The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots on Maui
Maui is well known for its golden beaches and crystal-clear waters. Snorkeling off the Valley Isle offers a window into...
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7 Streets in Waikīkī and What Their Names Mean
*This story was originally published on Sept. 13, 2021, and updated in June 2026. History lives all around us—even...
Meet Beloved Ka‘iulani Blankenfeld of Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island
It’s been more than two decades since Kaʻiulani Blankenfeld began her career at Fairmont Orchid. A lifelong hula practitioner and...
The 43rd Pan-Pacific Festival Returns to Oʻahu This Weekend
The Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Oʻahu for another year of cultural celebrations. From June 12 to 14, events will take...
Hawaiʻi Marine Life You Might Spot This Summer
The waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands are home to an incredible array of marine life, from vibrant schools of fish...
At This Wahiawā Farm, Everyone Catches Something
I’ve never fished in my life, so I’m a little nervous as I drive up to a fish farm on...
HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest Voting is Open!
HAWAIʻI Magazine received more than 600 photo submissions in its annual photo contest this year. Mahalo to everyone who submitted an image of...
The Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi in 2026
Hawaiʻi is home to dozens of state parks scattered across the Islands. However, there are only a few national parks...
Celebrating World Ocean Month in Hawaiʻi
Every June is World Ocean Month, with June 8 designated as World Ocean Day, a global observance recognizing the importance...