In the heart of historic Haleʻiwa, where surf culture, ocean heritage and small-town charm come together, visitors will find a gallery that helped launch a global movement in marine life art and ocean conservation. In 1988, acclaimed marine life artist Wyland opened his first Hawaiʻi gallery on Oʻahu’s legendary North Shore. Drawn to Haleʻiwa’s deep connection to […]
Maui Hands was born from a desire among local artists to work with good people, surrounded by beauty. The business began as a tiny shop in Makawao and has since expanded to include bustling galleries in Pāʻia and Wailea. This year, Maui Hands was voted best art gallery on Maui in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Readers
As Earth Month approaches, many people are looking for meaningful ways to give back to Hawaiʻi and to support the long-term health of the Islands they love. Hawaiʻi’s native forests play a vital role in protecting fresh water, stabilizing soils, supporting native plants and wildlife, and strengthening the long‑term resilience of the Islands. Yet decades
For more than 40 years, Waimea Plantation Cottages has offered guests an authentic Hawaiʻi experience. Nestled on 43 acres of tropical beauty, the resort features 59 one- to five-bedroom cottages, originally built between the 1880s and 1930s. These historic homes are spread across lush green lawns and surrounded by tropical trees and plants, giving guests
Names often have significant meaning in Hawaiʻi, given in remembrance of events, ancestors geographical features and moʻolelo (stories). This practice of providing a thoughtful name also extends beyond people to many local businesses and even popular hotels. The story behind the Waikiki Malia is one of tradition and transformation. Waikiki Malia Hotel was once known
Imagine walking or cycling miles to a beach, then spending all day under the hot sun, in the sand, picking tiny little shells. This is the life for a small population of Native Hawaiian residents on the private island of Ni‘ihau where the fine folk art of making shell leis developed so many hundreds of
Kauaʻi’s East Side is known as the Royal Coconut Coast for the groves of coconut palms that grace the coastline. Visitors like its central location; it’s only 15 minutes from Līhuʻe and an hour from Kaua‘i’s North Shore or the west side. This is the most populated district on the island, with about 16,000 of
Looking for a unique way to spend an evening this fall? The Kahala Hotel & Resort is hosting a few special events you won’t find anywhere else. Like a curated dinner featuring renowned Scotch whiskies or a hands-on workshop making crystal bracelets with a glass of bubbles. Visit The Kahala Hotel & Resort for updated
Traveling families want four things in a hotel: spacious accommodations, kid-friendly activities, convenient location and affordable prices, One block from Waikiki Beach and a short walk to the 200-acre Kapiʻolani Park, Waikiki Malia checks off all those boxes. For starters, the hotel boasts many adjoining rooms, giving familes ample space to spread out—and privacy, too,
Summer is here, and cold coffee season is upon us! When it comes to chilled coffee drinks, there are two main options: iced coffee and cold brew. What’s the difference? Our Kauaʻi Coffee Co. experts will explore this and share some delicious Kauaʻi coffee recipes. The Difference Simply put, iced coffee is brewed hot and
It’s not easy to drive around Oʻahu and see all of its top visitor attractions in one day, and honestly, it would probably cost you $20 in gas—so Ultimate Circle Island Tours’ discounted promo deal of $65 (normally a $105 experience) for a nine-hour round island tour of Oʻahu is quite a steal. Started during
A chic sign welcomes me into the relaxed lobby of Waikiki Malia and I take a moment to appreciate my new surroundings—it’s an oasis away from the busy Waikīkī streets outside. This hotel mixes luxury with affordability, offering visitors or staycationing residents a new place to stay that places its guests in the heart of
