While almost every trail in Hawaiʻi offers exceptional glimpses and views of the pristine, natural beauty the Aloha State has on offer, they’re not for every level of hiker. In fact, some hikes on Oʻahu should only be attempted by those who are in excellent physical condition and are steady on their feet. Just bring […]
Hawaiʻi Island is the youngest and largest Hawaiian island. Farmers have flocked to the island’s expansive, open fields to take a shot at raising 100% Kona coffee, vanilla beans and even baby seahorses. Here are the five best Hawaiʻi Island farm tours based on our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Kona Coffee Living History Farm
Early Hawaiians caught and diced fresh fish, marinating it with sea salt, limu (seaweed) and ʻinamona (roasted kukui nuts). They called the dish poke, which means to slice, or cut. As emigrants from China and Japan landed in the Islands to work on sugar plantations, they brought ingredients such as shoyu (soy sauce), sesame oil,
When booking a family vacation, it’s important to choose a hotel that everyone can enjoy. With stellar accommodations and ample on-site activities, these five family hotels on Oʻahu topped the list of our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Photo: Courtesy of Hilton Hawaiian Village The Waikīkī Starlight Lūʻau at
Looking for great Maui eateries that won’t break the bank? You won’t have to look very far on this island full of ʻono discoveries. Here are some of our editors’ favorites for an affordable, filling island meal. 1. Aloha Mixed Plate A bowl of Sam Sato’s famous dry mein. Photo: Courtesy of Sam Sato This
Hawaiʻi’s beaches may be its star attraction, but these one-of-a-kind curated gardens, with their picturesque views and unique collections of flora, are lush places of wonder. Read on for the Oʻahu botanical gardens our readers voted the best in 2020. 1. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden Photo: David Croxford Run by the nonprofit Hi‘ipaka LLC, this gorgeous
Our readers sipped, savored and then ranked their favorite versions of the iconic tropical drink in our 2020 Readers’ Choice. 1. Duke’s, Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi The Royal Hawaiian’s White Wash mai tai. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino The Royal Hawaiian’s classic bar is named after the mai tai, so no wonder they’re good at it. Try
Kauaʻi is home to lush greenery, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, making the oldest Hawaiian island an ideal spot for snorkeling enthusiasts. These five snorkeling spots topped the list of our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Mākua Beach (aka Tunnels Beach) Poʻipū Beach. Photo: Getty Images This popular family-friendly beach on Kauaʻi’s South Shore is
Trying to select top beaches in Hawaiʻi, which is known for its almost unending list of postcard-perfect coastlines and seashores, is an impossible task. There are just too many dazzling shorelines for us to choose from. Fortunately, our readers have given us their opinions on the pressing matter and we’ve compiled a list of the
Our readers know how much natural beauty can be found in Hawaiʻi—it’s part of what keeps visitors coming back. From lush rainforests to breathtaking canyons to surreal sea cliffs, here are the five state parks (out of 50) you ranked as your top places to visit in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Waimea Canyon
What better way than a farm tour to learn about Hawaiʻi’s rich agriculture history—and sample some of the freshest fruits around? Based on our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, these five farms offer the best tours. 1. Dole Plantation Photo: Getty Images Established in 1850, Kualoa Ranch sprawls across 4,000 acres on Oʻahu’s Windward Side and
There’s something special and different about every town in Hawaiʻi, from the energetic streets of Honolulu to the more laid-back country roads of Hanalei. And as much as we’d like to visit every one of them and experience their unique attractions, there are just too many towns and too little time. So, to make things
