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Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. that grows its own cacao beans, which is a pretty sweet excuse to visit this chocolate ...

Discover Turtle Bay’s secret beach, Kawela Bay, one of the most secluded beaches on Oahu. The waters are calm year-round, and ...

The islands of Hawaii are simply spectacular. The islands belong to the United States of America as the 50th and most recent ...

Perched on the edge of the Big Island of Hawaii in the laid-back town of Pāhoa, this dreamy beachside retreat has everything ...

The primordial beauty of Four Seasons Hualalai is hard to put into words. The eruptions of black lava rock protruding out of ...

With the memories of freezing temperatures lingering across the country, or even patches of (ugh) snow still in some corners, ...

If you're dreaming of warmer weather, check out these seaside spots, from Kiawah Island in South Carolina to Kā'anapali Beach ...

The actress has deep Hawaiian roots and loves sharing her culture via music, films and moments spent with family. Here are ...

The best times to ... for a taste of the island's pristine wheather, which hovers in the high 70s. At this time of year, the waters around popular sites like Hookipa Beach are too rough for ...

Along with the beach at Andrew Molera State Park, this crescent-shaped shoreline is considered to be one of the best surfing spots in Big Sur, and is also a hot spot for fishing. The most popular ...