Hawai‘i has long had a reputation for top-notch hospitality, with great service, friendly smiles, attention to detail, and, of course, the spirit of aloha. Enter SCP Hilo Hotel, a newly renovated 128-room property, which steps up hospitality to the max by focusing not only on its guests, but on the community and even the planet. […]
Travel is back, and visitors are once again welcome to discover the Hawaiian Islands. As we enthusiastically make post-pandemic travel plans, we do so with mindfulness and a deeper gratitude toward the planet. How can we make a richer connection with the places we visit and the cultures we experience? How can we leave our
A lesser-known gem of the Hawaiian Islands, Hilo is situated around a crescent-shaped bay studded with charming shops, galleries and restaurants, and acts as a gateway to the wild side of Hawai‘i Island (also known as the Big Island). Follow our must-do itinerary for a taste of authentic culture, local eats and active pursuits and
When visitors think of coffee brands in Hawaiʻi, Kona Coffee is among the first to come to mind. Grown on the Island of Hawaiʻi—aka the Big Island—Kona Coffee has become an international sensation, being sought after by coffee aficionados around the globe. But what makes it so special? Well, a lot of things, and we’ve
It’s a sunny Saturday morning in Hilo when my boyfriend and I drive up a rocky road to Lavaloha cacao farm, gazing at the clear, blue sky and empty fields along the way. At the top of the hill, we’re greeted by large palm trees swaying in the wind next to a quaint farmhouse overlooking Hilo Bay. We park the car and
It should be a rule that if a restaurant (or, in this case, a food truck) gets recommended to you more than five times, the question isn’t if it’s good—it’s how good. When I was first introduced to Island Style Grindz on Hawai‘i Island, I immediately tried to Google when and where I could get
The beaches on Hawaiʻi Island are some of the best in the state—and there are a lot of them. Due to the island’s ever-growing coastline and massive size, there are hundreds of beaches dotted along the Big Island, some of which can’t be found in magazines or on websites. Even the ones that are easy to
With tourism once again ramping up, Hawaiʻi has seen a large influx of visitors enjoying everything the Islands have to offer. And Hawaiʻi Island, often referred to as the Big Island by locals, is no different. From the sleepy streets of Hilo to the stunning beaches of Kona, the island has seen a resurgence of
There’s a fresh face on this week’s episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast! Taylon Faltas joins Cat and Kevin from her home on Hawaiʻi Island, where she spends her time freediving along many of the Big Island’s beautiful beaches, as well as working for HAWAIʻI Magazine as its newest digital media specialist. Originally
I’m banking hard, shifting my weight to meet the sloped dirt trail ahead of me. My balance doesn’t fail me, and I coast through the turn, only to have to lean left, then right as a series of tight corners puts my cycling abilities to the test. Finally, the path straightens out just enough to
Unlike O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and even Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i’s youngest island is also the biggest in the state. And that’s very exciting. Those with a sense of wanderlust, who love exploring unmarked dirt paths, who are always searching for the next best thing, will find solace on Hawai‘i Island. Calling the island and its beaches, businesses and boroughs hidden is almost
For years, Aloha Mondays didn’t even have a sign outside its unassuming kitchen in the heart of Hilo, on the corner of Lono Street and Kīlauea Avenue. And they still don’t have a set menu, but that’s on purpose. Known for its catering and food delivery services, Aloha Mondays also serves lunch and dinner, which are based entirely on
