Two Swanky Places to Stay: AC Hotel and Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
With trendy places to eat, and one with state-of-the-art wellness facilities.
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Meet the 6 Women Who Made History Competing in The Eddie 2023
Among the fearless wāhine who charged in the big-wave surf contest: a mom-paramedic, environmental and LGBTQ+ activists, a huntress and equal rights warriors.
Ready for Takeoff: Tropical, Hawai‘i-Inspired Luggage from Lei‘ohu Designs
Vacay in style with the Hilo label’s gorgeous lei, shell and flower patterns.
Roll With It: Merienda Serves Up Refined Roadside Filipino Fare on Maui
Find lumpia shanghai, Filipino style breakfast, sisig tacos and more on a stretch of HI-30 in Lahaina.
Are Hanauma Bay’s Higher Fees for Nonresidents and Reservation Systems a Sign of More to Come?
A snorkeling spot and a crater are the focus of O‘ahu’s first attempts to manage and profit more from surging visitor numbers.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Cruise Ships Return After World War II
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1946.
We Tried This: Electric Mountain Biking Behind Hawai‘i Island’s Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Big Island Bike Tours offers an e-bike ride around the historic property.
Lee Anne Wong Dishes About the Overhaul of Her Pioneer Inn Grill and Bar on Maui
Papa‘aina at the Pioneer Inn keeps it simple with a nod to history.
Longtime Honolulu Airport Lei Seller Stacy Farias Keeps Her Family’s Tradition Going
Since the 1940s, Sophia’s has offered fresh blooms daily.
We Tried This: Horseback Riding at Kaua‘i’s Silver Falls Ranch
Inside a caldera, this 300-acre ranch offers tours of its dozen or so trails.
From ‘Iolani Palace to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Honolulu’s Street Art: Take a Virtual Tour Around the Islands
This summer, plan a trip to some of our state’s cultural, historical and natural treasures from the comfort of your quarantine cave.
What It’s Like Being a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant During a Pandemic
Even with the drastic decrease in visitors to the Islands, flights continue.
O‘ahu in 1950: Visitors Could Once Enjoy Staying in Hawai‘i for 10 Dollars a Day
Finding affordable accommodations in the Islands for teachers and out-of-state students isn’t a new problem, it seems.
The Pig & The Lady Tokyo: What It Takes to Open a Hawai‘i Restaurant in Japan
For his first overseas restaurant, Andrew Le resists the Hawai‘i-fication of The Pig & The Lady while calibrating recipes with Japanese ingredients.
Jana Lam’s 8-Piece Travel Accessory Set is Our New Must-Have Collection
Ladies and gents, to make your flight more enjoyable we’re announcing the arrival of Jana Lam’s Bird of Paradise collection.
Afterthoughts: Alone Time
What it’s like for a control freak to travel solo.
This Hawai‘i Local Tried Poke in NYC—Here’s the Verdict
One poke aficionado who’s lived in both New York City and Honolulu rates the top poke bowls in N.Y.C.
The Holoholo Guide to Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i is the oldest, the most beautiful, the unconquered island. It's the lush home of spiritual pilgrims, privacy-seeking billionaires and rowdy roosters. Isn’t it time you paid a visit?
Kaua‘i Guide: Where the Locals Shop
Pick up some local art, visit the westernmost bookstore in the U.S. and find fresh fruit and veggies.
53 Ways to Eat Around the World Without Leaving Hawai‘i
You don’t have to book a flight to explore international flavors. We tracked down 53 of the tastiest dishes in Hawai‘i that hail from cuisines all over the globe.
Kaua‘i Guide: Feral Chickens Causing a Squawk, and Other Island Happenings
Some call them the “state/island bird” of Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Hike Kalalau
Our tips for making sure you’re prepared for this intense trek with a breathtaking view.
Kaua‘i Guide: 7 Places to Eat ‘Ono Grinds
Grab a bento, indulge in locally made gelato and more. Plus, where to get the best omiyage for friends and family back home.
