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Best Lūʻau on Hawaiʻi Island

Formerly known as a pāʻina or ʻahaʻaina, the lūʻau is among the islands’ most joyous occasions for visitors and locals alike. Not only is it a feast for the ages—we’re talking local-style chow like kālua pig, poi, huli huli chicken and laulau—but it is also a place of learning and culture. While the flashy fire...

Check Out This Magical Fern Grotto on Kauai

Kauaʻi, often referred to as the Garden Isle, has a huge number of outdoor attractions and activities that exemplify the island’s natural beauty for visitors to choose from. From the stunning Napali Coast to Waimea Canyon, it’s almost impossible for travelers to plan the perfect itinerary to see all the island has to offer. But...

The Best Time to Visit Hawaiʻi

Discover the best time to visit Hawaiʻi based on budget, weather and exciting activities like whale watching in winter.

Room With a View and Breakfast Above the Beach

What You Need to Know About Diamond Head’s New Hiking Reservation System

The crown jewel of Oʻahu, Lēʻahi, often referred to as Diamond Head, is one of the most recognizable landmarks Hawaiʻi has to offer. And it’s a favorite spot to visit amongst travelers and locals alike. However, the beloved visitor destination—which has only increased in popularity in recent years—will be making new changes to preserve the...

What is the Best Island in Hawaii to Visit?

It’s time for you to book your trip to Hawaiʻi, but you can’t pull the trigger of buying a ticket just yet. Why? Because you can’t decide on which of the gorgeous Hawaiian Islands you want to visit. They all demand your attention. Kauaʻi, with its verdant gardens and the stunning Napali Coast. Maui with...

50+ Hawaiʻi Pidgin Words and Terms Visitors Need to Know

Hawaiʻi Pidgin, also known as Hawai‘i Creole English, is a unique blend of words, phrases and idioms drawn from the languages and cultures...

Your Local’s Guide to Haleʻiwa, Oʻahu

If you find yourself driving through a town on the North Shore with sand-dusted streets, salt in the air and surf shops on every corner, you’re probably in Haleʻiwa. While Honolulu is technically the capital of Oʻahu, Haleʻiwa can easily be considered the capital of the island’s North Shore. A visitor favorite for literal decades,...

How to Watch the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival

It’s less than a week away. What many consider to be the Olympics of hula, the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival will be once again rounding up the best and most storied hula halau (hula schools) in the state for a week of nail-biting competition, wonderful performances and cultural parades.  While the festival is once again...

5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler to Hawaiʻi

Traveling to Hawaiʻi can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, something you’ll remember and treasure for the rest of time. The islands are full of aloha—that humble sense of humility and gratitude found only in Hawaiʻi—and to make your own trip more enriching, it’s a good idea to bring aloha with you as you make your way...

The Perfect Place To Find Your Perfect Place

A diverse collection of residences fit a variety of tastes and lifestyles.

This Hawaii Card Game Will Have Laughing Your Okole Off

Whether you were born and raised in the Rainbow State or are a visitor who loves Hawaiʻi’s unique local culture and pidgin—local Hawaiʻi slang that takes its vocabulary from an amalgamation of cultures and languages that found their home in the Islands during the plantation era—you need to check out Ulus 2 Ulus. Ulus 2...

Hawaiʻi Musician Kalani Peʻa Wins 3rd Grammy Award

The local artist has done it again. Kalani Peʻa took home his 3rd Grammy Award with his album “Kau Ka Pe’a” at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. He was awarded for having the best regional roots album of the year in a non-televised portion of the event, and he has previously won...

Your Road to Hana Survival Guide

Explore the wonders of Hana Hawaii and conquer the famous Road to Hāna with tips for a safe and scenic drive.

ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Commits to Carbon Neutral Certification

A 2021 Cande Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award winner and the staple Waikiki resort is looking to completely offset its carbon footprint in 2022.

Immerse Yourself in Hawaiian Culture with these Lei-Making Classes 

To make lei is a practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture and history — it’s more than just stringing flowers together and calling it a day. There are customs rooted deeply in Hawaiian traditions and culture on how to craft lei. So having someone who has grown up making lei — weaving them since childhood...

Wahine Art Walk

Outer Island Real Estate Trends

Many people who move to and live in Hawaii have Honolulu or the North Shore first in mind. However, the Outer Islands, and particularly Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island offer interesting Hawaii real estate options for your Hawaii home or property investment.