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A recent eruption of Kīlauea on Hawai‘i’s Big Island, one of the planet’s most active volcanoes, temporarily closed areas of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and served as a reminder to travelers of key safety tips.

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

“It’s the paradox and hypocrisy of colonization.”

West Maui hotels and resorts are not taking future bookings at this time as officials focus on search and recovery efforts in what is now the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years. Here’s how travelers can help those affected.

These beaches, spread across five Hawaiian islands, showcase the beauty of the Aloha State’s coasts.

O‘ahu native Heather Sanchez knows the island’s quieter spots—and was willing to share them with us.

A trip to the Aloha State isn’t complete without riding at least one epic wave.

Urban escapes, dude ranches, island retreats, and more: This list of the top 15 family-friendly hotels across the United States is your go-to guide for a multigenerational getaway.

Just back from Turtle Bay Resort on O‘ahu’s North Shore, an AFAR editor shares why it’s her new go-to retreat in the Hawaiian islands.

AFAR hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her first surfing lesson, how Hawai‘i is taking big steps to protect its oceans, and what the state means to her.

Turtle Bay’s new Paniolo Pāʻina experience celebrates Hawaii’s ranching history with farm-to-table dishes, live music, dancing, and unexpected cultural influences.

A photographer and member of Maui’s Hui O Waa Kaulua voyaging community shares what it’s like to sail the ocean in a traditional wa‘a, or canoe.

A Hawaiian scholar explains the multifaceted movement, which is pushing for the United States to return land taken during an 1893 coup d’état that overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy.

Experiencing a new culture can be one of the best parts about traveling—here’s how to engage with local communities respectfully.

Every loyalty program has a different policy on the expiration of points and miles, but the best ones have no-expiration policies.