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1 day ago
Silicon Valley food

The Busiest Costco In The World Is In The U.S., But Not In The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

Costco's Iwilei location in Hawaii is the busiest in the world, attracting both locals and tourists due to its central location and competitive pricing.
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2 months ago
Food & drink

Food Trucks Have Turned This Costco Into A Dining Destination - Tasting Table

The Maui Kahului Costco near the airport sits across from popular food truck parks, creating a vibrant dining hub that draws customers to both businesses.
Silicon Valley food
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1 day ago

The Busiest Costco In The World Is In The U.S., But Not In The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

Costco's Iwilei location in Hawaii is the busiest in the world, attracting both locals and tourists due to its central location and competitive pricing.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships

Conservative campaigners are challenging a federal scholarship program for Native Hawaiian students, claiming it violates federal law and promotes racial discrimination.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Researchers look into island's health benefits

Researchers will study the health benefits of outdoor spaces on the Isle of Wight, focusing on visitor experiences and access barriers.
#hawaii
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago
Miami food

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Miami food

Hawaii residents urge visitors to avoid parts of the North Shore

Residents of Oahu's North Shore urge visitors to avoid the area to aid recovery from recent storms.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

The Big Island Resort I've Visited Over a Dozen Times-And Would Book Again Tomorrow

Mauna Lani hotel offers a welcoming, family-like atmosphere and luxurious accommodations, making it a beloved destination for returning guests.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Hawaii Is Open for Travelers After Historic Storms-Here's How to Help Local Communities Recover

Hawaii faces severe weather challenges but remains resilient, with most tourist areas open and a focus on community support.
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Hawaii residents urge visitors to avoid parts of the North Shore

Residents of Oahu's North Shore urge visitors to avoid the area to aid recovery from recent storms.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Your Next Tropical Vacation Could Be Mosquito-Free. Here's How

"It's not exactly a dream vacation to come and be harassed by mosquitoes," says Hervé Bossin, director of the medical entomology laboratory at Tahiti's Institut Louis Malardé.
Public health
California
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Hawaii's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joint Soaks Its Patties In BBQ Sauce - Tasting Table

W&M Bar-B-Q Burgers in Honolulu has served unique BBQ burgers for 85 years, becoming a beloved local and tourist destination.
Television
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

John Florence's new surf series is a peek into his brand ambitions

John Florence shifts from competitive surfing to adventure sailing, focusing on family and outdoor exploration in his new series Vela.
East Bay food
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Fish & Chicks, Harlem's first-ever tiki bar | amNewYork

Fish & Chicks is Harlem's first tiki bar, offering a unique menu and vibrant atmosphere with all-day happy hour and themed events.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Hawai'i Life names Palo Luckett as principal broker

Real estate here is very relationship-driven, and when agents have solid guidance behind them, they can stay focused on taking care of their clients and building their business. In Hawaii we're often working with clients across islands and time zones, so things don't always happen during the workweek.
Real estate
#digital-nomads
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

3 digital nomads in Bali share the career journeys that led them to the tropical paradise

Digital nomads relocate to Bali for affordable living, accessible visas, and lifestyle flexibility, often after career transitions seeking autonomy and meaningful work over corporate advancement.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Hawaii braces for new storm as it still recovers from the last

We're not expecting much in terms of winds, mainly just going to be flood potential. And thinking that the focus is going to be Oahu, Maui County and Big Island, with Kauai kind of being on the fringes of it versus, you know, all the Islands were impacted last time.
Environment
LA food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Wailea Village helps Maui shine with local shops and restaurants

Wailea village restaurants including Lahaina Brewing Company, Tikehau Lounge, and Koast support Maui's recovery by offering local cuisine, fresh ingredients, and community gathering spaces for residents and visitors.
Agriculture
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Apply for the Cottage Industry Scholarship in Hawaii

The Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship supports 15 Hawai'i food entrepreneurs annually through a 12-week course covering licensing, kitchen operations, branding, and distribution to scale businesses using local ingredients.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Town Is Known As 'Surf City USA'-With Dog Surfing, Oceanfront Hotels, and Some of California's Best Fish Tacos

