Vote in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice
Voting is now open for HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards! Thousands of you voted in our 2025 awards, selecting...
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HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 25th Annual Photo Contest Winners
Year after year we’re amazed and inspired by the hundreds of images submitted to the annual HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo Contest—and...
Our Tips for Whale Watching in Hawaiʻi
*This story was originally published on Nov. 10, 2022. Every winter, from November through May, between 8,000 and 12,000...
Embark on a Rare Aquatic Adventure and Come Face to Fin with Majestic Mantas
Lying flat on the surface of the Pacific Ocean, I wait for nature’s show to begin. Nearby, bubbles ascend from...
Shop Local, Share Aloha: Ideas for the Holidays from 7 of Our Favorite Hawaiʻi Businesses
One of the best feelings is seeing your loved ones unwrap your thoughtful holiday gifts. But with so many options,...
The Legend of Night Marchers in Hawaiʻi
*This story was originally published on Oct. 31, 2024. Years ago, I went on a ghost tour with Native...
ʻOno at Home: Lobster Gnocchi with Black Truffle and Mushrooms
Red Salt at Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach is an ode to Kauaʻi’s red earth and the red ʻalaea...
The Ultimate 3-Day Weekend on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi Island isn’t my usual go-to for island hopping, but when a friend who once called it home invited me...
Bishop Museum Welcomes Last Known Survivor of Rare Hawaiian Snail Genus
Hawaiian land snails are among the most threatened animal groups on the planet. Researchers believe 11 species of Endodonta once...