After opening presents on Christmas morning, many local families and visitors make it a tradition to hit the Islands’ golden beaches or verdant hiking trails. But there are numerous parks and outdoor attractions that will be closed on Dec. 25. As you start to plan your Christmas morning, it’s always wise to double check what […]
The holidays are officially in full swing! While there’s no drastic change between seasons here in the Islands, there are still plenty of ways to feel the holiday spirit and celebrate. From wandering through a winter wonderland to sipping cocktails at Christmas-themed bars, these attractions and pop-up activities on Oʻahu will help you get into
With Christmas just around the corner, the time to buy any last-minute presents or gifts has come. But if you’re lacking on gift ideas, don’t fret. In this article, our team at HAWAIʻI Magazine shares what they’d like to see wrapped up under the Christmas tree this holiday season and hopefully, you can find present-related
While a cozy Christmas morning—and day—spent inside your holly, jolly hale (home) does sound pleasant, it’s never a bad idea to take advantage of the holiday and get out and about! But, if you do decide to get on your merry way on the 25th of December, it’s important to know what will be open, and what won’t be. To
From Christmas beach days to all of the biggest New Year’s Eve events, Kevin and Grace blab on about some of their favorite things to do during the holiday season. From actual events to where to see Christmas light decorations and more, Grace and Kevin give a locals look at what to do—and what they’ve
When the weather outside is frightful, buy yourself an adorable Hawaiʻi-themed Christmas ornament from our latest collection. From a pineapple strung up in festive lights to a very local doormat adorned with slippahs, you can’t go wrong getting one of these wooden ornaments crafted by CocoNene, a local gift and home decor designer here on Oʻahu. You
It’s tough trying to decipher whether or not it’s winter in Hawaiʻi. Don’t expect to find any telltale signs, like snowfall or a change in the weather. With tropical sunshine and perfect beach days all year long, it’s the small things that’ll make you realize it’s wintertime in the islands. From braddahs wearing socks and
Here in the Islands, semiformal attire involves buttoning up an aloha shirt. It’s the Hawaiʻi businessman’s unofficial uniform and the go-to look for first birthdays, graduations and holiday parties. Basically, there’s no such thing as owning too many aloha shirts. Although traditionally worn by men, women’s aloha shirts are also in style, making them great
The new “Have Aloha Will Travel” crew has finally assembled, as Grace Maeda joins the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff as associate editor and the newest co-host of the HAWT podcast. After getting to know Maeda through a pop quiz, Kevin, Taylon and Grace go on to talk about some things you can only find in Hawaiʻi
While many Christmas and holiday events took a year off in 2020 due to COVID-19, they’ve returned this year in full force. So if your holly jolly itinerary is looking a bit blank, then you’ll want to check out some of these festive affairs that only come around once a year. Honolulu City Lights Now
Ho, ho, who’s that jolly old man surfing into Waikīkī Beach on an outrigger canoe? Why it’s none other than jolly old Saint Nick, making his annual visit to Waikīkī Beach before starting his monumental trip to deliver presents to all of the good keiki (kids) around the whole world. Normally, Santa would be greeted a massive crowd of excited kiddos
When the weather outside is frightful, stay in and listen to the newest episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast! With Christmas just around the corner—only four more days!—we’ve once again enlisted the help of HONOLULU Magazine managing editor Katrina Valcourt to talk about what festive festivities Honolulu has to offer. Ice Cubed Hawaiʻi
