Welcome to the majestic landscape of Kauai, which offers over 50 miles of white sand beaches—more beach per mile than any other island in Hawaii. With just ten percent of the island developed for commercial and residential use, this tropical paradise is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. In such a unique setting where the ocean meets […]
Kela Yzeiraj was born on Albania’s Mediterranean coast, a tucked-away landscape of wild mountains and undeveloped crescent beaches. She came to the Bronx, New York as a refugee from the civil turmoil in the early 90s. Amid towering concrete buildings and blaring car horns, her early years were defined by contradictions. As a young adult,
For hula practitioners and avid spectators, summer is another exciting season for cultural celebration as the Prince Lot Hula Festival takes center stage. While many halau prepare tirelessly for prestigious hula competitions, the Prince Lot Hula Festival distinguishes itself as Hawaii’s premier noncompetitive hula festival. Welcoming halau and dancers of all ages and skill levels,
I don’t think I’ve ever been so dumbfounded by plumeria before. The trees grow abundantly all across the island, with blooms of various hues and petal shapes. They’re so plentiful, in fact, after the tree was introduced to Hawaii in the mid-1800s, the blooms were used frequently for funerals; you could always count on them
It had rained for nearly a week straight, and the thick mud along the steepest road of its length in the United States filled the air with the heady scent of fresh, wet, vegetative earth. The sun was shining, finally, and it was the perfect time to visit: The abundant rain left waterfalls streaming down
Godiva is appreciating my butt scratches and honestly, I am appreciating her. Tail lifted high, she walks away for a moment before turning around and nuzzling her tiny head into my open palm. I’m in love. Godiva has stolen my heart, but like the chocolate she’s named after, I know I can’t have her. It’d
Looking to snap some great photos for the ‘gram for National Selfie Day on June 21? We found the perfect spot for one-of-a-kind shots: Epic Aloha, an interactive photo experience at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on Oahu. Photo: Kendall Trahan Photo: Kendall Trahan The exhibits change every six months and staff members said they
Grab your camera, water bottle, sunblock and snacks, these trails aren’t messing around when it comes to seriously amazing views. Peahi Overlook Broken surfboards serve as a warning of the ocean’s fury at this legendary surf spot. Photo: David Croxford Although I know the reward at the end of the trail will be worth it,
For centuries, humans have sensed that water holds vast healing powers—from the thalassotherapy, or sea therapy, in ancient Greece, to the way the thermal baths of Big Sur have been respected and revered for decades, to the world-renowned medicinal hot springs of Budapest. The mysterious way Earth’s water sources can act as a miraculous panacea
My feet may be dangling 20 feet above the turquoise water below, but my eyes are focused straight ahead at Leahi (Diamond Head) looming in the distance. It’s an incredibly clear afternoon in Hawaii Kai on the southern coastline of Oahu, and from one of H2O Sports Hawaii’s jet packs, it’s the first time I’m
It feels like I’m descending into another world. One step onto the steep 500-foot-long boardwalk at the entrance of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and I am transported back in time. Leaving the modern world behind, I follow the walkway to the bottom of the valley. There’s a canopy of trees above me, and I’m enveloped
You’ve been running around to kids’ school events, work meetings and family get-togethers all week. In this marathon-meets-juggling-fest of an existence, you’re seriously earning your gold star, but even MVPs need a vacation now and then. You deserve it—so what’s the hottest new family destination for getting away from it all? We say: Outer Space.
