Arts + Culture
5 of Hawai‘i’s Extraordinary Native Flowers
Rare and resilient, these native flowers tell stories of lava and rain, forests and shorelines, and survival in the Islands.
How Palaka Became Hawaiʻi’s Beloved Print
This print may be having a comeback, but locals know: It never went out of style.
Everything You Need To Know About Lychee in Hawaiʻi
The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.
Cinco de Mayo is Also Boys’ (or Children’s) Day in Hawaiʻi
So, if you see these fish flags, you know why.
The Endearing Art of Lei Making in Hawaiʻi
For many, making lei preserves family traditions and ancestral knowledge, connecting generations across the Islands.
Meet Chef Rhoda Magbitang, Hawaiʻi’s Most Recent ‘Top Chef’ Alum
The executive chef of CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, is a strong Season 23 competitor whose personality shines on screen.
How to Celebrate Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
In case you haven’t heard, May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi. And there are plenty of colorful ways to celebrate on May 1.
These Nightly Concerts in Kā‘anapali Foster Community
Guests and locals are invited to connect and experience an enchanting evening of live music underneath the branches of a century-old banyan tree.
This Maui Author Celebrates the Islands’ Bounty in Her Newest Cookbook
Inspired by Hawaiʻi’s culinary traditions, Alana Kysar’s second cookbook approaches local flavors with a colorful, plant-forward lens.
Find Beauty and Bliss at This Traditional Lomilomi Spa on Maui
Ho‘omana Spa is more than a place to get a massage—it’s a starting point on a journey of ancestral healing, Hawaiian hospitality and profound transformation.
‘Ono Omiyage: Hawai‘i’s Sweet Gift-Giving Tradition
These mementos aren’t just souvenirs; they’re tasty tokens of aloha and gratitude.
Traditional Treasures: A Brief History of Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry
These engraved pieces have become timeless expressions of love, memories and identity in the Islands.
How to Watch the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Tune into Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition.
What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway?
Across the Islands, there are restaurants, food trucks and lū‘au that serve these uniquely-Hawai‘i dishes. Here’s what to know about each dish on a classic Hawaiian plate.
Made by Hand, Inspired by the Islands: Hawaiʻi’s Spirit Takes Shape at Maui’s Best Art Gallery
Art comes alive at Maui Hands, which was voted the best art gallery on Maui in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Reader Choice Awards.