Not every vacation has to be at a large, multi-wing hotel with over-the-top amenities (though we do understand those can be fun, too.) Sometimes nights away means wanting to stay at a more intimate and quiet getaway with less people around and more personalized service. Boutique hotels, in many instances, give these unique experiences. Whether […]
Few names stand out in the Hawaii’s culinary scene like Sam Choy’s. He’s one of the founding members of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, a world-famous television personality, a James Beard Award-winner, a restaurateur and an author. Now, thanks to a collaboration with his childhood friend, Sam Choy also has his first seafood truck in Hawaii at
Hawaii’s first event as part of the biennial art circuit is in full swing right now, and the striking art pieces in nine different locations around Honolulu are already trending on social media. In case you were wondering, “biennial,” which means an event occurring every two years, is also a term used in the art
While most people just go and eat dim sum like any other meal, there are actually entire social procedures and customs going back centuries centered around the act. Chinese dim sum began as a snack to accompany tea, before evolving into a meal all on its own. For this reason, in Chinese, people still say
Whether you’re a chocolate lover, in search of some great Hawaiian music, or want to go fly a kite, here are events worth checking out if you’re on the Islands in April. MAUI Chef Bloc: 50 Shades of HughApril 4 Executive chef Isaac Bancaco of Kaana Kitchen at Andaz Maui hosts a five-course artisan
Dig your fork into a pie chock full of fresh fruit and crumbling buttery goodness and you’ll know why everyone’s talking about Maui Pie. Named HAWAIʻI Magazine 2017 Readers’ Choice Award-winner for Best New Restaurant on Maui, the little shop in Kihei that specializes in homemade pies of every flavor is a rapidly rising star.
Off a picturesque beach in Kahala on Oahu, a young Polynesian voyager has carved out a niche for himself as a resident educator, tour guide and waterman at the Kahala Resort. Austin Kino, a 27-year-old junior navigator, has a seafarer’s eyes—blue, piercing, quick to read the subtle movements of wind, waves and wildlife. From years
Maui is an island of extremes. It’s one of the few places in the U.S. you can camp inside a volcano or on a black-sand beach. The weather outside can be cold and wet, or hot and dry, often in the same day, within a few miles of each other. Make sure you know where
In the last two weeks, Uber launched its services on both Kauai and Hawaii Island, adding another transportation option to the already-existing ones on both islands. The company’s expansion is important news for travelers to these two islands who are looking for another form of transportation. The popular ridesharing app, which enables its users to
Each year, the urban art collective Pow! Wow! Hawaii brings artists from all over the globe to the streets of Honolulu’s Kakaako district. The neighborhood lights up with artist workshops, film screenings, concerts and gallery shows, creative spaces, and the main attraction, dozens of artists working on giant, colorful murals throughout the neighborhood. Over a week in mid-February, onlookers watch
Ask for a recommendation on where to get breakfast in Kihei, Maui and it’s very likely the casual eatery, Kihei Caffe, will be named. Its exceptional home-cooked meals are no secret, and our readers voted it as the No. 2 place for breakfast on Maui in our “2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.” Serving more than 40
Hawaii ukulele virtuosa Taimane Gardner is a music prodigy who began playing at the age of 5, was discovered as a teenager by music legend Don Ho and has studied with modern ukulele superstar and island boy Jake Shimabukuro. She entrances audiences the world over with her fiercely passionate playing style and impressive mastery of the ukulele, whether
