Looking for great Maui eateries that won’t break the bank? You won’t have to look very far on this island full of ʻono discoveries. Here are some of our editors’ favorites for an affordable, filling island meal. 1. Aloha Mixed Plate A bowl of Sam Sato’s famous dry mein. Photo: Courtesy of Sam Sato This […]
Hawaiʻi’s beaches may be its star attraction, but these one-of-a-kind curated gardens, with their picturesque views and unique collections of flora, are lush places of wonder. Read on for the Oʻahu botanical gardens our readers voted the best in 2020. 1. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden Photo: David Croxford Run by the nonprofit Hi‘ipaka LLC, this gorgeous
Our readers sipped, savored and then ranked their favorite versions of the iconic tropical drink in our 2020 Readers’ Choice. 1. Duke’s, Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi The Royal Hawaiian’s White Wash mai tai. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino The Royal Hawaiian’s classic bar is named after the mai tai, so no wonder they’re good at it. Try
Kauaʻi is home to lush greenery, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, making the oldest Hawaiian island an ideal spot for snorkeling enthusiasts. These five snorkeling spots topped the list of our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Mākua Beach (aka Tunnels Beach) Poʻipū Beach. Photo: Getty Images This popular family-friendly beach on Kauaʻi’s South Shore is
Trying to select top beaches in Hawaiʻi, which is known for its almost unending list of postcard-perfect coastlines and seashores, is an impossible task. There are just too many dazzling shorelines for us to choose from. Fortunately, our readers have given us their opinions on the pressing matter and we’ve compiled a list of the
Our readers know how much natural beauty can be found in Hawaiʻi—it’s part of what keeps visitors coming back. From lush rainforests to breathtaking canyons to surreal sea cliffs, here are the five state parks (out of 50) you ranked as your top places to visit in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Waimea Canyon
There’s something special and different about every town in Hawaiʻi, from the energetic streets of Honolulu to the more laid-back country roads of Hanalei. And as much as we’d like to visit every one of them and experience their unique attractions, there are just too many towns and too little time. So, to make things
The votes are in and our readers have decided: Below is their ranking of six Hawaiian Islands. Of course, all of the islands, from Hawaiʻi Island to Kauaʻi, are winners, and you really can’t go wrong booking a plane ticket and hotel room for anywhere in Hawaiʻi. 1. Kauaʻi Beautiful day in Kīhei on Maui.
Go back to the main Best of the Best menu. Or visit: Best of All Islands Best of Oahu Best of Maui Best of Kauai Best of Molokai & Lanai Best of Hawaii Island Art Gallery 1. Volcano Art Center 2. Holualoa Gallery Clothing/Fashion/Boutique Store 1. Mahina 2. Pueo Boutique 3. Jam’s World 4. Blue Ginger 5. Hilo Hattie’s Non-fashion, Non-Clothing Boutique Store
Go back to the main Best of the Best menu. Or visit: Best of All Islands Best of Oahu Best of Maui Best of Kauai Best of Molokai & Lanai Best of Hawaii Island Art Gallery 1. Halelea Gallery 2. Tabora Gallery 3. Palms Gallery 4. Fish Eye Kauai 5. Havaiki Tribal and Oceanic Art Clothing/Fashion Boutique Store 1. Tropical Tantrum 2.Hula Girl
Go back to the main Best of the Best menu. Or visit: Best of All Islands Best of Oahu Best of Maui Best of Kauai Best of Molokai & Lanai Best of Hawaii Island Art Gallery 1. Wyland Galleries of Maui 2. Lahaina Galleries 3. Maui Hands 4. Peter Lik 5. Hart International Clothing/Fashion Boutique Store 1. Tommy Bahama 2. Hilo Hattie 3.
There’s a difference between local food (loco moco, chicken katsu, saimin) and actual Hawaiian food. If you’re craving the more traditional stuff, stop at these reader-endorsed restaurants to get your poi, laulau, kalua pig, poke, squid luau, pipi kaula and haupia fix. 1. Helena’s Hawaiian Food The James Beard Award-winning Helena’s is one of those
