Kauaʻi is home to local businesses and artisans whose products make memorable gifts. From punny chocolate to exquisite ...

It may be hard to believe, but there are certainly signs winter has arrived in Hawaiʻi. On Oʻahu, you know it’s the holiday ...

Iolani Palace invites guests to walk its halls during its Queen Kapiʻolani Evening Tours in late December. The experience ...

When my older brother came back to Maui on his college breaks, he would often pick me up from school and we’d spend the rest ...

Dark chocolate melts on my tongue as I stand in the shade of the orchards at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Cacao Farm, grateful for the ...

It’s been four years since Hilo-born chef Sheldon Simeon published his first cookbook, “Cook Real Hawaiʻi,” putting local favorites like pork adobo, wok-fried poke and Spam musubi on a culinary ...

In Hawai‘i, f rom baby lū‘au to backyard potlucks, the sounds of Hawaiian slack-key guitar—or kī hō‘alu— fill the air . These mele (songs) The sweet sounds of the Hawaiian slack-key guitar are unique ...

There’s a local saying (at least on the Valley Isle): “Maui nō ka ʻoi,” essentially meaning “Maui is the best.” Of course, I agree—but I’m biased. I’m fortunate to have been born and raised on the ...

With year-round sunshine and a warm, tropical climate, it’s no surprise the Hawaiian Islands are a top travel destination. These conditions also make the Islands a great place to grow a variety of ...

Ignite your senses at Old Lāhainā Lūʻau, a perennial winner in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Set along the oceanfront with stunning sunset views, this award-winning experience melds ...

One of my favorite beaches on Maui is on the island’s West Side—and no, it’s not Kāʻanapali Beach. It’s Kahekili Beach, right around the corner. The lesser-known shoreline is just north of its famous ...

From the summit of Haleakalā to the golden shores of Kāʻanapali, the Valley Isle is dotted with natural wonders and beloved businesses. Here are the best of the best on Maui.