Articles by Maria Kanai

We go bananas for mangoes here in Hawai‘i.

Oʻahu-based lei maker and book author Meleana Estes talks about her book, which is all about Hawai‘i’s flowers.

Hop aboard the newest bingsu trend and check out our four favorite spots on O‘ahu to try this delicious Korean shave ice dessert. 

Treat yourself to any one of these luxury resorts on Maui, which made top five in our Readers’ Choice picks this year.

Here are the five most beloved beaches on Kaua‘i, as voted on by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

You voted and the results are in—these are the best lūʻau shows on Oʻahu in 2024.

If you’re looking for family-friendly accommodations, here are the five that topped our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

View 53 garments of aloha wear at "Fashioning Aloha," an exhibit that highlights how the designs we see today are influenced by a mix of Hawai‘i’s culture and history.

Here’s a ranked list of the best towns to visit, according to our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Learn about the history of this old-school Japanese deli and check out where you can start placing ala carte orders of delicious food like cone sushi, musubi, nori chicken and chow fun.

From baby squid to hibiscus flowers, this popular snack shop offers more than 100 varieties of crack seed and preserved snacks.

Hawaiian Soda Co. offers a healthier, low-sugar drink with local flavors without sacrificing delicious taste.