

Just 30 minutes from Honolulu, the island of Lana’i feels a world apart from the rest of Hawaii. Clara Hranek spent a few days exploring its two very different sibling hotels: one is all beachy relaxation and snorkeling sails; the other is an adults-only retreat tucked high into the pine forest with private onsens, meditation…

A historic hotel on the Kona side of Hawaii’s Big Island, with an iconic architectural heritage that shaped the hospitality sphere of the island.

An iconic and quintessential resort in the heart of Wailea, focusing on generational hospitality and celebrating the island.

Sometimes, we all just need a quick sun fix—one that doesn’t involve a layover, long drive, or complicated logistics. So we pulled together 236 easy getaways, prioritizing destinations with non-stop flights from major cities, and hotels within an hour(ish) of the airport.

Yes, there are the stunning beaches and epic hikes, the hotels and cocktail bars with whiffs of the 1960s jet age, the shave ice stands and poke spots. But from the rugged North Shore to charming Kailua town to the bustle of Waikiki, our friends and locals helped us uncover the island’s modern soul.

While working on the cookbook To Lahaina, With Love, culinary journalist Jenn Rice explored Maui’s food scene, connecting with chefs and farmers across the island. As businesses reopen after the devastating fire on the resilient western shore, she’s sharing her favorite places to eat and drink beyond just poke bowls and mai tais… though there’s…