Your Guide to Attending the 2018 Sony Open in Hawai‘i Like a Real Pro
How to ace your attendance at this year’s Sony Open in Hawai‘i, Jan. 8-14. Plus, do’s and don’ts to know before you go.
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How to ace your attendance at this year’s Sony Open in Hawai‘i, Jan. 8-14. Plus, do’s and don’ts to know before you go.
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Get a killer cardio workout and great views on this long hike.
After taking care of business on his end in small Pipe, Florence gets a repeat world title in the semifinals thanks to France’s Jeremy Flores knocking out Gabriel Medina. But he loses the Pipe Masters to Flores in the finals.
Unlike last year, the North Shore native has three rivals nipping at his heels.
Take in views of east Oʻahu at the top of this ridgeline trail.
As the 2016 champ returns to his North Shore home to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, he’s taken a slim lead going into the Billabong Pipeline Masters.
Moments after emerging, dripping, from fighting his way into second place in his Nov. 19 heat in sloppy surf, Florence takes a half hour to chat and sign autographs for the next generation of John Johns. “It’s unruly, but it’s fun,” he says to HONOLULU.
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A moderate hike with an Instagram-worthy World War II bunker and beautiful views of the North Shore.
One poke aficionado who’s lived in both New York City and Honolulu rates the top poke bowls in N.Y.C.
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Our tips for making sure you’re prepared for this intense trek with a breathtaking view.
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Agritourism is booming on Maui. Take your pick of a range of local crops, from coffee to dragon fruit farms.
A couple of aquaponic wizards are running a watery farm where they breed a most captivating, and endangered, species.