Arts + Culture How the Exquisite Work of Poakalani & Co. is Continuing the Tradition of Hawaiian Quilting Master quilters Poakalani Serrao and her husband, John Serrao, left a legacy of craftsmanship and beauty while perpetuating this beloved artform. by Jade Snow
Arts + Culture How 11 Surf Breaks on Oʻahu Got Their Names Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it. by Catherine Toth Fox
Culture 12 of the Best Hawaiʻi Christmas Songs Baby, it’s cold outside, but these Hawaiian holiday tunes will keep you warm and merry. by Spencer Kealamakia
Couples The 12 Most Romantic Songs From Hawaii Some of our best-loved songs that capture the romance of the Islands. by Derek Paiva
Arts + Culture 5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories. by Kevin Allen
Arts + Culture Experience Hawaiʻi’s Most Haunted Tales Through Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui’s Walking Ghost Tours For nearly 20 years, Lopaka Kapanui has shared the beauty and rich history of Hawai‘i through its diverse stories and legends. by Kyla Smith
Culture The Beloved Kōlea Birds Return to Hawaiʻi You know it’s the end of summer when the Pacific golden plovers flock to the Islands. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture Watch: How To Make an Origami Aloha Shirt Box Make this adorable Japanese candy box with step-by-step instructions by Honolulu crafting guru Joy Shimabukuro. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture What Waikīkī is Like Right Now The usually-bustling neighborhood on the island’s south shore is quieter—and packed with locals. by Catherine Toth Fox
Activities Byodo-In Temple is a Hidden Gem Flanked by the Ko‘olau Mountains Leave bustling Honolulu and into a new world on the Oʻahu’s Windward Side at the Valley of the Temples. by Kyla Smith
Arts + Culture 3 Legends About Hawaiʻi’s King Kamehameha Numerous myths and legends surround the life of King Kamehameha, unifier of the Hawaiian Islands and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. by Kevin Allen
Arts + Culture Local Artists and a Waikīkī Hotel Team Up to Spread Aloha Hawai‘i art collective 808Urban and the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa are share the love through art, one lei at a time. by Kyla Smith