Author: Matthew Dekneef
Our 50 Favorite Hawaii Hotels
Before you check in, check out our editors' and writers' picks of their favorite places to stay across the Hawaiian Islands.
This Wailea hillside chateaux is your new favorite hideaway
Experience another side of Maui’s famed resort district at this opulent, adults-only lodge.
The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Paddle the Kaiwi Channel
The determined all-female paddling crews who were first to dare the Molokai to Oahu crossing, a race once restricted to men.
Two hip urban hideaways in Waikiki that will leave you revitalized
Honolulu’s coolest hotels can be found a few blocks from the action.
Travaasa Hana has oceanfront bungalows you’ll never want to leave
There are luxury resorts—and then there are all-inclusive, five-star retreats like this.
Bake Portuguese Sweet Bread in a Stone Forno at the Kona Historical Society
In this Kona tradition, young and old gather to bake Portuguese sweet bread and take a bite out of this delectable part of the Big Island’s multicultural history.
The race to save Kahoolawe’s sacred stone
It's a rare archaeo-astronomonical tool aligned with the sun, moon and stars.
The best shave ice in Hawaii
These local shops and stands left a sweet taste in the mouths of those who voted in our 2017 Readers' Choice Awards.
The best island in Hawaii is…
Here's this year's ranking of the best Hawaiian Islands to visit, according to our 2017 Readers' Choice Awards.
The best city or town in Hawaii
In our 2017 HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers' Choice Awards, travelers rank their favorite communities in the Islands.
Top 5 festivals in Hawaii 2017
The best celebration events of culture, food and entertainment in the Islands, as voted by HAWAIʻI Magazine readers.
Hawaii Airbnbs celebrities have stayed in
The next time you’re in the Islands, vacay the way the stars do.
Where the Wild Hideaways are in Hawaii
Find shelter in these off-the-beaten-path quarters that are resort-ready in their own ways.
Local puns abound on these talkative Hawaii shirts
From Waikiki Beach to the streets of Haleiwa, here’s how to let your shirt make a statement.
Travaasa Hana’s outrigger canoe tour of Hana Bay is culturally enriching
The sprawling 70-acre resort puts guests in touch with the small town’s adventurous and legendary side.
Iconic Hawaii songstress Amy Hanaialii revives the legendary Hawaiian Room
Her new show at Maui's Grand Wailea resort is a fine-tuned act of Hawaiian classics, her greatest hits and heartfelt storytelling.
How to best experience Lanai
Small town living and secluded beaches make this island a vacationer's paradise.
Q&A: Barrio Vintage shop owners talk vibrant florals and tropical prints
The allure of vintage is strong in this fun retro boutique in Oahu’s Chinatown.
How to spend three days on Kauai
Even if you’re only staying on this idyllic piece of the Islands for 72 hours, our advice remains the same: Don’t rush your way through the Garden Isle. Devote a few days to some of these dreamy sights.
Where to go in Wailuku, Maui
West of Kahului is this sleepy little town where historic buildings mingle with contemporary boutiques.
Watch This Video of Hokulea’s 1976 Voyage
Travel back to May 1, 1976, the day the Hawaiian long-distance voyaging canoe launched and the journey that followed.
How to plan a dream trip to Kihei, Maui
A quaint Hawaiian seaside town on your mind? This favorite getaway has you covered.
Kahoolawe’s rare and sacred petroglyphs
Notes on their aesthetic and enduring significance.
The Complete 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
The full rundown of who won on hula's biggest night.
Why the world keeps falling in love with Waikiki
A local writer discovers why the world is constantly drawn to its touristed shores time and again.
This exclusive Maui photo adventure raises the bar for travel experiences
Fine art photographer Daniel Sullivan, in partnership with Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, offers tricks of the trade, curated scenic landscapes and images to last a lifetime.
10 things to know before staying at the Grand Wailea
Takeaways from a recent stay at the 2017 HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers' Choice for Best Luxury Hotel on Maui.
How to Watch the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Live Stream
Here’s the full schedule to tuning into the hula competition online.
Q&A: Kaiulani Carr reflects on her year as Miss Aloha Hula
Approaching the final week of her reign, the dancer reflects on the journey of carrying hula's most prestigious crown.
Your Events Guide to the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
Here is what's happening in Hilo during the world famous hula competition.
Download these scenic Hawaii wallpapers for your phone
Be reminded of the beauty of the Islands every time you glance at your screen.
Aloha-Inspired Swimwear To Get You Ready for the Beach or Pool
Wherever you may be, these island prints will put you in a Hawaii state of mind.
Inside North Shore’s Sunset Ranch: Cultural tours, weddings and dreamy views
A historic ranch house preserves and perpetuates this beautiful landscape.
Watch this rare whale shark sighting at Molokini
The epic encounter happened on the inside section of the crater off Maui.
People can’t stop seeing Pele in the lava
Incredible sightings of the fire goddess on Hawaii Island captured on camera.
Prince Jonah Kūhiō is the Hawaiian Style Icon You Didn’t Know You Needed
Follow the style rules laid out by this Hawaiian royal and you’ll always be the best dressed guy in the room.
A video about Hawaiian activist and musician George Helm’s life that everyone should watch
The 'aloha aina' advocate continues to inspire Hawaii decades later.
28 unforgettable images of Kilauea over the years
The raw energy and power of Hawaii's nature at its most epic and devastating.
A Day at Oahu’s Kaneohe Sandbar
This must-see natural attraction offers snorkeling, turtle sightings and soothing views. You just have to get there.
Q&A: Pro surfer Ezekiel Lau on his favorite places to surf and turf on Oahu
The World Surf League athlete from Oahu weighs in the places everyone should check out.
Hiking Moanalua Middle Ridge on Oʻahu, an All-Day, Experts-Only Adventure
A thrilling mountain ridge in Central Oʻahu leads to summit views of the Windward Side.
Here are some bingo cards for your Kamehameha Schools Song Contest viewing party
It's that time of year when Honolulu rings with the harmonious sounds of Hawaiian choral music.
15 Extraordinary Hawaiʻi Women Who Inspire Us All
We can all learn something from these historic figures.
The only full circle island helicopter tour of Oahu
Paradise Helicopters' Oahu Circle Island Experience showcases the island's urban and country scenery, and a remote waterfall you can only view by air.
Papohaku Beach, Molokai’s Largest Sandy Beach
With as much intrigue as there is wide, open space, this sandy beach enchants all who visit it.
Soar over the North Shore on Oahu’s longest zipline
Keana Farms’ North Shore zipline adventure is also a fascinating three-hour educational tour.
An update on the closed Iao Valley for Maui travelers
A popular tourist attraction on Maui has been closed since September 2016 until further notice.
Hawaii Travel Ideas For Your Next Romantic Getaway
Spice things up with these unconventional dates across the Hawaiian Islands.
