Not done with your Christmas shopping? We feel you. Here’s a list of 22 Hawaii-inspired, island-themed gifts for anyone on your shopping list—including you. For Kids Keiki Kaukau Wooden Food Play Set Photo: Courtesy of Hawaii Says Hi Kauai-based Hawaii Says Hi has a slew of great locally made gifts, from handcrafted soaps to extra-large […]
It’s hard to believe Kauai has never had a poke festival until now. The celebrated local dish made with cubed raw fish—usually ahi (tuna)—seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut) is ubiquitous in the Islands, and you can find great poke on Kauai at places like Konohiki Seafoods in Lihue and Pono Market in Kapaa. But this Saturday
Drive down the main road of Kauai’s retro little Kapaa town—past the trendy coffee shops, surf stores, signs advertising shave ice, and hustling tourists—and you’ll spot a charming, standalone cream-colored shack. Maybe it will be the French doors that catch your eye, the two inviting yellow-painted chairs parked out front, or the Seaweed + Sage
A year ago Shannon Hiramoto was browsing the Salvation Army thrift store in Lihue when she came across a short muumuu, with bright pink and purple flowers and a ruffled neckline. She absolutely loved it and bought it for $4. The Kauai-born fashion designer has long had a thing for the loose-fitting aloha-print dresses that
Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox hit the mics again this week to answer a slew of questions submitted by readers and listeners about everything from vegan dining options on Oahu to the current state of Kauai’s northern coastline post-flood. The first question by Trevor Ritchie, and answered by Cat, is about camping on Oahu
Instagram: It’s the new frontier, especially in Hawaiʻi, where many eateries, like the ever-inventive Black Sheep Cream Co. in Waipahu and Wahiawā, ditch websites and use Instagram as their primary way to advertise. The photo-sharing social media site is where you can learn the menus and flavors of the day—as long as you’re in the
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
Episode 10 of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast has been released! If you’re wondering why your biweekly dose of Hawaii travel knowledge in audio form is a few weeks late, the file of our last episode was corrupt. Whoops! Anyway, this week HAWAII Magazine associate editor Kevin Allen (Catherine Toth Fox couldn’t make it this
With pristine beaches, coursing rivers and untouched, lush greenery ready to be explored, the Garden Isle is a bucket-list destination for adventurers and relaxation-seekers alike. You can enjoy world-class amenities while experiencing the rich history of the oldest Hawaiian island, so grab your camera and a mai tai, leave your worries at home and say
I make a scoop with my hand and pull out sticky, slippery white beans from a ridged, yellow pod. It’s a cloudy Friday afternoon in Kapaʻa in East Kauaʻi. I’m in a small clearing in a cacao orchard on Lydgate Farms. Every month, Will Lydgate, the owner and namesake of Lydgate Farms, hosts cacao-harvesting volunteer
It’s been over a year since the north shore of Kauai faced record-breaking rainfall and torrential flooding, which inundated farms, destroyed homes and disrupted many local businesses. While some community members are still reeling from the floods’ effects, others eagerly await the reopening of the western end of Kuhio Highway and the renewal they hope
If you’re still wondering why Kauai is called The Garden Isle, look no further than these Top 5 botanical gardens. With picturesque views and one-of-a-kind plant collections, these spots from our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards prove the island is worthy of its name. 1. Allerton Garden Photo: Getty Images Nestled in the Limahuli (which means
