Author: Maria Kanai
Q&A with Master Lei Maker Meleana Estes
Oʻahu-based lei maker and book author Meleana Estes talks about her book, which is all about Hawai‘i’s flowers.
Here’s the Latest Shave Ice Dessert Taking Over Hawaiʻi
Hop aboard the newest bingsu trend and check out our four favorite spots on O‘ahu to try this delicious Korean shave ice dessert.
The 5 Best Luxury Resorts on Maui
Treat yourself to any one of these luxury resorts on Maui, which made top five in our Readers’ Choice picks this year.
The 5 Best Beaches on Kauaʻi in 2024
Here are the five most beloved beaches on Kaua‘i, as voted on by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The 5 Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu in 2024
You voted and the results are in—these are the best lūʻau shows on Oʻahu in 2024.
The 5 Best Resorts for Families on Oʻahu in 2024
If you’re looking for family-friendly accommodations, here are the five that topped our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
New Exhibit Celebrating Aloha Wear Opens at the Honolulu Museum of Art
View 53 garments of aloha wear at "Fashioning Aloha," an exhibit that highlights how the designs we see today are influenced by a mix of Hawai‘i’s culture and history.
The 5 Best Towns in Hawaiʻi in 2024
Here’s a ranked list of the best towns to visit, according to our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Your Ultimate Guide to Okazuya in Hawaiʻi
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.
6 Unique Snacks You Have To Try at Lin’s Hawaiian Snacks on Oʻahu
From baby squid to hibiscus flowers, this popular snack shop offers more than 100 varieties of crack seed and preserved snacks.
Try This New Hawaiʻi-Based Soda in Local Flavors
Hawaiian Soda Co. offers a healthier, low-sugar drink with local flavors without sacrificing delicious taste.
Exploring Coffee Farms at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
An educational Sunday morning spent in Kona at both Greenwell Farms and Island Sun Coffee.
Learn How to Make Hilo-Style Lei on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawai‘i Island’s Donkey Mill Art Center offers this—and other—lei-making classes throughout the year.
Your Guide To The 52nd Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
The oldest food festival in Hawai‘i returns this year with more than 40 events spanning ten days, celebrating Kona coffee and culture.
The Best Bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island in 2023
Here are the winners for the best bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island from our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The 5 Best Botanical Gardens on O‘ahu in 2023
You voted! Here are the top five botanical gardens on O‘ahu in 2023.
The Best Cheap Eats on Oʻahu
Stick to your budget while still satisfying your taste buds with these cheap eats on Oʻahu from our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Fête celebrates a year of food, family and friends
A culinary couple’s dream comes true with opening this hit restaurant.
Piggy Smalls: A Honolulu restaurant’s cool spin on Vietnamese
The Pig & The Lady owner Andrew Le's second restaurant creatively spins comfort food dishes with a one-of-a-kind twist.
