Author: Grace Maeda
Your Guide to Kīlauea, Kauaʻi
Don’t confuse this peaceful town on Kauaʻi with the fiery volcano. This charming neighborhood is home to mushroom-powered cafés, trendy boutiques and a historic lighthouse.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP85: Protecting Our Oceans with the Maui Ocean Center
In honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, we welcome Maui Ocean Center’s general manager, Tapani Vuori. He shares expert advice on how to help the ocean and its marvelous marine species.
The 5 Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu in 2022
A trip to Hawaiʻi isn’t complete without experiencing a lūʻau. These are the best shows on Oʻahu in 2022, as voted by our readers.
Your Guide to Hawaiʻi’s 2022 Summer Festivals
Mark your calendars because these summer events and festivals you don’t want to miss.
The 8 Flowers for the 8 Main Hawaiian Islands
Sure, Hawaiʻi has a state flower, but did you know each island also has its own official flower?
Friday Night Fireworks Relaunch in Waikīkī After Two Years
The Waikīkī tradition returns on June 3.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP84: It’s Trivia Time!
Test your knowledge on all things Hawaiʻi and get to know our newest team member.
The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots on Kauaʻi in 2022
It wouldn’t be a trip to Kauaʻi without exploring what’s beneath the sea. Check out the snorkeling spots that HAWAI’I Magazine readers love the most.
Put This New Maui Eatery on Your Restaurant Radar
Spearheaded by Chris Kajioka and Mourad Lahlou, Waicoco is already a hot destination for elevated cuisine and oceanfront dining in Lahaina.
These Gourmet Caramel Apples are a Must-Try on Maui
Just one bite of this caramel-coated sweet and you’ll have a Good Apple addiction.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP83: 36 Hours on Kauaʻi
Co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda build an itinerary for a quick trip to the Garden Isle, filled with insider recommendations and essential travel tips based on their recent trip.
Every Cookie Comes from a Batch Made in Heaven at Maui Cookie Lab
Find old-fashioned favorites at Maui’s newest cookie shop and sweet deals during its first month open this May.
A Look Behind the Transformation at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali
With its new appearance and stronger ties to Hawaiian culture, the Maui resort is taking luxury to a new level.
The Best Loco Moco in Hawaiʻi in 2022
See which loco moco topped our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The 94th Lei Day Celebration Returns to Oʻahu This Sunday
Lei Day is May Day—no matter the day of the week.
Reservations Will Be Required at Hawaiʻi’s Most Recognizable Landmark
Lē‘ahi, also known as Diamond Head, is the third Hawaiʻi state park to require advanced reservations.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP82: We Got Maui on Our Minds
Expert food blogger and frequent traveler to Maui, Melissa Chang, joins the show to talk about all things Maui. There’s lots to discuss and love about the Valley Isle, the island that our readers voted as Best Island in our 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards.
Camping at this Popular Oʻahu Beach is Suspended to Protect Green Sea Turtles
Overnight camping at Bellows Field Beach Park in Waimānalo will once again be closed this summer to look after nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.
The 5 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi in 2022
The list of extraordinary beaches in Hawaiʻi could be endless, but here are the Top 5 beaches throughout the Islands as voted by our readers.
A Beginner’s Glossary to the Merrie Monarch Festival
Do you know the meaning of hoʻolauleʻa? Here’s a helpful list of common terms and definitions you may hear while watching the Merrie Monarch Festival this week.
Experience the Spirit of Hawaiʻi at Maui’s Annual Celebration of the Arts
Known as a grand celebration of Hawaiian arts and culture, the 30th annual festival returns in-person from April 15-16.
Taste True Farm-To-Table Cuisine at This Buzzworthy Maui Restaurant
In one of the oldest hotels in Hawaiʻi, Papaʻaina at the Pioneer Inn in Lahaina connects past to present with the use of local ingredients and culinary creativity.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP81: Eat Like a Local
Our co-hosts from Oʻahu and Maui dish on their favorite places to eat.
The 5 Best Islands in Hawaiʻi in 2022
The votes have been tallied and the results are in. Here’s a ranked list of the best islands to visit according to our readers.
What to Know About the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival
The highly anticipated hula event returns in April with a live audience and a limited number of invited guests. If you’re not among them, you can still check it out. Here’s how.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP80: What to Love about Hawaiʻi on Taylon’s Last Episode
Our social media savvy co-host reflects on her favorite things about living in the Islands as HAWAIʻI Magazine bids her farewell.
Cheers to National Cocktail Day with These 3 Drink Recipes
March 24 is National Cocktail Day. To celebrate, make these tropical drink recipes created by Kōloa Rum.
Great Under-the-Radar Breakfasts on Maui
From hole-in-the-wall eateries to no-frill diners, often the tastiest spots require venturing on the road less traveled.
These Vintage-Inspired Hotels Will Transport You to Waikīkī’s Golden Age
Where retro meets modern Hawaiʻi.
Your Checklist to Driving the Road to Hāna
You’ll want to know these tips before embarking on the picturesque but precarious road on Maui.
Help Create a 20-Foot Lei to Honor King Kamehameha III
The special garland will be offered at a lei draping ceremony on March 17.
Discover These Charming Walkable Towns in Hawaiʻi
You’ll want to hit these streets on your next vacation to the Islands.
What to Know About Interisland Travel with These Day Trip Guides
Here are the essentials on traveling between the islands on your next vacation to Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi Will Drop Indoor Mask Requirements on March 25
The statewide indoor mask mandate will expire at 11:59 p.m. on March 25 along with the Safe Travels program.
5 Trailblazing Wāhine in Hawaiʻi
These exceptional women in Hawaiʻi inspire us today on International Women’s Day—and will for many years.
What You Need to Know About Counties in Hawaiʻi Dropping COVID-19 Restrictions
While counties in Hawaiʻi repeal emergency Covid rules, the state's indoor mask mandate still stands.
Hawaiʻi Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions on Domestic Travel
Starting March 26, domestic travelers will no longer need to quarantine or show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter the state.
Our 10 Favorite Malasadas to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Hawaiʻi
Since Fat Tuesday is synonymous with malasada day in the Islands, why not taste as many of these deep-fried doughnuts as you can?
The Idyllic ʻĪao Valley Inn is Right Off the Beaten Path
For a quiet getaway, escape to this tropical inn.
Gordon Ramsay Visited This Beloved Maui Banana Bread Stand
“Banana bread that makes you curse—it's that good,” the celebrity chef said.
Boba Bar Pāʻia is Maui’s Newest Sweet Café
From boba tea to coffee, there’s a treat for everyone at the new neighborhood shop.
Taste the Islands’ Fresh Flavors with Pono Potions
Elevate your coffee routine or home-made happy hour with flavoring grown in Hawaiʻi. Or, visit this Chinatown café.
Discover One of Maui’s Oldest Family-Run Businesses
Like many multi-generational shops on Maui, the Hasegawa General Store is a part of the island's history.
A Gallery Guide: Where to See Maui’s Fine Art
From Kula to Kahakuloa, stellar art galleries are in every corner of the island.
Where to Celebrate the 2022 Chinese New Year in Hawaiʻi
Festivities across the Islands welcome the Year of the Tiger.
The Chef’s Guide to Hawaiʻi Grinds
Ever wonder where culinary creatives dine when they’re not in the kitchen? Well, we asked for you.
