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Hawaiʻi Hotel Deals: Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020
From the Prince Waikīkī on Oʻahu to the Royal Kona Resort on Hawaiʻi Island, everyone's got big savings for travelers.
November 27, 2020
ʻĪao Valley is Once Again Open to the Public
The scenic Maui park had been closed during much of the COVID-19 period.
November 25, 2020
How to Make Hawaiʻi-Style Pumpkin-Haupia Pie
This simple recipe will bring Island flavors to any holiday meal.
November 25, 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 the HAWAIʻI Magazine Staff (And Friends) are Thankful for this Year
What are you thankful for this year? 
November 25, 2020
Your Walking Guide to Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island
The luscious Hawaiʻi Island district is packed to the brim with gardens, fish markets and museums, and you don't even need a car to see it all.
November 24, 2020

Oʻahu

Ala Moana Center Survival Guide: Holiday 2020 Edition
From 2020 Black Friday deals to new holiday hours, here's everything you need to know if you're looking to visit Ala Moana Center this holiday season...
November 23, 2020
What You Need To Know If You're Traveling To Hawaiʻi Now—UPDATED
On Oct. 15, the state will start its pre-arrival testing program—and it’s complicated.
November 20, 2020
Alaska Airlines Teams Up with Mālama Hawaiʻi to Plant Nearly 900 Trees on Oʻahu
The airline promises to plant one tree for every flight to the Hawaiian Islands.
November 18, 2020
Take a Hike in Hawaiʻi Today—and Everyday
On National Take a Hike Day, we rounded up some of our favorite stories on hiking in the Islands.
November 17, 2020
Shop for Unique Hawaiʻi Products Live Online on Friday
Listen to new entrepreneurs pitch their products at Honolulu-based Mana Up Hawaiʻi’s annual showcase—then buy them online.
November 16, 2020
Disney Shares Its Recipe for the Popular Hawaiʻi Drink POG
Now you can enjoy this Island drink wherever you are.
November 16, 2020

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Maui

ʻĪao Valley is Once Again Open to the Public
The scenic Maui park had been closed during much of the COVID-19 period.
November 25, 2020
Take a Hike in Hawaiʻi Today—and Everyday
On National Take a Hike Day, we rounded up some of our favorite stories on hiking in the Islands.
November 17, 2020
Everything You Need To Know About Shipping Your Car to Hawaiʻi
You don’t have to leave your wheels behind when you move.
November 17, 2020
Surf Meets Return To Maui and Oʻahu's North Shore This Winter
The World Surf League launches the 2021 Championship Tour in December with broadcast-only events in the birthplace of the sport.
November 10, 2020
5 Tips and Tricks for These Popular Hawaiʻi Beaches and Bays
From Waikīkī Beach to Papakōlea Beach and Honolua Bay, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your beach day goes smoothly. 
November 9, 2020
What You Need To Know About These 18 Popular Visitor Attractions in Hawaiʻi
Find out which ones are open, still closed or have new safety measures in place.
October 22, 2020

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Food & Drink

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at these 3 Kapa‘a Eateries
You might have a sugar rush by the time you leave Kauaʻi.  
November 24, 2020
kauai coffee flavors
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Coffee Drinkers
It's the season of giving and Kaua‘i Coffee is here to help you bring joy and share aloha with everyone on your list this holiday season.
November 17, 2020
What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway?
Here’s your cheat sheet. 
November 11, 2020
Add Some Sweetness to Your Day with a Yellow Watermelon from Kaua‘i
The juicy, bright yellow flesh tastes just as sweet as it looks.
November 4, 2020
The Beloved Alan Wong’s Honolulu Restaurant is Closing For Good
The iconic farm-to-table restaurant on Oʻahu is one of many that have closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
November 3, 2020
Get Grilling With This New Hawaiʻi Cookbook
ʻThe ʻOhana Grill Cookbook’ features 50 Hawaiʻi-inspired recipes for your grill, from guava chicken to adobo pork belly bao.
November 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 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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Restaurant Guide

Watch & Listen

Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP45
With Thanksgiving just around the bend, we've assembled the entire HAWAIʻI Magazine editorial team for this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel...
November 23, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP44
Planning a trip to Hawaiʻi this winter? Then you'll want to watch Cat and Kevin discuss how to plan a vacay itinerary during these turbulent times. 
November 9, 2020
Haunted Hawaiʻi: Fog Over Nuʻuanu
In this episode, master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui tells a story about blessing a Nuʻuanu home after a woman had died of cancer.
October 30, 2020
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP43
Love scary stories? Then this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, featuring master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, is for you. 
October 26, 2020
Haunted Hawaiʻi: An Encounter with Menehune
In this episode, master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui talks about an East Oʻahu home frequented by the legendary race of small people.
October 23, 2020
Haunted Hawaiʻi: The Un-Blessable House on Oʻahu
In this episode, Lopaka Kapanui tells the story about a flamboyant kahuna (priest) who tries to bless an un-blessable house on Oʻahu.
October 16, 2020

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Island of Hawaiʻi

Your Walking Guide to Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island
The luscious Hawaiʻi Island district is packed to the brim with gardens, fish markets and museums, and you don't even need a car to see it all.
November 24, 2020
Take a Hike in Hawaiʻi Today—and Everyday
On National Take a Hike Day, we rounded up some of our favorite stories on hiking in the Islands.
November 17, 2020
It’s Already Snowing in Hawaiʻi
While the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa were capped with snow, the rest of the state enjoyed beach-day weather.
November 17, 2020
5 Tips and Tricks for These Popular Hawaiʻi Beaches and Bays
From Waikīkī Beach to Papakōlea Beach and Honolua Bay, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your beach day goes smoothly. 
November 9, 2020
Q&A with Fishpond Educator and Caretaker Luka Mossman
Luka Mossman and his family have spent over two decades restoring and maintaining the Hale o Lono Fishpond, and it now serves as a center for culture...
November 5, 2020
What You Need To Know About These 18 Popular Visitor Attractions in Hawaiʻi
Find out which ones are open, still closed or have new safety measures in place.
October 22, 2020

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Kauaʻi

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at these 3 Kapa‘a Eateries
You might have a sugar rush by the time you leave Kauaʻi.  
November 24, 2020
kauai coffee flavors
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Coffee Drinkers
It's the season of giving and Kaua‘i Coffee is here to help you bring joy and share aloha with everyone on your list this holiday season.
November 17, 2020
Take a Hike in Hawaiʻi Today—and Everyday
On National Take a Hike Day, we rounded up some of our favorite stories on hiking in the Islands.
November 17, 2020
5 Tips and Tricks for These Popular Hawaiʻi Beaches and Bays
From Waikīkī Beach to Papakōlea Beach and Honolua Bay, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your beach day goes smoothly. 
November 9, 2020
Add Some Sweetness to Your Day with a Yellow Watermelon from Kaua‘i
The juicy, bright yellow flesh tastes just as sweet as it looks.
November 4, 2020

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