With more than eight miles of coastline and consistently strong breaks, it's long been a magnet for surfers from around the world. However, the city's appeal goes beyond the water-it also has a walkable downtown, a charming namesake pier, and plentiful waterfront bars and restaurants.
Los Angeles
Travel
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1 month ago

20 Best Beaches on Maui for Sunbathing, Snorkeling, and Stunning Coastline Views

Maui's 120 miles of coastline offer diverse beaches from black-sand shores to postcard-perfect white-sand coves, each providing unique experiences for different vacation preferences.
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Maui's Skyline Hawaii ziplines itself to island conservation

Skyline Hawaii combines ziplining tourism with environmental restoration, donating 1% of revenues to conservation while engaging visitors in planting native endemic plants on Maui.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why Hawaii can't rely on tourism alone

Hawaii's economy relies too heavily on tourism, which generates insufficient income growth compared to the U.S. average, forcing residents to relocate for better-paying jobs and lower living costs.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Meat Lovers Need To Make Room For This Massive Honolulu Sandwich - Tasting Table

Machete's Mean Sandwiches in Honolulu serves oversized meat-loaded sandwiches featuring fresh daily-baked bread and has expanded to a second location.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Welcomes Chef Miguel Soto

Chef Soto's culinary journey began in the vibrant streets of Mexico City, where food was not just sustenance but a form of storytelling and tradition. His family roots in Mexico instilled a deep appreciation for authentic flavors, which he has blended with his travels around the world. This fusion of culture and cuisine is evident in his culinary philosophy, emphasizing sustainability and craftsmanship.
LA food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Tropical Island Is the Top Trending Spring Break Spot for 2026, According to Kayak

Hilo, Hawaii on the Big Island has been a top pick for many spring travelers, according to Kayak. The booking company found that this spring break, flight searches to Hilo are up 60 percent and that airfare is down 26 percent, when compared to last year. An average, roundtrip economy flight over spring break is $503, according to Kayak.
Travel
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Hawaiian Chicken Truck That Skyrocketed After Earning Airtime On Triple D - Tasting Table

The result is a piece of meat so succulent it not only attracted the 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' team, but it inspired Fieri to build his own huli huli rotisserie oven at home. Fieri first visited Mike's Huli Chicken during the first season of Triple D, and he was so impressed that he returned in season 19 to showcase what he calls, on the Food Network, 'the crispiest chicken that anybody will ever try.'
Miscellaneous
San Francisco
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1 month ago

SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Free weekly community wellness events occur at Great Highway Park every Sunday for one year, featuring rotating activities like yoga, tai chi, and live music with complimentary coffee.
fromLos Angeles Times
23 years ago

She'll be waking up in Malibu now

Charlize Theron, who stars as a Florida serial killer in the upcoming independent film 'Monster' and then will star opposite Geoffrey Rush in an HBO Films project about the late actor Peter Sellers, has purchased a beachfront Malibu home. The actress paid close to $3.4 million, according to a real estate mailer and area residents.
SF real estate
History
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 months ago

Hawai'i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans

The British Museum exhibition showcases Hawai'i's vibrant material culture, revealing chiefs' regalia, gods' images, and historic ties with Britain including Kamehameha's diplomacy.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Hawaii hotel that helped make Waikiki a global destination

The history, in and of itself, makes it unique,
Remodel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Beloved Hawaii coffee shop closes after nearly 40 years

Since opening in October 1987, Coffee Gallery has been part of Haleiwa's history and daily life. Over the decades, we welcomed locals and visitors from around the world, and saw multiple generations return through our doors. What began as a coffee shop became a place for connection, memories, and community,
Food & drink
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Hawaiian Snack That's Just Too Expensive At Costco, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Costco sells Kokoro frozen grilled musubi with meatless soy-glazed Spam-like patties for about $18 for eight pieces, prompting price complaints.
#maui
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

