** 10/16/17 Update: Iao Valley State Monument is currently closed, starting Monday, October 16, for an estimated period of two months for flood repairs and slope stabilization. Please check the Hawaii Division of State Parks for its current status. ** Iao Valley State Monument reopened August 5, 2017, after being closed in September […]
Along the southerly slopes of Kahoolawe, a sacred pohaku (rock) is poised dangerously at the edge. The flat boulder, about 12 feet in diameter and etched with petroglyphs, sweeping lines and 32 poho, or pecked man-made cupules, lies horizontal from the precipice of a fast-eroding ravine. Elevated 20 feet high, believed to be purposefully aligned
If it’s Thursday morning in Kaanapali, and you’re walking in front of the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, you might see people lizard crawling and swinging around really large sticks. It’s all part of the Kiakahi program that’s now offered at the resort—an innovative style of fitness unlike anything you’ll find at a gym. Opened
Every morning, courageous visitors face one of mankind’s ultimate fears and go soaring off the side of Maui’s famous Haleakala Volcano, their toes dangling as high as 3,000 feet above land. Under the guidance of local company Proflyght Paragliding, this expedition will test your mental fortitude. But if you’re brave enough to take the leap,
There aren’t very many places in the world where you can order a cup of locally grown coffee while listening to the sound of crashing surf at the base of a 10,000-foot volcano. That’s the scene you’ll find, however, on the deck of Paia Bowls, a popular hideaway that specializes in coffee, smoothies and acai
It’s 9 p.m. in Maalaea Harbor, on Maui’s southern coastline, the sky is as dark as a sleek black dress and everybody is barefoot. You’d never expect this group of people was here to enter a nightclub, yet here we are, gathered in the harbor, listening to waves crash against the rocks as the Southern
There are luxury resorts, and then there are all-inclusive, five-star luxury resorts. At Travaasa Hana, not having to lift a muscle to pull out a credit card upon ordering a freshly caught mahimahi sandwich, is a pampered sense of paradise that’s real easy to get used to—something I learned during a two-night stay at the
Scuba divers visiting Maui may already be privy to Molokini Crater and Honolua Bay, but Maui’s south side shouldn’t be overlooked. From Kihei to Makena, there are plenty of dive spots to choose from off its miles of sandy beaches that allow easy accessibility into the water and conditions that work well for all skill
On Maui’s famous Road to Hana, away from town and cell phone reception, is a culinary gem that’s wowing people from all over the world. It’s a little barbecue shack (or what we would describe as a few tarps thrown over a metal frame) near Mile Marker 10. Next to it is a small parking
Wear your favorite red, white and blue attire and head to one of these celebrations and fireworks displays happening in the Islands, all of which take place on Tuesday, July 4. OAHU Picnic on the Pier at Pearl HarborCelebrate Independence Day with fireworks and fun on one of America’s most historic ships, the USS Missouri.
Start on Maui … Start your island hopping on Maui for five days, and stay at the dreamy Paia Inn fronting a quiet, white-sand beach. Located centrally in the hip north shore town of Paia, there’s plenty of shopping, food and activities to keep you busy. It’s also a convenient starting point for two trips
Sitting atop a piano in a glamorous, black evening gown, a red feather boa flung dramatically around her neck and belting out a popular 1940s Hawaiian standard, Amy Hanaialii is in the zone. In the darkened room, a single spotlight beams down as she charms the audience from her throne with a jazzy rendition of
