Activities 8 Local and Independent Book Shops You Need to Visit in Hawaiʻi You don’t have to be a bookworm to appreciate these locally owned treasures. by Catherine Toth Fox
Adventure 6 Fascinating Hawaii Shipwreck Sites You Need to See There are all sorts of intriguing wrecks off Hawaii, from the remnants of a replica whaling ship to a Vought F4U Corsair. by Kevin Allen
Activities Soak Up Nature with a Forest Bathing Walk in the Hawaiian Rainforest Oahu-based tour guide Forest Bathing Hawaii offers a version of the Japanese ritual that can help calm and rejuvenate you. by Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi
Adventure Skip the Shrimp Trucks and Hit Up These Oahu Eateries Instead The road to the North Shore is dotted with hidden gems that serve croissants, malasadas and farm-grown acai bowls. by Catherine Toth Fox
Activities The Ultimate Guide to Kailua, Oahu All the reasons we love Kailua right now. by Kevin Allen, Madeleine Carr, Tracy Chan and Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture Discover Oahu’s Historic Chinatown District on this Twice-Weekly Walking Tour Hawaii Heritage Center offers tours that allow people to experience the history, food and culture of one of Honolulu’s most historic districts. by Madeleine Carr
Activities Experience What It’s Like Paddling to Oahu’s Mokulua Islands You get more than a workout on this 5-hour kayak adventure to the Mokulua Islands. by Kevin Allen
From Our Magazine Editor’s Page: Returning to Kailua This charming Windward Oahu town is still as magical as it’s ever been. by Catherine Toth Fox
Family Waiahole Nursery & Garden Center is a Garden Lover’s Dream This Oahu gem shouldn’t be overlooked on your next East Side road trip. by Kevin Allen
Oʻahu Find out How This Popular Soap is Made on Oahu’s North Shore The North Shore Soap Factory offers 30-minute tours of its factory and shop in Waialua. by Jackie Kojima
Family Swim with the Fishes at These Hawaii Saltwater Pools Get a firsthand look at Hawaii’s unique marine life with these cool saltwater pools, designed for snorkeling and swimming. by Madeleine Carr
First-Time Instagram Accounts to Follow for Foodies Visiting Hawaiʻi Wanna know a secret? Many eateries in Hawaiʻi can only be found through Instagram. Here are seven places you have to check out for yourself. by Madeleine Carr