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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.”

Hawaiʻi Travel Trends Report (Q1 2026)

Hiking Kapena Falls

Discover Kapena Falls, a hidden gem surrounded by towering trees for adventurous explorers.

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

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Aloha & Welcome

Summer on Oʻahu brings street fairs, evening concerts in the park and camping under the stars. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to learn how to surf, snorkel on the North Shore, hike Mānoa Falls or spend long days at the beach. A Letter From the Editor...

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

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

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Plan Your Trip

Essential travel tips for Summer 2026 on Oʻahu.

Waimea Valley: Oʻahu's Most Accessible Waterfall Hike

In Waimea Valley, across from Waimea Bay on Oʻahu, visitors can take an easy hike through botanical gardens and culturally significant archaeological sites to a waterfall.

Hiking Oʻahu: Trails for Every Fitness Level

Visitors often assume Oʻahu is all beach and city, but this island has some of the most rewarding hikes in Hawaiʻi.

Lei Day and the Hawaiian Tradition of Lei Making

Instead of celebrating May Day on May 1, which is a European tradition of celebrating the beginning of summer, Hawaiʻi celebrates Lei Day. The celebration not only honors the Hawaiian lei, but also the colors and flora, designated to each Hawaiian island.

Discover the Beauty and Meaning of Native Hawaiian Plants

Learn which plants and flowers are from Hawaiʻi and which ones are not.

What to Pack for Every Hawaiʻi Activity

A practical guide to what to pack for snorkeling, hiking, beach days and more, so you can feel prepared without overpacking.

The Risk No One Tells You About Before Visiting Hawaiʻi

Whale Watching on Maui

Spotting humpback whales can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. As these majestic creatures migrate to the warm waters of the islands during the winter months, there are several ways you can increase your chances of seeing them up close.

Kalaupapa Tours on Moloka'i: A Story of Tragic Isolation

The Kalaupapa Saints Tour, conceptualized and founded by Kalaupapa resident Meli Watanuki and operated by Seawind Tours and Travel, was created to ensure that visitors hear the story of Kalaupapa by someone who lived it.

Chinatown, Honolulu

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Honolulu Chinatown is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the U.S., full of lei stands, noodle factories, temples and produce markets.

Pack Versus Buy: Hawaiʻi Edition

What to pack and what to skip when you're preparing for your trip to Hawaiʻi.