People travel thousands of miles to reach Hawaiʻi—one of the most isolated landmasses on Earth. Its eight main islands help ...

Following the pandemic and the devastating fires of 2023, Maui’s businesses and residents have shown remarkable strength and ...

Voting is now open for HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!  Thousands of you voted in our 2025 awards, selecting ...

Year after year we’re amazed and inspired by the hundreds of images submitted to the annual HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo ...

“They really are the gentle giants of the ocean,” says Shari Sicsko, co-owner of Kona Snorkel Trips, which offers its world-famous manta ray night snorkel year-round. “Everybody’s really passionate ...

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 ...

While growing up on Maui, it was always a treat to visit Oʻahu. Here, the energy is electric, from the crazy shorebreak at Sandy Beach and the bustling nightlife of Waikīkī to the trailblazing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Maui has long held a reputation for being home to some of the world’s best beaches. From expansive, sun-soaked shorelines to sheltered coves with abundant marine life, Maui offers something for every ...

Nicknamed the Gathering Place, Oʻahu offers something for everyone: luxury resorts, award-winning restaurants, dozens of hiking trails, world-famous surf spots, museums and art galleries, and lots of ...