2020

Oʻahu

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Need a Coffee Fix? Talk to This Coffee Scientist in Hawaiʻi
O‘ahu-based coffee scientist Shawn Steiman has written books and papers on his favorite caffeinated crop and runs his own international coffee...
September 29, 2020
The Eddie in Hawaiʻi is Canceled This Year, But Here Are Some of Our Favorite Past Highlights
This year, The Eddie definitely will not go. 
September 29, 2020
Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaiʻi Begins Phased Reopening on Nov. 1
The Oʻahu hotel will open two weeks after the state launches its pre-arrival testing program.
September 25, 2020
Oʻahu Beaches, Parks and Trails Open to Groups of Five on Sept. 24
Oʻahu eases some restrictions on its latest stay-at-home, w
September 22, 2020
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Find Everything You Need—and Poke, Too—at Foodland in Hawaiʻi
This O‘ahu-based grocery chain has a new, innovative vision for a modern world.
September 21, 2020
How To Solo Hike in Hawaiʻi
What you should know, do and pack if you’re hitting the trails alone.
September 9, 2020

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Maui

How To Solo Hike in Hawaiʻi
What you should know, do and pack if you’re hitting the trails alone.
September 9, 2020
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This Maui Animal Farm is Filled with Tiny Animals
Lahaina Animal Farm and Petting Zoo introduces its miniature horses, cows, goats and more to keiki through its family-friendly farm tours.  
August 5, 2020
Buy This Special Maui-Grown Chocolate and Get a Lesson in All Things Cacao
Learn about Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate via in-person and virtual tastings with the company’s owners.
July 22, 2020
Return to Haleakalā National Park Starting June 12
The 33,265-acre national park on Maui reopens today, though some areas and activities, including sunrise and sunset viewing, remain closed.
June 12, 2020
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Nuts for Coconuts: Q&A with Ryan Burden
At Coconut Information workshops in Ha‘ikū on Maui, Ryan Burden aims to educate the public on the power of the coconut.
May 6, 2020
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Get a Closer Look in the Heart of ‘Īao Valley, Maui
Just up the road from Wailuku lies ‘Īao Valley, where steep cliffs and rivers create a primordial cradle of natural bliss. 
May 4, 2020

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Food & Drink

How to Mail Order Kaua‘i Poi and Kūlolo
If you’ve been craving these Hawaiʻi foods while you’re stuck at home, you’re in luck: You can get them shipped to your front door.
September 28, 2020
Get Certified Organic Coffee from This Big Island Farm Delivered to Your Doorstep
The story of Hala Tree Coffee started with a vacation to Hawaiʻi Island.
September 23, 2020
oahu foodland grocery store market
Find Everything You Need—and Poke, Too—at Foodland in Hawaiʻi
This O‘ahu-based grocery chain has a new, innovative vision for a modern world.
September 21, 2020
Our Favorite Beach Eats on Every Island
It’s not a beach day in Hawaiʻi without something to snack on.
September 10, 2020
8 Hawaiʻi-Related Coconut Facts for World Coconut Day
Love the coconut? So do we, and to prove it we’ve compiled a short list of fun coconut facts.
September 2, 2020
Can't Travel to Hawai‘i? Cook Your Favorite Island Foods at Home with this Book
The 10th anniversary reprint of “Kau Kau: Cuisine and Culture in the Hawaiian Islands” is more than a history lesson of Hawai'i through food—but a...
August 31, 2020

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Destination Oahu

HAWAIʻI Blogs

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

Get a Brain Massage at the Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu
February 27, 2020
Hilton Waikoloa Village's MAKAI Tower is Totally Worth It
November 13, 2019
Book a Luxurious Top-Floor Suite at This Adults-Only Resort on Maui
October 22, 2019
Own an Ultra-Luxe Waikiki Timeshare with The Diamond Head Club
August 8, 2019

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

The 5 Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi
August 26, 2020
Best Loco Moco on Hawaiʻi Island
August 20, 2020
The 5 Best Beaches on Kauaʻi
August 12, 2020
The 5 Best Bakeries on Maui
August 6, 2020

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

Island Fervor
January 27, 2020
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

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Watch & Listen

The Eddie in Hawaiʻi is Canceled This Year, But Here Are Some of Our Favorite Past Highlights
This year, The Eddie definitely will not go. 
September 29, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP41
Kevin and Cat are joined by Ed Schultz, president and CEO of Hawaiian Host, an iconic local company that crafts the popular macadamia nut chocolates.
September 28, 2020
Watch Hawaiʻi’s Jake Shimabukuro, Pomaika‘i Lyman and Kawika Trask Perform Live
Three of Hawaiʻi's top ʻukulele virtuosos will be performing live in this half-hour special, presented by Aloha Festivals.
September 22, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP40
The Have Aloha Will Travel podcast celebrates its 40th episode by giving readers a sneak peek at HAWAIʻI Magazine's latest print issue.
September 14, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP39
This week, on the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast, public information officer Nathan Serota joins Cat and Kevin to clear the air on the city's COVID...
August 31, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP38
On this week's episode of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast, Cat and Kevin discuss the new COVID-19 shutdown regulations on Oʻahu. 
August 17, 2020

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Island of Hawaiʻi

Get Certified Organic Coffee from This Big Island Farm Delivered to Your Doorstep
The story of Hala Tree Coffee started with a vacation to Hawaiʻi Island.
September 23, 2020
Join the Kona Historical Society's New Virtual Program
“From the Collection” highlights the Kona Historical Society’s archives, historic sites and people in monthly digital seminars.
September 17, 2020
How To Solo Hike in Hawaiʻi
What you should know, do and pack if you’re hitting the trails alone.
September 9, 2020
What Kailua-Kona is Like Right Now
The seaside visitor hot spot on Hawaiʻi Island is as picturesque as ever but has temporarily lost its signature beat.
September 8, 2020
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This Hawaiʻi Island Rum is All About the Farm-To-Glass Experience
Kuleana Rum Works is the first-ever commercial distillery on the Big Island.
August 13, 2020
Everything You Need To Know About Lychee in Hawaiʻi
The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.
July 8, 2020

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Kauaʻi

How to Mail Order Kaua‘i Poi and Kūlolo
If you’ve been craving these Hawaiʻi foods while you’re stuck at home, you’re in luck: You can get them shipped to your front door.
September 28, 2020
Take a Farm-To-Medicine-Cabinet Tour of Kaua‘i Farmacy’s Organic Farm in Kīlauea
The family-run farm grows, processes, cures, packages and sells over 50 healing remedies, from teas to tinctures.
September 14, 2020
How To Solo Hike in Hawaiʻi
What you should know, do and pack if you’re hitting the trails alone.
September 9, 2020
This Kauaʻi Bakery May Be the ʻHoly Grail’ of Artisanal, Plant-Based Doughnuts
Holey Grail Donuts in Hanalei uses taro-based dough for its made-to-order doughnuts.
August 27, 2020
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Kaimade Milk Cookies’ Sweet Story of Success
Kauaʻi native—and mom—Kailan Reyes created a line of cookies that helps new moms with their breastfeeding challenges. 
August 6, 2020

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