Sure, the beaches and hikes and landscapes of Hawaiʻi get most of the attention from visitors, but when it comes to what gives Hawaiʻi that aloha spirit, you have to take into account the Islands’ towns. That is, after all, where the people are. From businesses to tours, shops and boutiques, it’s the positive attitudes and […]
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
It’s the list you’ve all been waiting all year for. The votes are in, and the results are below. Hawaiʻi’s Top 6 islands, ranked from “best” to “still really amazing” by our readers. It’s not like you can go wrong traveling to any of these islands, but for curiosity’s sake, here are the results! 1.
Vote now in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards: Tell us which beaches, hiking trails, lūʻau, hotels, food trucks and surf spots are your favorites. The results will be printed in our March/April 2021 issue. While there are over 50 state parks in Hawaiʻi, there are only nine areas designated as “national parks” in the Islands.
Vote now in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! Tell us which beaches, hiking trails, lūʻau, hotels, food trucks and surf spots are your favorites! The results will be printed in our March/April 2021 issue! People may argue about who’s got the best loco moco. But one thing is rarely disputed: the origin of the
Vote now in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! Tell us which beaches, hiking trails, lūʻau, hotels, food trucks and surf spots are your favorites. The results will be printed in our March/April 2021 issue. The Islands are known for their amazing beaches, no doubt about that, and Kauaʻi in particular features some of the finest
Vote now in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! Tell us which beaches, hiking trails, lūʻau, hotels, food trucks and surf spots are your favorites! The results will be printed in our March/April 2021 issue! You’re on vacation. So, of course, dessert! Maui has some of the best bakeries in the state, from old-school shops
Refreshing, portable and oh-so-customizable, shave ice is one of the most refreshing treats to enjoy while basking in the hot Hawaiian sun. And with so many good spots to choose from all around the island of O‘ahu, what’s stopping you from trying them all? 1. Matsumoto Shave Ice
Creating a list of Oʻahu’s top five beaches when there are so many out there just as blue and beautiful as the next is a difficult task—to say the least. Fortunately, nominations for the best Oʻahu beaches for our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards poured in from our readers around the world. So, while every beach
From black sand beaches to volcanic landscapes, Hawai‘i Island has some incredible sights to see. And you don’t need to be in tiptop shape to experience them. Whether you’re walking alone or with family, all you need for these easy hikes is a good pair of athletic shoes, sunscreen, a fully charged cell phone, a
Hawaiʻi’s not all pretty beaches and tropical weather. OK, it’s a lot of that, but scattered throughout the Islands are historic relics and sites, in all shapes and sizes. It helps that so many significant events have occurred in Hawaiʻi, from the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 to the unification of the islands
Creating a list of Maui’s best beaches is an incredibly difficult job. They’re all as blue and beautiful as the next. Fortunately, our readers voted on what strips of sand they love the most in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, giving us an ordered list of Maui’s five best beaches. 1. Kāʻanapali Beach Photo: Getty
