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How to Enjoy One of Oʻahu’s Most Authentic—and Inventive—Hawaiian Evenings

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

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Water Sports

Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots

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

July 22, 2021 08:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A suite with a view of the ocean at the Fairmont Kea Lani.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Resorts

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

January 30, 2024 01:12 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

Off The Tourist Trail

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

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

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.

U.S. Beaches

13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i

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

April 15, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

Travel for Good

What Is the Hawai‘i Sovereignty Movement?

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.

September 2, 2021 05:39 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A hammock on a porch overlooking plant-covered hills with the ocean in the background

Hotels

16 Best Hawai‘i Airbnbs From Honolulu to Kona

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

February 9, 2024 03:48 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Turtle Bay Resort is located on O'ahu's North Shore.

Hotels

This Amazing Resort on O‘ahu Is Your Go-To Spot for Nature, Surfing, and More

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.

April 25, 2023 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Aerial view of a sea of mostly primary colored homes in Reykjavík, Iceland

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Adds 2 New Europe Routes, Further Growing International Presence

The Seattle-based carrier has unveiled new flight routes to Europe for 2026, which is in addition to new service to Rome, Tokyo, and Seoul that had previously been announced.

August 13, 2025 08:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.

Fall 2023

How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean

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.

November 14, 2023 01:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Two storefronts in an older building in Makawao with a patron sitting out front

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui

Now, more than ever, Maui needs visitors who tread lightly and compassionately and who support local businesses.

April 29, 2024 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hawaiian Airlines new premium cabin has pod style seating

Air Travel News

You Can Now Book Flights on Hawaiian Airlines’ Swanky New Airplanes

The carrier’s new aircraft, launching in early 2024, feature pod-style seating in business class and design Easter eggs throughout.

September 7, 2023 04:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay

With sugary sands, turquoise waters, coral reefs, surf breaks, and more, Maui’s best beaches offer something for everyone.

March 20, 2024 11:32 AM

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Amanda Castleman

September / October 2021

A Better Way to Visit Hawai‘i

How will Hawai‘i—facing climate change, overtourism, and a push to reclaim Native lands—welcome travelers again?

September 2, 2021 09:05 AM

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Aislyn Greene

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