Arts + Culture How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too. by Jackie Kojima
Arts + Culture 5 Hawaiʻi Children’s Books Sure to Please Your Favorite Keiki Here are some lively reads by local authors about the 50th state. by Lavonne Leong
Food Kōloa Rum Co. Expands to Its Namesake, the Historic Sugar Town of Kōloa, Kauaʻi The local rum company pays tribute to Hawaiʻi’s sugar cane history with a new Kōloa facility, slated to open in late 2020. by Catherine Toth Fox
Activities 7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Hawaiʻi From picnicking at your favorite park to watching a movie under the stars, these ideas can raise the romance in your relationship. by Jackie Kojima
Activities New and Notable Reasons to Visit Doris Duke’s Shangri La Estate The dreamy Oʻahu estate-turned-museum that once belonged to a Hawaiʻi heiress is well worth visiting—or revisiting—for these features. by Tracy Chan
Family There’s More to Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden Than Its Instagrammable Entrance Just a mile into the 400-acre garden in Windward Oʻahu are more—and better—photo ops. by Catherine Toth Fox
Family Did You Know There are Alpaca in Hawaiʻi? A handful of farms across the Islands raise the livestock for its coveted fleece. And they’re adorable. by Catherine Toth Fox
Family How to Travel Around Hawaiʻi Island Like a Foodie Family Follow one family’s food adventures on a weekend jaunt to Hawai‘i Island. by Laura Dornbush
From Our Magazine Local’s Guide to Hawaii: Author Kaui Hart Hemmings The bestselling author of “The Descendants” shares the Hawaiʻi experiences and places that she loves. by Catherine Toth Fox
Activities Food Meets Adventure on These New Tours by Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail These new offerings on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island showcase waterfalls, chocolate, rum and sunsets. by Catherine Toth Fox
Activities 11 of This Family’s Favorite Kid-Friendly Things To Do on Oʻahu From botanical gardens to indoor playgrounds, these activities promise fun for kids of all ages. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture 20 Monumental Happenings in Hawaii in the Past Decade From volcanic eruptions to the banning of plastics (and sunscreen) and everything in between, it’s been a wild 10 years in Hawaii. by Kevin Allen