The best farmers markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze! Like the cool farmers markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]
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The 5 Best Acai Bowls on Oahu
Looking for a good acai bowl on Oahu? Even though they were invented in Brazil, the Hawaiian islands have come to be associated with superb acai bowls, and with good reason. This healthy-ish, superfood filled dessert-that’s-pretending-to-be-a-smoothie offers a unique vehicle for experiencing some of the best available tropical and non-tropical fruit on O’ahu. After all, […]
The 9 Best, Most Unique Maui Restaurants
For all of its beauty and name recognition, Maui is also Hawaii’s most dynamic island. So many local destinations are so different from one another that disparate parts of the island might as well be located on another planet. Upcountry feels miles away from touristy Lahaina, which it itself is so different from the jungles […]
The 6 Best Farmers Markets on O’ahu
The best farmers markets on Oahu are– as you might imagine– a joy to behold. Locally-grown tropical fruits of every color, size, and variety are a defining visual aspect of O’ahu’s farmers markets. But O’ahu farmers markets are also excellent places to sample local seafood and local-style craft cuisine. Whether you’re on the hunt for […]
4 Beautiful Places to See Sunset in Maui
Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is perhaps the most family friendly because– much like O’ahu– the island has a little bit of everything. This is particularly true when it comes to sunsets. Because Maui’s sunny South shore has over 6 miles of sandy beaches and only 10 inches of rain per year, it’s an […]
Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat
I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu. In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the city […]
The 5 Best Places to Get Hawaiian Shirts on O’ahu
The traditional Hawaiian shirt– also known as an “Aloha” shirt– is a very special, if divisive garment. In the 1950’s and 60’s when travel to Hawai’i first became popular among mainlanders, many Americans embraced the shirts as symbols of exotic travel, souvenirs representing both the problematic “other” and a salubrious reminder of leisurely vacations past. […]
The 6 Best Shave Ice Places on O’ahu
What pizza is to New York City and what Coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying a shave […]
5 Incredible Oahu Hikes You Need To Experience
The island of Oahu has some of the best mid-range hikes in all of Hawai’i. While the best hikes on Oahu aren’t always obvious to outsiders, locals know that apart from Stairway to Heaven– a fabled, dangerous, and technically illegal hike that you should not attempt– social media and the Internet forums are making many […]
The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Honolulu
Here’s the deal: Hawai’i is famous for its Kona coffee, which comes from the region of Kona, on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai’i. While that might be a short plane ride from O’ahu, the city of Honolulu has nevertheless perfected the art and finesse of a good cup of coffee. The […]