Whether it’s the rushing city landscape of Honolulu or the down-to-earth vibes of Paia, every community in Hawaii has got its appeal. Unfortunately, it’d be pretty difficult to visit every town or city in Hawaii in one trip, so here are the top voted on in our 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Lahaina, Maui Back […]
When one thinks of Hawaii, they equally think about lying on one of Hawaii’s best beaches and sipping on a mai tai while playing with those cute tiny umbrellas. Now you can sip on the best of them with this 2018 ranking for best mai tai, as voted in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Mai
Malasadas, the sugar-dusted, deep-fried Portuguese doughnuts, have become a staple in comfort food in Hawaii. These doughy treats are loved so much in Hawaii that Fat Tuesday turned into Malasada Day, when thousands of malasadas are sold over a course of a few hours. However, the debate about which location serves up the best malasadas
Creating a list of Hawaii’s top five beaches when there are countless out there just as blue and beautiful as the next is a difficult task. But, nominations for best beaches poured in from our readers around the world for our 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, as listed in our March/April 2018 issue, and here are
The topic of who makes the best loco moco in Hawaii is one that sparks much discussion, as we found out on our Facebook page during voting. It seems that you just can’t go wrong with this classic Hawaii-style carb-overload comfort food dish, traditionally a glorious pile of hamburger patty, eggs, rice and a whole lot
The votes for 2018 are in and we have the results. From HAWAI‘I Magazine’s sixth annual Readers’ Choice Awards, which took votes from visitors and kamaaina (longtime residents), here’s your ranked list of Hawaii’s best Islands, even though they’re all pretty spectacular. 1. Maui Photo courtesy Hilton Hawaiian Village Coming in second on the list,
What makes a resort luau experience great? In 2017, tiki torches and hula dancers just aren’t as exotic as they used to be. And if we’re being honest, luau food and entertainment can all feel the same. Cue collective eye rolling; cue the sighs. Even if going to a resort luau is what your grandparents did
Hawaii has long been known for its golf courses. Players enjoy breathtaking views and just enough of a challenge to keep them coming back for more rounds. Maui’s courses have consistently ranked among the best in Hawaii, and have even become international celebrities, in their own right. But which Maui courses are best? Our readers
Black-sand beaches, breathtaking canyons, awe-inspiring volcanoes, lush rain forests—there’s so much beauty across the Islands it’s hard to pick a favorite place. Fortunately, the national and state parks system has designated and protected some of the most stunning of Hawaii’s natural wonders. Between Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai, there are eight national parks
Are you even in Hawaii if you’re not eating shave ice? (Answer: No, you are not.) With the Islands’ warm weather, there’s rarely an hour when a shave ice cone, cup or bowl isn’t appropriate. Though they’re everywhere here and may appear a dime-a-dozen, remember that not all are hand-packed equal. For locals, shave ice (again,
The natural beauty of Maui and its extremes, from stunning volcanoes to lush valleys, make it a land of adventure. There are many companies offering ways to get out into the thick of it, whether your thrill is biking, snorkeling or airborne excursions, but these are the ones that got your top votes for your
Nothing brings to mind the magical ambiance of the Islands like lounging on the beach or by the pool, mai tai in hand (pineapple garnish entirely necessary, umbrella optional). And while the enduring icon of tiki culture has many recipes and as many variations as there are bars in Hawaii, here are the ones you
