HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards are back, with our biggest category of the year—best island. It goes without saying that all of the Hawaiian Islands are pretty dang amazing, but the readers have spoken—by voting!—and the results are in. From Molokaʻi to Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu, here are the best islands in Hawaiʻi according […]
HAWAIʻI Magazine’s most anticipated issue, the annual Readers’ Choice Awards, is out now! The pages of the 2023 spring issue are filled with lists of the most beloved towns, beaches, hotels, restaurants, activities and more in the Islands. From great beginner surf spots on Oʻahu and epic hikes on Maui to the fluffiest malasada on
This March, HAWAIʻI Magazine readers spent a lot of time preparing to travel to Kauaʻi—whether they’re first-timers or seasoned regulars—visitors wanted to know what to expect on a trip to the beloved Garden Isle. Along with what to pack and where to make reservations across the Islands, readers wanted to know what not to do
Festivals are popping up across Hawaiʻi this April. You can kick off the month on Maui with the 31st annual Celebration of the Arts hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. The event brings together artisans, educators, speakers and entertainers, who work to perpetuate Hawaiian art and traditions. Over on Hawaiʻi Island, the second annual Hawaiʻi
What would you do with a basket full of abalone? In round one of Food Network’s “Chopped” episode christened “A Bunch of Abalone,” contestants were tasked with turning these marine snails into creative, well-presented and of course, delicious, appetizers. Although McKenna Shea had never prepared sea snails leading up to the competition that was aired
The credits roll as the lights come on. I’m seated in the foyer of the Hawai‘i Theatre and I can’t stop staring at the walls. Intricate gold detailing highlights the delicate ornaments and fixtures fixed around the theater screen, which had just finished showing “The Princess Bride.” The viewing had been unlike any movie-watching experience
From birthdays and graduations to weddings and momentous achievements, lei is a ubiquitous gift commemorating celebrations and life transitions. The gift is considered a symbol of gratitude, love and honor in Hawaiʻi. For many long-time residents, it’s a ritual to visit the neighborhood lei stand to pick a gift made from fresh pua (flower) such as
As the sun sets over the Pacific, Maui’s sky turns into a fiery canvas. Off the beach, calm, glassy waters shimmer with vibrant shades of red and orange. From the mountains, lucky observers watch as the magic hour casts its spell over the Valley Isle, and from a delightful seaside restaurant, diners feast their eyes
Açaí and superfood smoothie bowls exploded in popularity thanks to their touted benefits and beautiful presentations. And the craze is still strong. In the Islands, local shops take açaí and smoothie bowls to the next level. Here, you’ll find açaí bases packed with extra superfoods and smoothie bowls topped with Island favorites like poi and
Regardless of the season, Hawaiʻi lures travelers with its warm weather, clear skies and cooling trade winds. But that doesn’t mean all seasons in the Islands are equal. Take the rainy season, which runs from November through March. This February, Hawaiʻi experienced a storm system referred to as a Kona low, a type of subtropical
Episode 104 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” is a tribute to Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown. The streets of these Oʻahu neighborhoods are filled with fascinating stories and are home to establishments that have persevered through some of the most transformative decades in Hawaiʻi. READ MORE: Your Guide Downtown Honolulu, Oʻahu These businesses include
While gusty winds and heavy rain persist across Hawaiʻi, Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island was blanketed with snow. And the summit wasn’t the only spot on the volcano to receive dusting. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, it snowed at the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center, which sits at an elevation of about 9,200 feet. The
