Fondly known as the Valley Isle, Maui is the second largest of the islands that make up the Hawaiian archipelago. A playground of emerald green mountains, jungle valleys, quaint towns and sprawling beaches, Maui is a destination primed for romance and adventure. Home to the famous volcano Haleakala (“House of the Sun”), countless waterfalls and […]
If you’re looking for something unique to remember your Hawaii Island vacation, search no further than Jams World, an iconic local apparel brand with more than 50 years of rich history in Hawaii. With stores at The Shops at Mauna Lani in Waimea and Keauhou Shopping Center in Kailua-Kona, Jams World is a one-stop shop
The iconic aloha shirt: Today, you’ll see it on top models, brightening up the pages of Vogue, or showing up as playful, vibrant additions in collections from some of the world’s most celebrated fashion designers. Like Hawaii itself—the place for which this lively little clothing item has become an indelible, internationally recognized symbol—the aloha shirt
With the sound of ocean waves beside you, coupled with the bright stars above, it’s hard not to feel swept away in the wonder and magic of the Old Lahaina Luʻau. Here, the magic of traditional Hawaiian ways of living are kept alive night after night through cultural interaction, authentic and contemporary cuisine, and exciting
The New York Times once reported that Aloha Mixed Plate is “paper plate meets million-dollar view.” The view remains rich, yet the prices are still easy on the pocketbook. It’s just that these days, it’s got even more oceanfront space than ever before after a recent renovation — and ceramic plates have kicked up the
There’s nowhere in the world like Hawaii. The fragrant, tropical air. The heart-stopping coastlines. The cascading waterfalls. When you’re here, you’re not just visiting the Islands, you’re experiencing them. And at the Hotel Wailea, crafting the ideal elevated, island experience is a well-mastered art. The adults-only resort is tucked into a serene, hillside corner of
Anyone who’s traveled to Waikiki over the last two decades knows the city’s more urban roots, with street performers lining Kalakaua Avenue, shops selling kitschy gifts and the endless maze of kiosks at the old International Market Place. In the past five years, though, upscale retailers and trendy restaurants have replaced much of this more
Winter on Maui means it’s time for humpback whales. More than half of the North Pacific humpback whale population, estimated at over 20,000 strong, visit the waters of Maui Nui each year. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, humpback whale populations fell by an estimated 90 percent before a 1966 ban on commercial humpback
Tucked away at the top of Lahaina Industrial Park at 286 Kupuohi St. in Lahaina, Star Noodle is a casual, cool and modern place to gather for Asian pastas, share plates and craft cocktails. The interior of Star Noodle. Executive Chef Abby Ferrer entices with Vietnamese crepes, filled with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts and exotic
Resting at the foot of Mauna Kahalawai, or the West Maui Mountains, lies something unexpected: Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop, a restaurant that envelopes you in the sights and smells of a place that brings comfort, nostalgia and scrumptious fresh-baked pies. It’s a treat to stop here for one of the signature sweet or savory
Bing Crosby may have been the one to share the Hawaiian holiday spirit with the world with his 50’s holiday hit “Mele Kalikimaka,” but we at Kauai Coffee are keeping our own tradition alive with our 9th Annual Holiday Open House. On Saturday, December 8th, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., we’ll celebrate the
Have you ever explored Hawaii’s marine mysteries over 100 feet below the sea in a battery powered submarine? It’s just one of the many unique activities you can do in Hawaii. Since introducing Atlantis Submarines in August 1988, Atlantis has shared its message of ocean conservation and protecting the environment with millions of guests at
