From its humble beginnings when vendors peddled cups of powdered ice sweetened with fruit syrups out of pushcarts along the Honolulu Harbor, shaved ice has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Over a century later, a trip to Hawaiʻi is still not complete without this iconic local treat. 1. Matsumoto Shave Ice For […]
Known for its golden-sand beaches and waterfalls, Maui has long been a favorite of visitors. The Valley Isle offers the best of all words—outdoor adventures, global cuisine, rugged terrain, world-class surf and luxury. Here are five of the best high-end hotels and resorts—chosen by readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—that combine style, luxury, comfort
From white sandy beaches to rocky and rugged coastlines, the Garden Isle is home to a diverse selection of breathtaking beaches. Our readers say that these five are the best beaches on Kaua‘i to visit on your next trip. Read More: Our 10 Essential Experiences on Kauaʻi 1. Poʻipū Beach Poʻipū Beach topped the list this
Let’s face it: Pools matter! In fact, some travelers base their hotel choice on this one amenity. Hawaiʻi Island hotels have pools as varied as the island’s landscapes. Here are your five favorites, as voted in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Royal Kona Resort View this post on Instagram A post shared
Who doesn’t love a lūʻau? And Oʻahu has some of the best. Don’t believe us? Check out this list, all voted as the best in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Paradise Cove View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paradise Cove (@paradisecoveluau) Sprawling across a beautiful 12-acre beachfront estate, Paradise
Oʻahu is a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of state-run trails snaking all over the island. Here are the Top 5 Oʻahu hikes picked by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Diamond Head Summit Trail The trail that leads up to the summit of Lēʻahi (aka Diamond Head) is one of the most
Maui has some of the best beaches in Hawaiʻi—maybe even the world—from the golden coastline of Kāʻanapali Bay to the sunset shores of Mākena Beach. In fact, the island boasts more than 30 miles of beautiful beaches. Ranking them, though, is the challenge. Luckily, we left that up to you! Here are the Top 5
From a beachfront Disney-themed property to uber-luxe resorts, there are so many places to choose to stay on Oʻahu. But if you’re traveling with kids, a comfortable and family-friendly hotel with spacious rooms, keiki activities and fun pools are a must. Read on to see which resorts placed in the Top 5 in this year’s
When you think of Hawaiʻi, you think of beaches—and the Islands are home to some of the world’s best. Putting together a list of the best beaches is nearly impossible—so we asked our readers. The results are in, and here are the best beaches from around the Islands that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most in
From idyllic surf towns to cosmopolitan districts, Hawai‘i boasts of a diverse selection of neighborhoods to visit. According to this year’s pull of Readers’ Choice Awards, these are the top towns that you’ll need to put on your itinerary on your next trip to Hawaiʻi Read More: The Best Islands in Hawaiʻi in 2024 1. Honolulu,
The results are in. We have the winners of the HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and the list is now on newsstands. (Get your copy!) Find out what you, our readers, picked as your favorite beach, hotel spa, snorkeling spot, hiking trail, lūʻau and more. (The issue makes a great travel planner, just saying)
Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards has a few categories that residents and visitors truly go to bat for, and deciding which of the many amazing banana bread spots on Maui are the best of the best always ends up being a heated battle. The moist, sweet, nut-filled bread is held in high regard on the
