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Every issue of HAWAI‘I Magazine delivers a vacation’s worth of vibrant and immersive slices of all the stuff that makes our islands one of the most amazing places on the planet. HawaiiMagazine.com keeps you up-to-date on all things Hawai‘i travel including coverage of our scenic beauty, music, food, culture, the cities and towns we call home.
You voted and the results are in—these are the best lūʻau shows on Oʻahu in 2024.
Who doesn’t love a lūʻau? And Oʻahu has some of the best. Don’t believe us? Check out this list, all voted as the best in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The adults-only Hāmākua Hotel promises a one-of-a-kind vacation experience.
Hawaiʻi Island is known for its active volcanoes, breathtaking sunsets and stunning black-sand beaches. And its collection of luxe accommodations is
Exploring the island’s recent additions for gourmet meals served on wheels.
Maui’s obsession with food trucks continues to grow, introducing a variety of new palate-pleasing options for diverse tastes. From intentionally sourced
The Valley Isle has some of the state’s best beaches, hiking trails and outdoor adventures.
Maui has it all, from award-winning restaurants to luxe resorts to some of the best beaches and hiking trails in the state. Here are five ways we love to
The Romer House Waikīkī is designed to be an escape from the keiki.
Let’s face it: Sometimes a vacation is getting away from kids. Yours and others. While Maui has the adults-only Hotel Wailea, Oʻahu, which sees the bulk
Atlantis Adventures offers summer deals so you can spend summer at sea.
Disembarking at Aloha Tower one cannot help but think back to a time when intercontinental steamships transported visitors donning aloha shirts and wide
Bizia Surf has turned an invasive species into an impactful message.
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Get a sneak peek inside our latest issue with our editor Catherine Toth Fox
Though our podcast is on hiatus, we wanted to share with you a sneak peek at our Summer 2024 issue, on newsstands now. See what stories we have been working ...
Put these Maui eateries on your must-try list.
The most recent additions to Maui’s dining scene bring innovation, fantastic flavors and a touch of excitement to the island’s gastronomic landscape. From
For almost 30 years, Two Ladies Kitchen has been selling a colorful array of Japanese mochi and manju.
“You’ve never been to Two Ladies Kitchen?” I couldn’t hide my shock. My co-worker had been to Hawaiʻi Island several times, and she had never once stopped
In a sea of poke spots, Aliʻi Fish Market on Oʻahu stands out with gourmet poke bowls featuring inventive twists on comforting flavors.
Tucked away in his eatery on South King Street in Mōʻiliʻili, Robin Abad is swiftly slicing fresh fish, prepping pohole fern salad and carefully plating a
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From baby squid to hibiscus flowers, this popular snack shop offers more than 100 varieties of crack seed and preserved snacks.
Many of us grew up spending our hanabata days eating crack seed after school—dried, preserved fruits and nuts that range from salty, sour to sweet. Locals
From rum to orgeat, these locally crafted products make the perfect Hawaiʻi-style mai tai.
Thanks to a history full of sugar cane production, the mai tai has become synonymous with Hawaiʻi, even though the tiki cocktail didn’t originate in the
There are new food trucks, boutiques and places to explore on Oʻahu’s fabled North Shore.
If you haven’t been to the North Shore—or haven’t been in awhile—this blog is for you. We ventured out to the northern part of Oʻahu, which has long lured
Learn about the history of this old-school Japanese deli and check out where you can start placing ala carte orders of delicious food like cone sushi, musubi, nori chicken and chow fun.
There’s a special place in our hearts for okazuya, an old-school Japanese delicatessen that serves ready-to-eat and takeout dishes. The concept of okazuya
Maui is a foodie paradise—and that includes desserts and baked goods, too.
Got a sweet tooth—and love Maui, too? Then this post is for you! We’ve rounded up some of the most popular desserts on Maui right now, from giant stuffed
The popular restaurant chain known for its over-the-top drinks and desserts is now at Ala Moana Center on Oʻahu.
With more than 20 locations in the U.S., Sugar Factory American Brasserie is now serving its Instagrammable goblet drinks and extravagant desserts on
The Valley Isle is known for dry mein and guri guri, but we found a few under-the-radar eateries worth visiting.
Maui is one of the most beloved—and visited—islands in Hawai‘i, and for good reason. Gorgeous beaches, epic hikes, an array of restaurants and
On O‘ahu’s Windward side, generations have grown up on Times’ fried rice, hamburger steak and banana pancakes.
