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The 5 Best Expert Hiking Trails on Oʻahu
These five Oʻahu hikes are considered some of the toughest in Hawaiʻi—and they topped our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
April 7, 2020
8 Books About Hawaiʻi To Get Lost In During Quarantine
There’s no better way to pass the time than with one of these reads.
April 6, 2020
Visit ʻIolani Palace From Your Home
You can’t visit the historic royal residence in Honolulu now, but you can tour it with these new virtual experiences. 
April 6, 2020
Shop, Dine and Get Cultured at Kings' Shops on Hawaii Island
The lakeside shopping center within the Waikoloa Beach Resort offers cultural activities, educational displays and even a nine-hole putting course. 
September 26, 2019
What’s Canceled, What’s Not in Hawaiʻi Right Now—April 3, 2020
Cancelations and closures continue across the state.
April 3, 2020
Hawaiʻi Hotels Light Up With Messages of Hope
At a time when travel to the Islands is at an all-time low, hotels are spreading aloha to the world.
April 2, 2020

Oʻahu

Visit ʻIolani Palace From Your Home
You can’t visit the historic royal residence in Honolulu now, but you can tour it with these new virtual experiences. 
April 6, 2020
Hawaiʻi Hotels Light Up With Messages of Hope
At a time when travel to the Islands is at an all-time low, hotels are spreading aloha to the world.
April 2, 2020
How to Experience Pearl Harbor at Home
Pearl Harbor at Home lets anyone with a computer access photos, video, recorded audio and books about World War II. 
March 31, 2020
10 Must-See Hawaiʻi Beaches
Put these beach adventures on your Hawai‘i bucket list.
March 23, 2020
This Oʻahu Distillery is Making Hand Sanitizers Instead of Whiskey
With the spread of COVID-19 and demand for hand sanitizers, Koʻolau Distillery converted its operation this week and will donate everything to first...
March 20, 2020
Did You Know Hawaiʻi Has Its Own Four-Leaf Clover?
The ʻihiʻihilauakea is a rare, endangered fern that resembles the lucky shamrock.
March 17, 2020

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Maui

10 Must-See Hawaiʻi Beaches
Put these beach adventures on your Hawai‘i bucket list.
March 23, 2020
Maui's Fat Daddy's Smokehouse Serves Some of the Best Barbecue in Hawaiʻi
Maui's Fat Daddy's Smokehouse serves some of the best barbecue in Hawaiʻi
March 9, 2020
Growing Up Wild: A Q&A with Author Toby Neal
Maui-based writer Toby Neal’s memoir, “Freckled,” tells the compelling story of a haole (Caucasian) girl growing up on Kaua‘i in the ’70s.
February 5, 2020
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel Reveals Details on a $65 Million Property Enhancement
The Kealaula property enhancement project aims to redesign the 180-room Kauaʻi Wing, refresh the courtyard and open a new beachfront restaurant. 
January 30, 2020
Discover a Craft Beer Lover's Haven on Maui at The Pint & Cork
Beer aficionados need look no further than this chill gastropub at The Shops at Wailea.
January 22, 2020
Did You Know There are Alpaca in Hawaiʻi?
A handful of farms across the Islands raise the livestock for its coveted fleece. And they’re adorable.
January 21, 2020

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Food & Drink

Why You Should Support Hawaiʻi Restaurants Right Now, Updated
UPDATED March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
Maui's Fat Daddy's Smokehouse Serves Some of the Best Barbecue in Hawaiʻi
Maui's Fat Daddy's Smokehouse serves some of the best barbecue in Hawaiʻi
March 9, 2020
What to Eat at Royal Hawaiian Center’s New Food Hall in Waikīkī
Waikīkī Food Hall boasts eight unique food and drink options you won’t want to miss.
March 6, 2020
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
March 5, 2020
Barbecue and Brunch in Kailua? Yes, Please
Easy Que, a barbecue spot on Windward Oʻahu that opened last year, now serves brunch on weekends—and you don’t want to miss it.
March 4, 2020
How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
March 3, 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 Expert Hiking Trails on Oʻahu
April 7, 2020
The 5 Best Farm Tours on Hawaiʻi Island
April 2, 2020
The 5 Best Poke Shops on Kauaʻi
April 1, 2020
The 5 Best Hotels for Families on Oʻahu
March 27, 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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Restaurant Guide

