If anyone understands the emotional connection you can have with a place—like Hawaiʻi—it’s Joanna Carolan. Her grandparents moved to Kauaʻi in 1968 and, as a child, she would spend entire summers on the island, hiking the fabled Nāpali Coast and visiting botanical gardens with her grandma. She even lived on Kauaʻi for a year as a teenager and attended Kapaʻa High School. “I always, […]
Ingredients: 5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Shoyu Chicken Sauce: 1 cup Aloha shoyu ¾ cup sugar 2 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 ½ tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic 1 oz peeled ginger Slurry (to thicken): 3 tablespoon flour 3 tablespoon water Directions: 1.Mix
Hawai‘i is a vacationer’s paradise. Beautiful rooms and top-notch service are the cherry on top of Hawai‘i’s breathtaking views, perfect weather and idyllic beaches. Planning the perfect Hawaiian vacation should be exciting, not stressful. On the pages ahead, we’ll show you some of Hawai‘i’s best properties so you know you’re getting the most of your
When you wear a piece of jewelry, what does it say? Does it speak to who you are, personalized with your own name? Does it last through the ages, a symbol of your family, heritage and culture? Or, does it tell a story about a place—the island you call home and the beauty of your
The secret ingredient in this delectable, hearty dish from The Pint & Cork, a brewpub located in the Shops at Wailea on Maui, is love. Be patient with the pork, because the end result is worth the time. This spin on the classic Hawaii loco moco combines tender Filipino adobo with farm fresh eggs, fragrant
Known as The Gathering Place, Oahu is home to both the bustling, cosmopolitan center of Honolulu, as well as the North Shore and its pastoral charm. From internationally renowned surfing to breathtaking mountain vistas to creative East-meets-West dining experiences, there’s a world of things to do, see and eat on this oasis in the middle
Hawaii Island, also known as The Big Island, is the youngest and largest isle in the Hawaiian archipelago. It’s also growing—fresh lava from Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, continues to create new land and lava rock beaches. But this island has far more to offer than its world-famous volcano. Home to all but
With pristine beaches, coursing rivers and untouched, lush greenery ready to be explored, the Garden Isle is a bucket-list destination for adventurers and relaxation-seekers alike. You can enjoy world-class amenities while experiencing the rich history of the oldest Hawaiian island, so grab your camera and a mai tai, leave your worries at home and say
Fondly known as the Valley Isle, Maui is the second largest of the islands that make up the Hawaiian archipelago. A playground of emerald green mountains, jungle valleys, quaint towns and sprawling beaches, Maui is a destination primed for romance and adventure. Home to the famous volcano Haleakala (“House of the Sun”), countless waterfalls and
Resting at the foot of Mauna Kahalawai, or the West Maui Mountains, lies something unexpected: Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop, a restaurant that envelopes you in the sights and smells of a place that brings comfort, nostalgia and scrumptious fresh-baked pies. It’s a treat to stop here for one of the signature sweet or savory
The food of Hawaii is most commonly described as being a reflection of its multiethnic population, a smorgasbord of exotic delicacies brought to the table by various ethnic groups as each came to call the Islands home. While this familiar axiom is largely true, it is also interesting to explore in greater detail why people
