Sarah Burchard

Editor · Oʻahu

Sarah Burchard has called Oʻahu home since 2017. A Honolulu-based freelance writer and editor, she covers food, culture and travel for publications including Hawaii.com, Hana Hou, FLUX Hawaiʻi, Forbes, Hawaiʻi Magazine and Honolulu Magazine. What keeps her rooted here goes beyond the balance of city life and sunny beaches — it is the people, the values and the culture of aloha that make her stay. Sarah is also a devout yogi and regularly volunteers with ʻāina-based organizations across the island. Read more of her work at sarahburchard.com.

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Inside the Hawaiʻi Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival: Three Days of Culture, Fire and Food in Kona

Held every June at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, the 3-day festival celebrates traditional dance, music, food and fashion from Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Where to Stay in Kailua-Kona: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Review

Best for anyone looking for action and excitement in Kona that's also affordable. Come to celebrate a birthday or a bachelorette party. Come for an event. Bring the kids!

Hiking Koko Crater Stairs

What you should know before hiking Koko Crater on Oʻahu.

Mākena Beach, Maui

Discover Maui's wildest stretch of coast.

Best Maui Restaurants - Editor's Picks

Maui's farm-to-table dining scene often rivals Oʻahu. Here are my current top 10 restaurants on Maui.

Welcome to the World: Where You Can Have Anything You Want, For a Price

About every two to five years, the largest private yacht on the planet stops at Honolulu Harbor. For its more than 150 residents, it’s a hopping off point, a short visit or the start of a new journey. Unless you work or live on the ship, you’ll never experience what I am about to share with you.

Where to Stay in Kāʻanapali: Hyatt Maui Review

Pickleball, pilates and penguins — a review of Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Kāʻanapali beach.

A Local's Guide to Ala Moana Beach Park, Oʻahu

Calm water for swimming, paved walking paths, Friday night fireworks and plenty of space to stretch out — everything you need to know about Ala Moana Beach Park.

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

Everything you need to know about this year's Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Hawaiʻi's premier culinary event.

A Local’s Guide to Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi

Royal Coconut Coast, Kapaʻa Bike Path, Fish Bar Deli, Coffee & Shopping — why Kapaʻa is my favorite Kauaʻi town.

In Waikīkī, Asato's Flavor Lab Is a Primer on Local Sweets

Local scoop shop Asato's Waikiki launched Asato's Flavor Lab this year — an interactive, one-hour tasting menu featuring the shop's signature candies, sodas and shave ice. This reservation-only experience offers visitors an intimate peek into the culture of Hawaiʻi "small kid time" — the flavors locals grew up eating and still crave today.

What Is a Lūʻau? The History and Cultural Evolution of Hawaiʻi's Most Famous Celebration

The lūʻau you attend on your Hawaiʻi vacation — with its torchlit beachfront setting, mai tais and fireknife dancers — bears little resemblance to the ʻahaʻāina, or sacred ceremonial feast, from which it descends.

Visiting Pearl Harbor: Everything You Need To Know

Plan ahead before visiting Pearl Harbor. Hereʻs everything you need to know about Pearl Harbor tickets, tours, parking and more.

A Local’s Guide to Wailuku, Maui

Local mom-and-pop restaurants, tiki cocktails, the ʻIāo Needle and historic Market Street — why Wailuku is the Maui town worth the detour.

Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: What's New

Learn what's new in restaurants, hotels and wellness on Hawaiʻi Island this summer. Plus hotel and resort summer promotions.

Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

Plan your Hawaiʻi Island summer trip to include the islands top festivals and activities.

Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide: Aloha & Welcome

Summer on Hawaiʻi Island brings fourth of July parties, celebrity chef BBQs and sunrise canoe paddles. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to swim with manta rays, hike Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, take a boat ride to the Captain Cook Monument or drive the Hāmākua Coast. Letter from the editor...

Kauaʻi Summer Guide: Aloha & Welcome

Summer on Kauaʻi brings southern swells and drier hiking conditions. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to snorkel, kayak Wailua River, hike Nā Pali Coast or visit one of the island's many farmers markets. Letter from the editor...

Kauaʻi Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

Plan your Kauaʻi summer trip to include the islands top festivals and activities.

Maui Summer Guide 2026: What's New

Learn what's new in restaurants, bars, shopping and wellness on Maui this summer. Plus hotel and resort updates and their summer promotions.

Maui Summer Guide: Aloha & Welcome

Summer on Maui brings farm tours, food festivals and concert series. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to snorkel, stand-up paddle board, hike Haleakalā or take a tour to Hāna. A Letter From the Editor...

Maui Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

Plan your Maui summer trip to include the islands top festivals and activities.

To Get a True Taste of Town, Meet Me At The Pagoda

On April 15, Pagoda Hotel invited friends and family to see the reveal of its recent renovations. Located just outside Waikīkī in the Ala Moana neighborhood that many are now calling “Midtown,” the 199-room, 12-story Honolulu hotel offers a budget-friendly stay amid dozens of mom-and-pop restaurants that embody “local Hawaiʻi.”

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: What's New

New restaurants, bars, shops, food halls, markets and wellness centers on Oʻahu this summer. Plus hotel and resort updates and seasonal promotions. New Wellness (retreats, centers, etc.) Link to relevant articles and itineraries Hotel Updates: Openings, renovations, seasonal packages