Humpback whales, or na kohola, migrate from Alaskan waters to Hawaii in the winter and spring months of November (sometimes earlier) through May every year, seeking warm waters for breeding and birthing new calves. From the islands’ beaches or lookouts, you might catch sight of them in the distance, but we highly recommend booking a […]
When a kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian) attends a luau that is geared towards visitors we usually come with high expectations. For the most part, it’s because we’ve been to Hawaiian feasts where the food is home cooked by loved ones and we’re celebrating a birth, marriage, graduation or retirement. It’s hard for any business to recreate genuine
Craft beer, sustainability and culture are brewed into an intoxicating experience on the fun and informative guided tour of the Maui Brewing Co. brewery in Kihei. Located on Lipoa Parkway in the new Maui Research and Technology Park, this brewing facility feels like a real-life adult-version of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” only you don’t
Between Kaanapali and Kapalua on the island of Maui, the town of Napili lies hidden from the main road. It’s a residential neighborhood intertwined with boutique hotels and vacation condos, offering less crowds in comparison to its neighboring resort towns. Visitors, who are looking for a leisurely experience without the haste, love this place, and
Peʻahi, the world-famous big wave break on Maui’s north shore, is not for the faint of heart. In the winter months, Peʻahi’s waves can measure anywhere between 40 to 60 feet. For a big wave contest to occur, they must reach a minimum of 35 to 45 feet and yesterday surely exceeded that. Also known
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a blessing in the sky your wallet has been praying for … maybe. Island Air debuted two new packages today targeted at both leisure-seeking and business-commuting travelers. It’s called the Island Pak that Dave Pflieger, Island Air’s CEO, calls their attempt to “provide a convenient way for travelers
Bistro Molokini The restaurant at the Grand Wailea offers a three-course feast with choices of pumpkin bisque, argula salad, sage garlic roasted turkey and pumpkin cheese or pie for dessert. $52 per person, children 5 and under staying at the hotel eat free, reservations recommended, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, (800) 888-6100, grandwailea.com/dine/bistro-molokini Fleetwood’s
It’s not all sunny skies here in Hawaii. If it’s raining, it probably means that hike you really wanted to do is a muddy mess, and that beautiful view you wanted to see in the mountains is covered with clouds. Rather than stressing over what you may miss seeing during your trip, our staff brainstormed some
As if Hawaii’s golden sand beaches weren’t enough, there are stretches of coastline across the Hawaiian Islands that sparkle in a magnificent variety of other colors. Black sand beaches These majestic beaches are the result of lava flowing into the ocean. When the basalt reaches and settles at the surface, these beautiful, unusual and haunting
Another Apple software update, another major void concerning emojis for Hawaii people who text. Whether you’re visiting the Islands or call it your full-time home, a special place calls for a handful of icons to enter our emoji-dom. Since at this rate it looks like we won’t be getting a darn shaka emoji until iOS
For those of you who are too creeped out to actually be physically near these, now you can check out some of Hawaii’s spookier locales from the, uh…safety of your home. Take this virtual tour of these six notorious places throughout the state that have popular stories and urban legends attached to them. 1.
Planning to swing your way through some of Hawaii’s beautiful fairways? Make the most of your golf outing with some insider recommendations courtesy of Maui’s award-winning Wailea Golf Club. 1. Leave your clubs behind. Save on baggage fees and the hassle of hauling your own clubs to Hawaii. Most resort courses in the islands have
