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The History of Surfing in Hawaiʻi: Origins, Competitions & Best Surf Spots

"There's no place I'd rather be than on my surfboard out at sea!" – Lilo & Stitch. This catchy song perfectly encapsulates the surfing mentality many people in Hawaiʻi share. Here you'll learn...

More Than a Purchase – Why Shopping Local in Hawaiʻi Matters

From the moment you arrive in Hawaiʻi, there is a wave of exhilaration that rushes through your senses. The brush of tradewinds grazing your skin, the sound of waves crashing along the shore, the ...

Get Lei'd in Hawaiʻi! - The History, Types, Meanings, and Etiquette of Hawaiian Lei

The History of Lei in Hawaiʻi The lei tradition was first introduced to Hawaiʻi through Polynesian voyagers. In ancient Hawaiʻi, the greenery woven to create a lei was said to absorb the creato...

Living Lace: The Ferns of Hawaiʻi and Their Sacred Stories

  Ferns were one of the very first settlers to the Hawaiian Islands, arriving by spores lifted on the winds. Nowadays, around 200 varieties of ferns exist across the islands, with roughly 65% e...

What is Aloha? How Hawaiʻi's Identity Emerged from One Word

"Aloha" is a Hawaiian word heard ringing across the Islands. Shared by locals, visitors, family, loved ones, and strangers alike, it informs the very essence of Hawaiian culture and community. Sinc...

Get Dirty at a Loʻi! Find Out More About Kalo

While Hawaiʻi has so many incredible sights to enjoy, sometimes it is equally — if not more — fulfilling to experience a meaningful, culturally rooted activity. A wonderful way to connect with aut...

Hawaiʻi Sea Life Guide: Sharks, Whales, Dolphins & Manta Rays

Hawaii sea life guide · HTML We are so lucky that the waters of Hawaiʻi are brimming with incredible sea life! From endangered monk seals lazily snoozing on our beaches to playful dolphins splash...

The Men's Jewelry Guide – Hawaiʻi Staples and First Time Buying Tips

Men shopping for jewelry for the women in their lives? That's nothing new. Men shopping for jewelry for themselves? That might feel like newer territory — but it's far more common than most men t...

Protecting Hawaiʻi – What You Need to Know About Hawaiʻi's Marine Wildlife Laws

Protecting Hawaiʻi – What You Need to Know About Hawaiʻi's Marine Wildlife Laws The waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands are filled with life, beauty, and a sense of wonder that keeps people com...

The Meaning Behind Hula — More Than Just a Dance

Photo by: Bruce Omori (Merrie Monarch) From the sway of the skirt to the graceful movement of a dancer's hands, every element of hula tells a story. It is not just a style of dance — it is a livin...