The Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Oʻahu for another year of cultural celebrations. From June 12 to 14, events will take place at various locations from Ala Moana to Waikīkī. More than 1,000 visitors from Japan are expected to participate in the festival, along with more than 2,500 local performers and participants. The free event attracted more […]
I’ve never fished in my life, so I’m a little nervous as I drive up to a fish farm on a Monday afternoon. It’s a holiday, so kids are out of school, and cars pull up one after another. Families line a pond that’s 20 yards wide, 70 yards long and 7 feet deep, with
Whether it’s at the spa, fitness center or through place-based activities, resorts across Hawaiʻi are expanding their offerings to help guests explore unique wellness practices. From utilizing state-of-the-art technology to tapping into traditional wisdom, guests can discover new ways to reconnect with themselves and the island’s natural surroundings. 1. Vibroacoustic Experience at SpaHalekūlani Spa guests are invited to explore the art of renewal at SpaHalekūlani. Tucked in a
It may have seemed like your typical lū‘au—except, maybe, for the horses. But if you know the history of O‘ahu’s North Shore, where the Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay is perched, it all makes sense. The North Shore was once home to cattle ranches, where paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboys, worked the land on horseback. In fact, the hotel
For 25 years, locals and travelers celebrated milestones and a variety of occasions at Alan Wong’s on King Street on Oʻahu. The restaurant closed in 2020, and more than five years later, Alan Wong’s reopened in The Kāhala Hotel & Resort earlier this month. It’s already booked for the next two months, with resort guests
Two powerful storms hit Hawaiʻi this March, bringing record rainfall, causing power outages, damage to roads and severe flooding to communities across the Islands. Some communities on Oʻahu’s North Shore were left nearly underwater. But residents quickly rallied together to support their neighbors and neighborhoods. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services
*Editor’s Note on March 31, 2026: Many businesses in Haleʻiwa have reopened, welcoming respectful visitors. These local businesses could use the support. Parts of Waialua and Mokulēʻia are still recovering. Avoid areas that are still recovery zones, and please follow signage and guidance by officials. Remember to show respect and compassion for what these residents
Halekūlani is a cherished resort that has been welcoming guests to for more than a century. Tucked in a peaceful cove in Waikīkī, it’s celebrated for its luxury amenities and top-tier service. What has always delighted me about Halekūlani is that you can easily spend an entire evening visit its unique collection of restaurants and
Tucked on Oʻahu’s Windward Side, the once-sleepy town of Kailua often charms visitors and locals with its go-with-the-flow vibe and sandy coastlines. Just one look at Kailua Beach and Lanikai, and you’ll be enamored, and you might even be tempted to wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise from the top of Kaʻiwa Ridge.
It’s only a little more than a month into the new year, and I’m already in need of a vacation, or at least a change of scenery. Although you never really need an excuse to book a trip with your gal pals, my friend Daniela and I decided to celebrate Girls’ Day early with a
The soft glow of the string lights shines down on groups of customers, some seated at a high top while others play giant Jenga around a picnic table, and a few dance to a local funk band called The New Salts. This place, “it’s about bringing the sugar mill back to life,” says Nate Sisler,
With its retro neon sign, pink-and-white-striped awning, blue script logo, and the usual line outside, Leonard’s Bakery has become a can’t miss destination for foodies on Oʻahu. The bakery, a family business that’s been famously featured in guidebooks, food blogs, Instagram roundups and more, is dedicated to keeping a local tradition alive. Since opening in