The Icon is Back: Inside Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's $180M Transformation - Food & Beverage Magazine

Sixty years ago, Laurance S. Rockefeller looked out at the turquoise waters of Kaunaoa Bay on Hawaii Island and imagined something extraordinary, a resort where world-class hospitality met the raw beauty of the Hawaiian coast. That vision became the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii Island's first resort and an instant icon of midcentury modern design. Fast forward to 2026, and the legend just got a serious glow-up.
Renovation
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Spend a Sunday at HOME Because Lomi Lomi Is Better Than a Lie-In

HOME is located in a former Triyoga space, but with a very different vibe - less hardcore wellness, more grab a comfy seat, bring a book and accidentally lose the whole day. Phone calls aren't allowed, shoes have to be removed, as do earphones, and whether that's a sign of me getting old or not, those are exactly the kind of rules I like to have at HOME.
Wellness
#hula
fromTime Out Asia
1 month ago

This tropical island paradise has officially launched a brand new digital nomad visa

Everybody's dreaming about being a digital nomad these days, especially since so many of us got a taste for remote working during and after the pandemic. While there are certain spots that are more popular for those dreaming of a change of scenery - Bali, anyone? - more and more countries have been launching their own digital nomad visas , giving remote workers far more options than were available just a few years ago.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australia's beach culture is very fatphobic': the summertime rise in body dissatisfaction

As a teenager, Davis was always striving to be thinner, obsessed with tracking calories and terrified to date or be intimate with anybody in case they commented on her body. Even going to the beach with friends was fraught. I'd wait for them to go into the ocean first, because I felt really insecure, she says. Some days I'd cancel and say I was sick.
Mental health
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Island-Inspired Costco Snack Makes The Perfect Cocktail Garnish - Tasting Table

For the uninitiated, the viral Del Destino Golden Pineapple Spears that have the internet buzzing are massive, toothy rods of pure pineapple jarred in coconut water. They're crisp, refreshing, sun-ripened, and made in Peru - nearly 2 pounds of fruit for between $6.69 and $6.79, and a shelf-stable way to enjoy a taste of the tropics even as the winter rages on.
Cocktails
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Beach Club Saturday's at The Sand Bar

Come Vacay in the Bay. Beach Club Saturday's-Day Party (1-4PM) We've got sand, drinks and DJ NiCE 4 Life bringing the waves. 21+ 21+ W/ Valid I.D. Required Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Address: 2418 Broadway S. Oakland Ca
Music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Come flow with us every 4th Sundays! After the community yoga class, enjoy a cup of coffee on us at @javabeachsf to warm you up from our San Francisco summer weather. 12pm, Judah and Great Highway Park BYO mat and coffee mug. No registration required, just show up and enjoy yoga to the sound of waves. Sundays at the Beach are possible thanks to a grant award from @avenuegreenlight and help from our friends across the community like @yogabeachsf for helping us bring weekly joy
Yoga
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Hawaiian Island Has No Stoplights, No Crowds, and Two Ultra-luxe Hotels-How to Visit

You can visit here and see the beauty of the island by looking around and going about your day. However, it's deeper than you can see. What's missed is the stories told, so seek out our history and our roots, then you will truly understand.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

America's largest coffee grower faces closure

... Kauai Coffee is a fully integrated premium specialty coffee company. What that means is that we grow the coffee and put it all the way to the bag, all here on the island of Kauai. To do that, we have about 4 million coffee trees, and we farm about 3,000 acres. We harvest anywhere from 10 to 12 million pounds of cherry coffee, which needs to be processed into about a million to 2 million pounds of green coffee.
Coffee
#molokai
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hawaii's newest tourist attractions are on the farms

Maui's lush landscapes have drawn visitors for decades, but now what comes from the aina (land) is also attracting attention. As the island continues to recover from the 2023 wildfires and a 20.7% drop in tourism between July 2023 and July 2025, more Maui farm owners are opening their fields and facilities to visitors. Farm tours offer educational, entertaining and enriching experiences that offset the high cost of farming and help stimulate the island's economic recovery.
Agriculture
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Maui's Craft Cocktail Makers Are Getting Creative-and Drawing Upon the Island's Bounty of Fresh Fruits

