February 14, 2022
Traverse the rugged backcountry of North Kohala. This landscape, dense with forests and marked by steep valleys, has served as both refuges and battleground. Powerful chiefs who had sought control of the island for centuries often tracked rebels to this…
February 14, 2022
British CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, thought to be the first Westerner to set sight on the Hawaiian Islands, spotted the islands of O‘ahu and Kaua‘i on Jan. 18, 1778. Almost a year later, on Jan. 17, 1779, the explorer found his…
February 14, 2022
Centuries ago, Native Hawaiians carved images of humans, canoes, turtles and other forms into lava rock. And though the true meanings behind these ki‘i pōhaku , or PETROGLYPHS, are unknown, it is widely believed that these ANCIENT CARVINGS are records…
February 14, 2022
Two centuries ago, Hawaiian rulers worshipped a powerful war god named Kū . King Kamehameha the Great, who fought numerous battles to unify all the Hawaiian Islands, sought Kū’s support by building a massive stone temple 400 feet above KAWAIHAE…
May 19, 2017
Get artistic with an art class at HOKULANI GLASS STUDIO. Housed in the former vacation home of Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods star, Tom Selleck, the studio is just 10 minutes from Kailua-Kona town. Hawai‘i-born-and-raised artist Leilani Pacheco-Datta has trained…
January 15, 2015
While there’s no need to hunt out romance in Hawai‘i, plate lunches and shave ice for every meal may not do the trick. Instead, check out these RESTAURANTS for a view, good food and more . BROWN’S BEACH HOUSE: What…
January 15, 2015
Whether you prefer to play in a cool, misty climate reminiscent of Scotland or so close to the Pacific that you have to wipe salt spray off your clubs, Hawai‘i Island has all you need for a great day at…
January 15, 2015
Waimea’s HISTORICAL COWBOY ROOTS inspire a rustic kind of charm, resulting in a Western-Hawaiian version of Aspen and Sonoma chic. Nestled among some of the island’s most beautiful homes and neighborhoods you’ll find ART GALLERIES, BOUTIQUES, wonderful little CAFÉS and…
January 15, 2015
When the sun sinks below the horizon and the party boats light up, KAILUA BAY is one of the sweetest sights on the planet. Book a dinner cruise, and savor a view of the island from the deck of one…
January 15, 2015
Wander across a footbridge over HILO BAY, keeping your eyes peeled for sea turtles that often play underneath, and you’ll find yourself on a small, peaceful island frequented by tourists and locals alike. Aptly named for the coconut trees scattered…
January 15, 2015
PU‘UHONUA O HŌNAUNAU was, in ancient times, the destination for people seeking asylum from severe penalties imposed on all who broke kapu (taboo) laws. Once inside the compound’s 10-foot walls, sanctuary was guaranteed; the resident kāhuna , or priests, were…
January 15, 2015
A slight detour off Highway 11 leads to the funky upcountry village of HŌLUALOA. You’ll know you’ve reached this eclectic little town when you see a fluorescent-pink building called KONA HOTEL . Built in 1926, the hotel is still maintained…