On their steady march to episode 100, Cat and Kevin reconvene on the mics to answer your questions. Picked out from emails, Facebook comments and Instagram inquiries, the duo discusses a wide range of topics, like why subscribers are now receiving HONOLULU Magazine, what the “best” time to visit Hawaiʻi is and how locals feel […]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner—hope that doesn’t surprise anybody—now is the time to get your Valentine’s Day dates in order. Actually a week ago was the time, but let’s just ignore that. The good news is, if you’re still scrambling for date ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Below we’ve put together
Who doesn’t love the plucky sounds created by the ʻukulele, one of Hawaiʻi’s favorite and most iconic instruments. A distant member of the lute family, the ʻuke was actually brought over to the Islands by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira, however, Hawaiʻi locals—and monarchs like King Kalālakaua—quickly adopted the four-stringed noisemaker. Now, the ʻuke has gone global,
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
On a crisp Saturday morning, people begin arriving to rural Pukalani for the weekly open-air Upcountry Farmers Market. Here, rain showers often yield morning rainbows, adding to the breathtaking view that spans lush Haleakalā and the serene Maui coastline. Family and community are central to this market, with children proudly manning stalls alongside their parents and greeting
(As of March 2022, the ranch is permanently closed.) Gray clouds overhead, some drizzle on my skin and a pristine mountain range ahead of me. I feel like I’ve stepped into another world. In reality, I’m only 4 miles from the center of Kīlauea town on Kaua‘i’s North Shore. I’m with my husband, meandering on horseback through 300
Soon after entering the idyllic town of Hanalei on the north shore of Kaua‘i, after crossing the river and passing the taro fields framed by verdant mountain peaks, you will find Slow Yourself Down, a boutique owned by childhood friends Jesse Merle-Jones and Aamion Goodwin. Organic cotton slogan tees and accessories with a laid-back surfer
It’s hard to believe 2020 started without much drama or complication: I went with my family to the beach, we visited friends that weekend, my husband fished with his friends visiting from California and Washington state. At work, we were recording podcasts in the office, hopping on planes to Hawaiʻi Island for stories and eating
November is when the koholā (humpback whales) return to Hawaiʻi to breed, birth and nurse calves. An estimated 8,000 to 12,000 of the protected marine mammals migrate from Alaska to the Islands’ warm, shallow waters through April, when they head back north again. This year, though, the first North Pacific humpback whale sighting was reported on Oct.
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
Here are a few ocean safety tips to keep in mind the next time you’re headed to the beach. General Safety While they may look cute and cuddly, Hawaiian monk seals are known to be very protective of their territory and pups. Photo: Getty Images One of the best parts about visiting Hawai‘i beaches is
With Hawaiʻi welcoming back its visitor ʻohana on Oct. 15—when the state’s new pre-travel COVID-19 testing program goes into effect—many of our Islands’ hotels, resorts and BnBs are planning their reopening strategies starting this week. While some are reopening on Oct. 15, others have decided to stay closed until later in the holiday season. And still others still
