First-Time 4 Old-School Favorites on Hawai‘i Island These beloved restaurants on the Big Island are a step back in time. by Martha Cheng
Arts + Culture Hear from the Misses We Miss from Past Merrie Monarch Festivals Insights and inspiration from former five Miss Aloha Hulas. by Jade Snow
Adventure This Cacao Farm on Hawai‘i Island Offers Unique Tours Lavaloha offers a fun tree-to-chocolate tour just outside of Hilo. by Lauren Okinaka
Arts + Culture Meet This Hilo Fashion Designer, Mompreneur and Longtime Merrie Monarch Supporter Simply Sisters fashion designer Regina “Lola” Miller shares her passion for aloha wear with pieces inspired by her love for family, hula and Hilo by Jade Snow
Family Head to Kula Shave Ice in Hilo for a Healthier, Refreshing Treat This stand serves organic shave ice made with fresh, Hawai‘i-grown ingredients that will have you coming back for more. by Lauren Okinaka
From Our Magazine Chow Down at this Unnassuming Kitchen on the Corner of Lono Street and Kīlauea Avenue A true hole-in-the-wall gem, Aloha Mondays keeps its diners on their toes with an ever-shifting menu filled with locally sourced dishes. by Kevin Allen
From Our Magazine Shop Made-in-Hawaiʻi Goods and Accessories at this Hilo Boutique Hana Hou, located in the center of Hilo, is especially known for its intricately crafted lauhala hats. by Kevin Allen
Family Your Walking Guide to Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island The luscious Hawaiʻi Island district is packed to the brim with gardens, fish markets and museums, and you don't even need a car to see it all. by Kevin Allen
Best of Blog Best Loco Moco on Hawaiʻi Island See how your favorite loco moco from the Big Island stacks up in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. by Catherine Toth Fox
Food This Hilo-Based Company is Brewing Tea with Māmaki Big Island-based Shaka Tea is the first line of Hawai‘i-grown herbal ice teas brewed with the endemic māmaki. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture The Stories Behind 8 Hawaiʻi Towns and Beaches For anyone who has ever wondered how places like Pearl Harbor and Lanikai got their names. by Catherine Toth Fox
Activities This Little Zoo is a Hidden Gem on Hawaiʻi Island Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo is the only zoo in the U.S. located in a tropical rainforest. by Catherine Toth Fox