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Hawaiʻi Island isn’t my usual go-to for island hopping, but when a friend who once called it home invited me along, I ...

Five years after closing his award-winning restaurant—which had been a HAWAIʻI Magazine reader favorite—local chef Alan Wong is moving to Kāhala. The Alan Wong, the James Beard Award-winning chef and ...

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 ...

Old Queen Street Stadium boasts an impressive collection of classic and retro sports memorabilia from Hawaiʻi.

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.

The seven-course dinner in The Treehouse is customized for each guest. Photo: Courtesy Hotel Wailea Imagine dining under a canopy of mango and avocado trees in a real-life treehouse with stunning ...

When I visit O‘ahu’s North Shore, I take Kamehameha Highway along the Windward Coast so I can marvel at the rugged ridges of the Ko‘olau Mountains, from Kāne‘ohe to Lā‘ie. During these short road ...

For Kekoa Kekumano, weekends were made for fun. As a middle and high school student at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, he and his friends would take TheBus from Mililani to Waimea Bay and Ke Iki Beach on ...