First-Time
17 Reasons We Love Maui Right Now
It’s an easy island to love, especially now.
Kayak and Hike to One of Kaua’i's 'Secret' Falls
Navigate the Wailua River on kayaks, then hike to Uluwehi Falls, on a guided tour with Rainbow Kayak Tours.
Head to Kula Shave Ice in Hilo for a Healthier, Refreshing Treat
This stand serves organic shave ice made with fresh, Hawai‘i-grown ingredients that will have you coming back for more.
Get Mead Using Local Honey at O’ahu’s Only Meadery
Mānoa Honey & Mead in Wahiawā makes a Hawaiʻi-style mead that’s light and refreshing.
12 Reasons Why Summer Is the Best Time to Travel to Hawaiʻi
Long days, summer weather and mangoes are just a few reasons why summer is the best season to come to Hawaiʻi.
Popular Mānoa Falls Trail on Oʻahu to Reopen on Saturday
Perfecting timing, too, as it’s National Trails Day.
Everything You Need To Know About Hurricane Season in Hawaiʻi
If you're in the Islands during a hurricane or tropical storm watch or warning, here are some helpful traveler tips.
The 5 Best Hiking Trails on Kauaʻi in 2021
See the natural beauty of the Garden Isle from these trails, voted the best in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Your Guide to Reef-Safe Sunscreens in Hawaiʻi
Protect yourself from the sun and protect our reefs with this handy-dandy guide on reef-safe sunscreens.
The 5 Best Shave Ice Stands on Maui in 2021
The best way to stay cool? A heaping cone of Hawaiian-style shave ice.
How the Popular Hanapēpē Art Night on Kauaʻi Pivoted During the Pandemic
The street fair is not back just yet, but some businesses are staying open late Friday nights.
Hawaiʻi’s Mask Mandate Lifted For Outdoor Activities
This is a step toward “normalcy,” as COVID-19 numbers drop and more residents get vaccinated.
We Traveled to Kauaʻi with a Vaccine Passport and Here’s What Happened
Right now Hawaiʻi’s vaccine passport program is limited to those who got vaccinated in the Islands.
The 5 Best Coffee Shops Hawaiʻi in 2021
The editorial team at HAWAIʻI Magazine loves all of the coffee shops and cafés around Hawaiʻi, and put together five of their favorites for the 2021 Readers' Choice Awards.
Here are Our Favorite Shrimp Trucks on Oʻahu’s North Shore
We did all the research for you.
This New Cookbook by Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon is All About Real Local Food
The “Top Chef” alum and Hilo-born chef debuts his first cookbook—a thoughtful homage to growing up in Hawaiʻi.
7 Hawaiʻi Memories and Photos We Love
Beware, these perfect Hawaiʻi memories will leave you with a strong case of wanderlust.
The 5 Best Kauaʻi Beaches in 2021
Dotted along the entire coastline of Kauaʻi are some of the finest beaches in the state, and here the five HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love most.
Everything You Need To Know About Plumeria in Hawaiʻi
Spoiler alert: It’s not native to the Islands.
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories.
Here are the Winners of Our 2021 Readers’ Choices Awards
Find out what Hawaiʻi beaches, hotels, hiking trails, food trucks and boutiques made our annual list.
Traveling to Hawaiʻi Island? Here's What You Need to Know
If you are thinking about visiting Hawaiʻi Island, here are a few key points to consider.
