Photo: Courtesy of PBS Hawaii SSometimes finding your calling in life follows a journey down a long and winding road. Other times, you realize you’ve known it all along. You’ve only taken a few detours. Photo: Courtesy of PBS Hawaii After decades in the military and learning about cultures around the world, Keoni Kai Hikiawawe’ula Kaholo’a’ā realized it was time to reconnect with the culture that once surrounded him at home. As an interpretive guard a Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkKaholo’a’ā helps park visitors see and feel beyond the visible and connect with their environment, from spiritual elements to birds and…
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Dive into 8 of Malta’s best rooftop pools. Are you looking for a hotel with a rooftop pool (I know I always am!) or a hotel to pose and party with all the Pina Coladas, then I’ve found you! Check out some of Malta’s best rooftop pools plus two extras that seem just as special as a rooftop pool, as a little bonus! Get ready to make a splash in the magic of Malta! (If staying dry while you drink is more your rooftop vibe, then I also 17 Stunning Rooftop Bars and Restaurants ready for you on my website…
Photo: Courtesy of Phases Hawai’i The HONOLULU edition Saturday February 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Shop 40 of Hawaiʻi’s most stylish, creative and locally loved brands in this new marketplace curated by the HONOLULU Magazine team. This isn’t your average craft fair – you’ll have the opportunity to network deeper, meet makers, explore new brands, try samples and support small businesses in a lively and innovative environment. Enhance your experience with a VIP Shopping Pass to receive early entry at 9am, exclusive benefits and a special gift. BUY VIP PASSES Free General Admission, $25 VIP Shopping Pass, Ward…
1. Visiting during heat peaks without timing it correctly Valley of the Temples in Sicily. Credit: Instagram @liv.tours My first visit to the Valley of the Temples was a rookie mistake of epic proportions. I got up at 1 p.m. at the end of July, without any consideration of going “at the right time”. I was convinced that I would just withstand the heat. Big. Error. Sicily’s Mediterranean climate transforms these superb ancient sites into veritable furnaces, particularly from June to August, when temperatures regularly exceed 35°C. After dragging myself halfway to the site, I was so exhausted that I…
Photo: Katrina Valcourt basalt As much as I love going out to eat, I’m put off by how many menu items I can prepare at home. That’s why lately my favorite has been Basalt. Activated charcoal may not be as popular as it was a few years ago, but the Waikīkī restaurant inside Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery continues to serve up its classic black charcoal milk pancakes, topped with strawberry guava sauce, berries, powdered sugar and whipped cream. I appreciate that they are not as sweet as a typical stack and provide balance with a savory second course. Plus,…
Tis the season for Rudolf, red wine and winter rooftop bars in London. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean rooftop bars can’t adapt to winter: many of them are transforming with heated roofs, cozy blankets, fires and of course, festive cocktails prepared to warm you up from the inside out. Even though I wasn’t born for this season, these rooftop bars help make it shine. So whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, here are 11 of my favorite and best winter rooftop bars in London. Packaged and ready with tinsel, Christmas trees and DJs. You just have to…
(Sponsored) Start building your dream home with this free seminar. Photo: Courtesy of Graham Builders MMost homeowners may never experience the home building process in their lifetime, so there’s no knowing exactly where to start. If you want to live in your current home long-term or need to accommodate extended family who are moving in, renovating or expanding your home may be on the table. Since 1996, Graham Builders has hosted free home building seminars that have put over 8,000 homeowners on the path to building their forever home. This information-packed, no-pressure seminar is an ideal platform to start your…
Rooftop pools hit different in Dubai. It’s not often I am utterly speechless when I walk out to a rooftop, having been to hundreds, but Dubai really has been keeping a big secret! And it makes a huge splash with some of the worlds most spectacular rooftop pools. These really are otherworldly experiences that put everything into perspective. Need to escape reality – these infinity phenomenal pools will do it! I last visited Dubai eight years ago, and the influx of sky-high swimming experiences alone made it worth a return trip. Some will require raiding your piggy bank, but are…
What’s open and closed on Presidents Day in Honolulu Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16, 2026. Services available There will be emergency ambulance service, medical examiner, firefighters, first aid and police. TheBus will run on schedule on Saturday. visit thebus.org for information on routes and timetables. Skyline will operate on a normal schedule from 4 am…
Rooftop bars, restaurants and swimming pools have a different impact in Dubai. From skyscrapers to sunsets plunging into the sea. Celebrate with craft cocktails and clinking glasses against the iconic Burj Khalifa. Dubai is an unmissable destination for rooftop addicts! Having sipped at hundreds of rooftop bars around the world, I love when a city’s skyline can still take my breath away. This city was practically made for rooftop enthusiasts, so it’s no surprise that these dizzying locations seem otherworldly. Cloud 22 Rooftop Pool View If you are here for the full list of my favorites Dubai Rooftop Bars and…