During a visit to Oahu, HAWAII magazine reader Anna Aarons fell in love with Waikiki’s rainbow shower trees and asked us: How can I get a rainbow shower tree? You ask. We answer with information on taking any Hawaii plants back with you to the U.S. Mainland. Let’s start with rainbow shower trees—which are a […]
HAWAII magazine reader Edd Kogan wrote us with a question about the city of Hilo’s history with tsunamis: When were the last three tsunamis that damaged Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii? You ask, we answer. Tsunamis—large sea waves generated by earthquakes, underwater landslides and other disturbances—aren’t common occurrences in Hawaii. However, when they
HAWAII magazine reader Brookelynn Morris wrote us with a question about surf lessons: I’m heading to Honolulu for vacation soon, and I want to learn how to surf. Can you tell me the best way to learn? You ask, we answer. Oahu’s shores—as with all of the other Hawaiian Islands—offer wave action for a variety
Hawaii’s big wave season is here! High surf advisories have been issued for Oahu’s North Shore this week, just in time for the start of the 27th annual Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. The three event competition is the professional surf world’s most well-known and prestigious competition. And this year’s record $1 million Triple Crown
The humpback whales are back! The Maui News last week reported the first sighting of a pod of North Pacific humpback whales, spotted off the West Maui coast. Since then, even more whales have been spotted offshore around the Islands, marking the start of Hawaii’s annual humpback whale season. After spending the summer months feeding
Fishing is big in Hawaii, and that’s why nearly 20,000 people show up for the annual Hawaii Fishing & Seafood Festival, happening this Sunday at the Honolulu Fishing Village at Pier 38. You don’t have to be a fisherman to enjoy this festival. In fact, the ratio of fishermen to foodies definitely weighs in favor
HAWAII magazine reader Ken Fiske emailed us with a question regarding travel options to Hawaii: We have friends who want to come to Hawaii with us but don’t want to fly. Are there any passenger ships operating between the West Coast and Hawaii? You ask, we answer. Good news. Several cruise lines have Hawaii port
HAWAII Magazine reader Nancy Slater emailed us requesting the recipe for a cocktail she enjoyed while on Oahu: Would you have the recipe for a cocktail called a key lime colada? We had them at Ko Olina Resort this past summer and they are awesome. You ask. We answer. The drink you are referring to is
A HAWAII magazine reader asked us for some tips on buying one of Hawaii’s most iconic instruments: Where can we find ukuleles and banjo ukuleles (new & used) being produced or sold in Kauai? You ask, we answer. And we answered the question for all the Islands, not just Kaua‘i. Standard ukuleles are far easier