Slipping into the brown vinyl booths at Kailua’s Times Coffee Shop feels reassuringly familiar. I’m already anticipating the sturdy white mug of coffee
Choco leʻa, a chocolate boutique on Oʻahu, launched a hands-on tour where you can make your own chocolate treats.
I’ve been visiting Choco leʻa, a charming chocolate boutique in Mānoa on Oʻahu, since it first opened 10 years ago. Its artisanal chocolates make perfect
The dining options at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi will take your vacation to another level.
“It’s like a pad Thai fell into your mai tai.” That’s how Johnny, tiggerish bartender at Kai Maikaʻi, described the Sugarcane Blaze cocktail, an
Find locally grown ingredients on the menus at these Valley Isle restaurants, winners in our 2024 Readers’ Choices Awards.
Maui restaurants have long been using farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients, many of which are grown right on the Valley Isle. Here’s how you ranked the
The beloved restaurant known for its mai tai and Hula Pie will debut in Kona in late 2025.
Dreaming of a Hula Pie—but booked a trip to Hawaiʻi Island? Hopefully your trip is scheduled for late 2025. Because that’s when Duke’s Kona is scheduled
Here’s a list of must-try restaurants that serve authentic Hawaiian food on Oʻahu, according to our 2024 Readers‘ Choice Awards.
If you’re craving traditional Hawaiian food fare—we’re talking kālua pig, lau lau and poi—stop at these reader-endorsed restaurants. Read More: What’s in
Get into the island spirit with these cravable coconut-based treats.
Coconut, or nui in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), arrived in Hawaiʻi via canoes sailed by Polynesian voyagers roughly 4,500 years ago. Native
Hop aboard the newest bingsu trend and check out our four favorite spots on O‘ahu to try this delicious Korean shave ice dessert.
Just like K-pop, bingsu has taken Hawai‘i by storm over the last few years. It’s an addictive Korean take on Hawai‘i-style shave ice. Distinctly fluffier
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A round up of O‘ahu’s shrimp trucks on the North Shore of Hawaii.
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Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance, which expresses all we see, smell, taste, touch, feel and experience. It is joy, sorrow, courage and fear.” Robert Cazimero - singer, songwriter, and Kumu Hula (master teacher of hula) #oldlahainaluau Cake Media Old Lahaina Luau
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The sunset melting into the sea. The onolicious food melting on your tongue. Hula and mele melting your heart. Old Lahaina Lu’au is #1 on Maui as voted by HAWAI’I Magazine’s readers. www.oldlahainaluau.com for reservations. #sponsored
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Katrina Valcourt of Honolulu Magazine joins Catherine Toth Fox to discuss all the reasons why winter is the best season to vacation in the Islands. Plus, gift ideas for the Hawaiʻi lover on your list!
November is the month to vote for your favorites in our Readers’ Choice Awards. The Imperial Hawaii Resort offers a great location, just steps from the beach. They have 5 different suite types, all with full kitchens or mini-kitchenettes, in the heart of Waikiki. Book your family vacation here and see why they keep coming in first in categories such as “#1 Timeshare”, “Best Value Hotel” and "Best Hotel for Families." Remember The Imperial Hawaii Resort as you vote for your favorites! Vote here https://vote.hawaiimagazine.com/ Visit their website for direct booking discounts and to get information and pricing on their Imperial Hawaii Vacation Club. www.imperialofwaikiki.com #sponsored
This week on the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Cat and Kevin talk about something close to their hearts—surfing. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to surf in Hawaiʻi, or maybe you’re a traveling surfer who’s just looking to catch a few waves on vacation, this is the episode for you. From telling you where to paddle out and discussing the importance of taking lessons, Cat and Kevin cover a wide range of topics that’ll appeal to anyone thinking about getting their feet wet in warm Hawaiian waters.
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🌺 Special Giveaway Below 🌺 But first, mahalo (thank you) to all who have donated and supported the recovery efforts on #Maui. We feel your aloha as we continue to heal and grieve. The Hawaiian word – mālama – is often translated into English as “to take care of,” yet mālama also means to “tend, preserve, protect, save, maintain, support, fidelity and loyalty.” So we are asking all that love Hawaiʻi to help #MalamaMaui by visiting right now. To celebrate your aloha for Maui, we are giving away tickets from @mauioceancenter! 🐠 ----------------- Giveaway Rules 🎁: 1.) Follow @hawaiimagazine and Maui Ocean Center 2.) Tag up to 20 friends who love to travel to Maui as much as you do 3.) Share this post in your story Entries must be received by 11:59pm HST on October 25th, 2023. Winners must live in U.S.A. Contest is not affiliated with Instagram. Winner will be private messaged on Friday, October 26th.
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