The first humpback whale of the 2024-2025 season was spotted off the coast of Kāʻanapali, Maui, on Oct. 8 by Capt. Matt Talbot and his crew. “Our crew and guests were ecstatic to be able to witness the season’s first sighted individual making its way through Maui Nui just a mile offshore, marking the start […]
Hawaiʻi tops WalletHub’s annual list of happiest states in the United States in its recent study. The Islands stood out for having great physical health among residents and for the longest life expectancy. WalletHub, a personal finance company, conducted research across the 50 states, examining residents in three categories: emotional and physical well-being, work environment,
It’s almost Halloween, and there are lots of spooky, festive fun to be had. Here are our picks for Halloween events you don’t want to miss. O‘ahu 3rd annual Halloween Surf-Off 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay For one of the more unique takes on a costume contest, head to the
Social media is ablaze with photos of what people are calling the “comet of the century.” More like “comet of your lifetime.” Sightings of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS started on Oct. 11 in the Northern Hemisphere, with people in Hawaiʻi flocking to southwestern coastlines just after sunset for a glimpse at this icy visitor from beyond Pluto.
A taste of this year’s Summer Olympics is coming to Maui as USA’s Artistic Swimming team brings their silver medal-winning performances to the shores of Wailea. On Sunday, Oct. 13, the team will wow guests at a one-of-a-kind performance in Wailea Beach Resort’s Maluhia infinity-edge pool. This up-close and personal performance starts at 4 p.m.
The 78th annual Aloha Festivals takes place in September, culminating in an annual floral parade on Saturday down Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī. This year’s parade—the 76th one, presented by ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach—will feature a procession of festive floral floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands and, of course, traditional pāʻū riders. The parade runs from 9
Updated 7:03 p.m., Sept. 18 Chain of Craters Road is now open as eruption hazards ease in Kīlauea volcano’s middle East Rift Zone, according to the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Hilina Pali Road and Kulanaokuaiki Campground are now open to traffic. With the exception of Nāpau, backcountry sites have reopened as well. Maunaulu Trail and
The 19-mile Chain of Craters Road that winds through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island remains closed after Kīlauea briefly erupted late Sunday night. #Kilauea erupted briefly last night in a remote area west of Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lava eruption started between 9:00-10:00 pm
Hawaiʻi Island is known for its active volcanoes, breathtaking sunsets and stunning black-sand beaches. And its collection of luxe accommodations is growing, too. This summer the adults-only, eight-room Hāmākua Hotel opened, perched on a 100-foot sea cliff along the rugged Hāmākua Coast. The hotel—formerly the Palms Cliff House Inn—sprawls across 25 beautiful acres located 11
Overlooking one of the best beaches in the world, Kāʻanapali Beach Resort has proudly served as Maui’s most Hawaiian hotel since 1964—an accolade earned through its continued commitment to authentic Hawaiian culture and experiences. Honored with prestigious readers’ choice awards from the likes of Condé Nast Traveler for Top Hawaiʻi Resort in 2023 as well
Before the pandemic one of the highlights at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oʻahu for many visitors was the canoe show, where dancers, singers and musicians rode double-hulled canoes and surfboards through the canals that run through the 42-acre, Polynesian-themed park in Lāʻie. Here’s what “Huki: A Canoe Celebration” looked like in 2018: During the
What started as a normal day on Aug. 8, 2023, ended with me helplessly watching as the island where I was born and raised was consumed by a fiery hellscape. The next morning, all of Maui awoke to discover the horrifying reality that our beloved, historic Lahaina Town was gone. The days that followed were