Watch & Listen

Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP28
From the safety of their homes, Cat and Kevin bring you the latest on what is currently happening in Hawaiʻi and how they're fighting off the boredom...
March 30, 2020
Listen to Our Playlist While You Dream of Hawaiʻi
Stuck at home? Don’t worry. This curated playlist will make you feel like you’re on vacation in the Islands.
March 23, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP27
Nothing will stop the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, and Cat and Kevin are back again (with new hire Shelley Shiroma) to talk about the COVID19...
March 16, 2020
WATCH: Go behind the scenes at ʻIolani Sportswear in Honolulu
In the first of our new Holo Holo video series, the team at the iconic aloha wear company show us how the company has evolved.
March 13, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP26
Cat and Kevin answer frequently asked questions about traveling to Hawaiʻi on this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. 
March 2, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP25
Keone Kealoha from Kanu Hawaiʻi joins Cat and Kevin to talk about spreading aloha through volunteering efforts. 
February 18, 2020

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Paradise Awaits with Hilton Hawaiʻi

How to Spend One Extra Day on Oʻahu
With Hilton properties in Hawaiʻi, staying four nights means getting the fifth one free, so here are a few ways you can enjoy an extra day in...
February 21, 2020
Volcano Lovers Won't Want to Miss this Hawaiʻi Island Tour
January 10, 2020
8 Tips for Planning a Maui Destination Wedding
Aim for the off seasons, send out your invitations early and please, please wear sunscreen.
December 4, 2019
Your Family-Friendly Guide to West Oahu
Here are six ways you and your ohana can enjoy Oahu’s wonderful West Side. 
October 31, 2019
Embrace your Need for Speed with a Polaris Slingshot
Part car, part motorcycle, the Polaris Slingshot is the ride Hawaii thrill-seekers have been looking for. 
October 7, 2019
Your Girlfriends Getaway Guide to Waikiki
Grab your gals, pack the sunscreen and get your bikini bottom to Waikiki. 
August 22, 2019

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Island of Hawaiʻi

10 Must-See Hawaiʻi Beaches
Put these beach adventures on your Hawai‘i bucket list.
March 23, 2020
Find Solitude and Serenity at the Waipiʻo Wayside Bed and Breakfast
At the very least, come to this quaint Hawaiʻi Island B&B for the buttermilk banana pancakes.
March 11, 2020
There's a New Viewing Area to see the Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The spot is located further back from the dangerous sea cliffs at the end of Chain of Crater Road.
March 10, 2020
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
March 5, 2020
This Little Zoo is a Hidden Gem on Hawaiʻi Island
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo is the only zoo in the U.S. located in a tropical rainforest.
March 3, 2020
Hawaiʻi’s Famous Lava Tube Reopens Today
Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been closed to the public for nearly two years.
February 21, 2020

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Kauaʻi

10 Must-See Hawaiʻi Beaches
Put these beach adventures on your Hawai‘i bucket list.
March 23, 2020
Explore the Majestic Nāpali Coast with Kauaʻi Sea Tours
Adventure along one of the world's most spectacular coastlines aboard a luxury catamaran or on a thrilling ocean raft.
March 3, 2020
Kōloa Rum Co. Expands to Its Namesake, the Historic Sugar Town of Kōloa, Kauaʻi
The local rum company pays tribute to Hawaiʻi’s sugar cane history with a new Kōloa facility, slated to open in late 2020.
February 24, 2020
Growing Up Wild: A Q&A with Author Toby Neal
Maui-based writer Toby Neal’s memoir, “Freckled,” tells the compelling story of a haole (Caucasian) girl growing up on Kaua‘i in the ’70s.
February 5, 2020
HAWAI‘I Magazine's 2020 Photo Contest Winners
The stunning photos taken in the Islands that won first and second place in our annual contest.
January 15, 2020

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