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Just back from Honolulu, an AFAR editor explores the history and culture of Waikīkī through the lens of its hotels and personalities.

Beach enclaves, wellness getaways, green retreats: These are the 10 best resorts in the Hawaiian Islands.

Bookmark these magical Airbnbs for your next trip to Hawai‘i.

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

The volcano began erupting at the end of September and remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Skip the usual island excursions—this concierge at the Four Seasons Resord O‘ahu at Ko Olina unlocks rare adventures, from flying in a historic Warbird to behind-the-scenes Hawaiian history tours.

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

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.

UnCruise Adventures blends nature, cultural immersion, and eco-friendly practices in expeditions to the Galápagos, Baja, Alaska, and Hawai‘i.

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

What is malama? Tap into the Hawaiian heritage of respecting the earth and culture for a life-affirming trip to Maui—filled with natural beauty, fascinating history, local character, and more.

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

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.