Kevin Allen

Oct 21, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Just past Waikīkī, O‘ahu’s southeast coast unfolds—and makes for the perfect road trip. Bookmark these stops for your journey. The early morning sun streaks through monkeypod trees as my wife, Kaila, and I walk the aisles of the Kapi‘olani Community College Farmers Market, run by the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. Here, dozens of local farms and businesses sell their produce and products every week.

May 8, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

A chic sign welcomes me into the relaxed lobby of Waikiki Malia and I take a moment to appreciate my new surroundings—it’s an oasis away from the busy Waikīkī streets outside. This hotel mixes luxury with affordability, offering visitors or staycationing residents a new place to stay that places its guests in the heart of Waikīkī.

Mar 13, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Hana Hou Hilo, originally established as a Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles store, has transformed itself into a modern-day curator of locally made goods. Hana Hou Hilo bustles with energy. Once an antiques and collectibles store focused on Hawaiiana and Oceania art and accessories, the boutique in sleepy Hilo town now sells an assortment of locally made goods, curated jewelry and apparel, as well as zero-waste, sustainably made products.

Jan 30, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Started by eco-conservationist Danya Weber, Laulima brings the native flora and fauna of Hawai‘i right into your home. This story is part of our Meet the Makers feature, which was published in our Fall 2023 issue. In Hawai‘i, we always try to support local. Whether we’re buying produce from the nearby farmers markets or shopping at the mom-and-pop boutique down the street, it means a lot for us to give back to our Island economy.

Jan 8, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Off the strip at the Wayfinder Waikīkī, you don’t need an ocean view for a fantastic stay. I’m sitting on my lānai (veranda), enjoying the breezes of Waikīkī and listening to the sounds of silence. That’s right, quiet, in Waikīkī. At night.  No, I’m not staying at some isolated accommodation at one of the far ends of Waikīkī, where you can escape the noise at the expense of being blocks away from the beach.