Meet the Kaka family, founders of Oʻahu’s Pearl Harbor Tours, a company that takes visitors to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, as well as around the island’s popular attractions. With roots in the tour industry, father George Kaka and son Conway Kaka take their mission seriously: sharing a personal island experience with every […]
If you love everything coffee, then this two-and-a-half hour tram tour of Kauai Coffee’s expansive farmland is more than worth your money. Bus it around the plantation’s red dirt roads and learn about the farm and its history from entertaining tour guides onboard. After experiencing bird’s-eye views of the farm, relax back at the visitor
We know what you’re thinking. There’s nothing hidden about Waikiki, one of Hawaii’s most popular vacation towns. But if you dig a little deeper, there are hidden gems buried around every corner. To prove our point, we’ve made a video on where eat, which beach to see and how to enjoy your pau hana if you’re itching to
There’s so much to do and see on the Big Island. Come with us as we take you down breathtaking ziplines to the base of a private waterfall with Hawaii Forest & Trail, to a Greenwell Farms tasting tour of one of the Big Island’s most famous products, Kona coffee. Finally, relax with us oceanside
Food blogger Melissa Chang gives us the rundown on Hawaiian shave ice, its origins and two of the best places to get it: Shimazu Store in Honolulu and Baldwin’s Sweet Shop in Aiea, both on the island of Oahu. She’s also got some valuable tips on how to eat the fast-melting treat. Have Aloha
Journey along with three born-and-raised local surfer boys, Koa, Alex and Travis Smith, as they show us their favorite places on Oahu, Hawaii’s North Shore, including a quick pillbox hike, lunch at Pupukea Grill, the famous Pipeline surfing beach, the colorful little Sunrise Shack, and Lei Lei’s Bar & Grill, famous for its mai tais
A short and easy hike for people of all ages, Manoa Falls Trail, just outside Honolulu, is known for its lush vegetation and dramatic 100-foot waterfall. It’s a view that’s definitely worth the trip. Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII Magazine, creates micro-documentaries and short films about the Islands. Our storytellers and videographers travel throughout Hawaii
A family business that started in 1916, Kamaka Ukulele has become known as the makers of Hawaii’s finest ukuleles. For over a century, the Kamaka family has been dedicated to building masterfully handcrafted instruments with a rich, lasting tone and beautiful design. Production Manager Chris Kamaka gives us an exclusive look at the meticulous hand-building
Meet Jana and Misha Lam, rising designers in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their connection to and love for the islands inspires their fresh, elegant, handmade jewelry, accessories and screen prints. Here’s why people in Hawaii, and all across the world, are falling in love with their style. Find Jana Lam designs online. Take a look at Misha
Experience a day in the life of Hawaii-based company Ahi Assassins as they show us what it takes to put fresh Hawaiian ahi in their delicious, ultra-fresh poke bowls—from waking up early in the morning to catch fish on the open ocean to the care with which the line-caught fish is cut and served. Have
Join us as we take a look inside the legendary Battleship Missouri Memorial, located right next to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. An inspiration to millions of visitors, America’s last and most famous battleship was a floating city designed for speed and firepower. Now, she serves as a living museum. On
Dive into a snorkelers paradise at Shark’s Cove on Oahu’s North Shore. The popular rocky bay, part of Pupukea Beach Park, boasts sparkling, clear blue water, underwater caves and sea life everywhere, from schools of fish to honu (Hawaiian sea turtles). The adventure is waiting for you! Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII Magazine, creates
