Hana, Maui, is a lush place, and there’s no better way to experience the bounty grown by local farmers and caught by Hana-based fishermen than at these food trucks and farm stands along Hana Highway. 1. Ono Organic Farms Fruit Stand Da Fish Shack is recommended by locals for its fish and chips and other […]
On Friday, Aug. 16 we will be celebrating National Rum Day—and what better way to celebrate (and have people asking “but why is the rum gone?”) than with one of these tropical-tasting drinks that come to us courtesy local distiller Koloa Rum Co., made from Hawaiian sugarcane on the island of Kauai. Classic Koloa Tai Photo:
Perhaps you’ve seen the friendly, distinctively-colored nene (pronounced “nay-nay”) at a park, wildlife refuge, ranch, golf course or zoo in Hawaii. But there’s more to these inquisitive birds than meets the eye. 1. The nene goose is descended from the Canadian goose. Photo: Getty Images 4. The Hawaiian name “nene” comes from the bird’s soft,
Beth Chapman, who was Duane “Dog” Chapman’s other half and co-star in the popular reality TV show “Dog the Bounty Hunter” and its spin-off series “Dog and Beth: On the Hunt,” passed away Wednesday, June 26 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu after a battle with throat cancer. She was 51 years old. This Saturday,
There’s a difference between local food (loco moco, chicken katsu, saimin) and actual Hawaiian food. If you’re craving the more traditional stuff, stop at these reader-endorsed restaurants to get your poi, laulau, kalua pig, poke, squid luau, pipi kaula and haupia fix. 1. Helena’s Hawaiian Food The James Beard Award-winning Helena’s is one of those
Few things declare the laid-back Hawaiʻi lifestyle as boldly as the aloha shirt. Like many pivotal origin stories, (take the heated debate over who invented the loco moco in Hilo, for example) the exact party responsible for the birth of the aloha shirt is hard to pin down. One of the most well-known stories goes
The iconic American battleship USS Missouri, based at Pearl Harbor, Oahu and affectionately known as the “Mighty Mo,” has her own postage stamp now. On June 11, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the USS Missouri (BB-63) with the release of this new Forever stamp, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning on
Hana, Maui, is, for most people, a stop on the journey and not a destination. But when given the chance to stay for a few days, I discovered so many things about this little town that I hadn’t noticed just passing through—hidden gems, historical architecture and cultural stories that made me realize how truly special
On Memorial Day in 1999, Her Holiness Shinso Ito, Head Priest of Shinnyo-en, officiated the inaugural Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony at Keehi Lagoon on Oahu’s south shore. In 2002, the ceremony was moved to the beach at Ala Moana Regional Park, where it has grown into one of the largest remembrance ceremonies in the country. In 2019,
Perched on a hill overlooking lush Hana, Maui, Travaasa Hana’s historic Plantation Guest House, available for weddings, exclusive entertaining or group retreats, looks like something out of a fantasy. With its elegant architecture, spacious lanai and wide manicured lawn, it stands out in stark contrast to the surrounding jungle, and the airy interior is quintessentially modern Hawaiian style.
So you’ve made it to Hana, whether by driving or flying, and you’ve got a whole two days to check out the tiny town and nearby region. Here are our suggestions on what to do and eat, and some hidden gems for you to uncover in this friendly little East Maui town. DAY 1 Hana
Everybody loves Spam, and here in Hawaii we eat more of it than folks in any other state. One of the biggest ways we show our love is at the annual Waikiki Spam Jam, a bustling street festival that takes over most of Kalakaua Avenue, with about 30,000 Spam lovers in attendance each year. At
