Travel - Honolulu Magazine

Afterthoughts: I Can Never Really Escape the Islands. But That’s a Good Thing

Katrina Valcourt,

Hawai‘i calling.

We Tried It: Island Hopping in Hawai‘i On An Airplane During COVID-19

We Tried This: Horseback Riding at Kaua‘i’s Silver Falls Ranch

The Best Things to do Outdoors While You Staycation on O‘ahu During Quarantine

Is Mayor Blangiardi’s New DPP About to Allow More Vacation Rentals?

The Laylow Waikiki Hotel Blue Wall Bedroom

Decor Tips: Get the Look From Two Waikīkī Hotels, The Surfjack and The Laylow

Kaua‘i Guide: 8 Places to Stay on Kaua‘i

Upcountry Maui Gets a New Pizza Restaurant

Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu

Lee Anne Wong Dishes About the Overhaul of Her Pioneer Inn Grill and Bar on Maui

Afterthoughts

Afterthoughts: I Can Never Really Escape the Islands. But That’s a Good Thing

Katrina Valcourt,

Hawai‘i calling.

Editor’s Page

Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine

Christi Young,

From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.

Hale ‘Aina Awards

2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Hau Tree Restaurant at the Kaimana Beach Hotel Wins Gold for Best Outdoor Dining in Hawai‘i

Martha Cheng,

Shade of the Century: Come for the tree, stay for the food.

Volunteer

Hawai‘i Gives Back: Finding Peace and Waves with AccesSurf

Kevin Allen,

For more than a decade, people have been able to found joy in the waves through the work and assistance of a dedicated group started by a recreational therapist and adaptive athlete.

Environment

Are Hanauma Bay’s Higher Fees for Nonresidents and Reservation Systems a Sign of More to Come?

Christi Young,

A snorkeling spot and a crater are the focus of O‘ahu’s first attempts to manage and profit more from surging visitor numbers.

Best of Honolulu

Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu

Robbie Dingeman, Katie Kenny, Katrina Valcourt, Don Wallace,

We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—beach cleanups to land restoration, fishing equipment to surf shop, free gym to yoga studio—all so you can live better in Honolulu.

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