Romer House Waikīkī opens in June as Oʻahu’s first adults-only hotel. Photo: Courtesy of Romer House WaikīkīLet’s face it: Sometimes a vacation is getting away from kids. Yours and others. While Maui has the adults-only Hotel Wailea, Oʻahu, which sees the bulk of visitors, hasn’t had anything like that. Until this summer. Opening on June 1, Romer House Waikīkī on…
Photo: Courtesy of Protea Zero WasteIn recent years, sustainability has become less of a trend and more of a lifestyle. It’s now easier to find eco-friendly shops filled with environmentally conscious products — even here on Oahu. If you’re in the mood to shop for local, eco-friendly goods, here are five businesses to visit. Photo: Courtesy of R Planet R…
Photos: Leslie BovairdLiving sustainably at home doesn’t just involve the kind of appliances and building materials you use. You can also incorporate sustainability into the interior design of your place. There are tons of advantages to shopping secondhand and decorating your house with reused items. Read on for the many benefits of purchasing sustainable home goods. 1. Support Local Goodwill…
Photos: Aaron K. YoshinoThis family dreamed of living in the Diamond Head area. They loved how close they’d be to the beaches and parks and the look and feel of the neighborhood. So when they finally found a house within their price range, they acted fast. “We bought the house with the plan of rebuilding,” shares the husband. They envisioned…
Photos: Adam TaylorLegacy homes passed down to the next generation are a specialty for J. Martin Builders. This beachfront property had been in the family for more than a decade when the current owners decided to create a new place to raise their children, host family gatherings and eventually retire in. “It is really satisfying to know that we’re providing…
Photo: Courtesy of Bali BooTraveling has been difficult for the past couple of years and instead of planning trips, a lot of us have spent time browsing social media and curating Pinterest boards of destinations we long to jet off to as soon as we can. While we’re dreaming about our next vacation, why not include some trends from around…
Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoWith grand covers, gorgeous images and conversation-generating content, coffee-table books are the colorful heavyweights of the pub world. Local bookstores and boutiques carry amazing options that highlight everything from culture and couture to funny faces and modern cooking. Products featured, left to right: Studio Arhoj ceramic chug mugs, $35 each, Roberta Oaks, robertaoaks.com; Best of Nest by…
Missing Hawaiʻi? Relive your Hawaiʻi vacation memories—or just indulge in our special Island flavors—with this new curated gift box, a collaboration between HAWAIʻI Magazine and Mana Up Hawaiʻi, a Honolulu-based accelerator for consumer packaged goods with an e-commerce store that sells high-quality Hawaiʻi-based goods. Read More: Shop With Aloha: Mana Up Hawaiʻi The exclusive HAWAIʻI Magazine Limited Summer Set ($60)…
Photo: Andrew Richard HaraOn Dec. 20 Hawaiʻi Island residents once again saw black plumes of smoke rising from the Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. The volcanic hotspot had returned to life (though it currently poses no threat to residents). Read More: Here’s How To Safely View the New Eruption on Hawaiʻi Island The natural phenomenon continues to be a sight to behold….