Maui bars increasingly use local, sustainably sourced produce, spirits, and staff to rebuild community and elevate cocktails with island ingredients.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

'Blimey, never knew that': the British Museum's Hawai'i exhibition surprises

Candidly, most people visiting the British Museum's Hawaii exhibition probably walk in with a lot of stereotypical preconceptions about the island nation. And will walk out with a totally different understanding of it. Understandably, we probably think of it as not much more than the Pacific island nation that's part of the USA, home to Pearl Harbour and the long-running TV show Hawaii 5.0.
History
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

20 of the Best Things to Do on Oahu, According to Locals

From the famed Waikiki Beach in Honolulu and surf spots on the North Shore to the lush Manoa Valley, Oahu's beauty is legendary. Given its stunning landscapes, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, the island draws tourists from all over the world. This also means that, like many other Hawaiian islands, Oahu has experienced an influx of over-tourism. Travelers must be aware of their impact on both the environment and the people who call this exquisite place home.
Travel
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hawaii residents and visitors clash on Road to Hana

Failure to follow local pullover etiquette on Maui's narrow Road to Hana led to a violent confrontation, property damage, and minor injuries.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: Restaurant Review: Maze

In the first starred New York Times review from the Hawaiian islands, our chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan finds intriguing twists on a cuisine that's already fluid with Asian influences. I'm dreaming of being back in my hometown of Honolulu, where I went over the holidays and checked in on one of my favorite restaurants. The name of the restaurant is Maze from the Japanese Mazeru.
Food & drink
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Beach In Hawaii Has Some of the Clearest Waters in the World-Plus Calm and Shallow Waters, Too

Lanikai Beach offers soft white sand, crystal-clear swimmer-friendly waters and scenic Nā Mokulua views, requiring respectful, early-arrival planning due to limited parking and amenities.
#hawaii-travel
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-up is coming to Boston

The Malibu Barbie Café - a ticketed dining experience tied to the Barbie brand - is set to open April 17 at 101 S. Market St., near Faneuil Hall. Organizers say the café will be modeled after the beachside look of 1970s Malibu, the era when Malibu Barbie was first introduced. The project, a collaboration between Bucket Listers and Mattel, has previously run in cities including New York, Miami, Chicago, Austin, and Las Vegas.
Food & drink
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I showed up to surf camp solo once and walked away with a community I keep coming back for

Surfing gave Chloe Lee community, escape from Singapore city life, and taught confidence, patience, and an identity that benefits her work and life.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 years ago

13 Best US Beach Hotels to Book Before Summer Begins

U.S. beach hotels offer oceanfront stays nationwide—from Montauk to Oregon to San Juan—providing seaside activities, thalassotherapy, dune exploration, and oceanfront pools.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How to Visit Maui Responsibly After the Devastating 2023 Wildfires

Maui's dreamy landscape turned into a nightmare on Aug. 8, 2023. What began as a brush fire, fueled by dangerous winds, quickly engulfed the historic town of Lahaina and damaged other parts of the island. The deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century claimed 102 lives, destroyed more than 2,200 structures, and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage.
Travel
Travel
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

The Most Tropical Celebrity Escapes in AD Open Door History Can Help You Beat the Winter Blues

Celebrity-owned tropical estates offer immersive luxury escapes with private amenities, local cultural touches, and opportunities for real or virtual visits.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Jared Dayton Appointed General Manager of Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach - Food & Beverage Magazine

Most recently, he served as Complex Director of Operations at Kauai Beach Club and Kauai Lagoons with Marriott Vacations Worldwide, where he honed his expertise in managing multi-faceted hospitality operations. Prior to that role, Dayton held the position of Director of Operations at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, overseeing teams, capital projects, and food and beverage operations while driving both guest satisfaction and employee engagement.
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