Discover the best
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You’d be hard pushed to find a bad
patch of sand in Hawai‘i. Many of
the beaches are ranked in ‘Top
Beaches’ categories, including the
famous ‘Dr Beach’ list which named
O‘ahu’s Haunama Bay as the best
beach for 2016. Also on O‘ahu,
is the platinum white Makapu’u
Beach. Nestled in a cove-like bay
and defined by its cascading drifts
of sand. It’s an easy day jaunt
from Waikiki, with a lighthouse to
explore and convenient restroom
facilities beside the beach. Kauna‘oa
Bay on Hawai‘i Island boasts
bluer-than-blue waters and is also
known as Mauna Kea Beach for its
nearby hotel of the same name.
This spot is ideal for snorkellers,
sunbathers and sandcastle makers
alike. One of our favourite Hawaiian
beaches resides on Maui. Offering a
whopping five kilometres of white
sand, Ka‘anapali Beach provides
bountiful snorkelling opportunities,
plentiful resorts and nearby golf
courses. Take yourself to Hawai‘i Island
for a manta ray dive. The mantas
frequent the Kona Coast, notably
the bay fronting Sheraton Kona
Resort & Spa, and come nightfall
boat tours, certified divers and
snorkellers are all permitted to
venture amongst them. Hawai‘i’s
snorkelling is awesome and is
always best in the morning, before
the trade winds pick up. Maui’s
a great place to take the plunge
because it’s replete with bright
coral, tropical fish and if you
venture to Turtle Town, multiple
sea turtles. Some of the top
spots are the northern section of
Ka‘anapali Beach near Black Rock,
or the small island of Molokini,
which is just southwest of Maui. Join
a Molokini Snorkel Cruise for a fuss-
free guide through coral and marine
life. From November - April, you
might also get to see whales. Discover authentic Hawaiian
flavours loved by the residents.
O‘ahu’s famed North Shore food
trucks are always swarmed by locals
and that’s because they’ve been a
Hawaiian institution for decades.
Look for Giovanni’s, one of the
original (and best) food trucks in
Hawai‘i. If you like raw fish, you’ll
love Poké. Relatively similar to
ceviche, it’s thick cubes of raw tuna
marinated with soy and sesame…
Ask for added avocado to make it
extra delicious. When staying in
Waikiki, The Shore Bird Restaurant
allows guests to cook their own
dinner at the Outrigger Reef on the
Beach, while Leonard’s Bakery has
been selling malasada since 1952.
A malasada is a hole-less donut
stuffed with custard (or chocolate)
and dusted in sugar and cinnamon.
It’s a crime to leave Hawai‘i without
trying one.
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