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15 things to know before visiting Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi is one of the most popular destinations on the planet. Here are a few tips to do what’s best for the locals, the land, the ocean and visitors.
OutsideApr 24
9 of the Best Sustainable Hotels and Lodges in the World
From a new DarkSky Approved glamping retreat in Yosemite to a former seaweed camp-turned-nature lodge in Patagonia, here are hotels, lodges, and retreats where you can feel like your stay is doing good.
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- SCP HiloHotelEvery stay results in one tree planted and trash removed.
- Elsewhere
- Playa VivaHotelJuluchuca, MexicoFounded a women’s cooperative for agricultural jobs.
- PasqueRestaurantDenver, United StatesGeneral manager showed an empty dumpster after a meal.
- The Bull Organic InnHotelTotnes, United KingdomFeatures nine rooms and four-bed self-catering apartment.
- Dart Valley TrailTrailTotnes, United KingdomWalking distance from the inn’s door.
- Under Canvas YosemiteHotelYosemite National Park, United StatesDarkSky Approved lodging, first ever in California.
- RocksresortHotelLaax, SwitzerlandApartment-style buildings constructed from local stone.
- Klahoose Wilderness ResortHotelDesolation Sound, CanadaOwned by Klahoose First Nation on traditional territory.
- Bahía Bustamante LodgeHotelPatagonia, ArgentinaRestored homes of the original seaweed camp.
- PopulusHotelDenver, United StatesNature-inspired design resembles an aspen tree; lobby smells earthy.
- NightfallHotelLamington National Park, AustraliaSafari tents handcrafted with fireplaces and stocked kitchenettes.
- Dartmoor National ParkAttractionDartmoor, United KingdomKnown for its fishing, hiking, and canoeing.
OutsideMar 24
What Travelers Should Know About the Floods in Hawai’i
With historic flooding hitting the Hawaiian islands, travelers are rethinking spring break plans. Here’s what locals want you to consider before canceling your trip.
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- Sugar BeachSightKihei, United StatesBeach in Kihei, Maui.
- Jamie O’Brien Surf ExperiencePlaceOahu, United StatesOffers surf lessons at Turtle Bay Resort and Waikiki.
- Turtle Bay ResortHotelOahu, United StatesLocation for surf lessons on the North Shore.
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkMuseumBig Island, United StatesPartially reopened, access to Kīlauea summit restored.
- Haleakalā National ParkNature reserveMaui, United StatesBoth districts remain closed.
- Waiʻānapanapa State ParkSightMaui, United StatesPark on Maui, remains closed.
- ʻĪao Valley State MonumentParkMaui, United StatesMonument on Maui, remains closed.
- Maui True NorthPlaceMaui, United StatesOffers surf and kitesurfing lessons.
- MānoaNeighborhoodOahu, United StatesArea on Oahu that suffered extreme damage.
- LahainaNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea on Maui impacted by fires.
- WaikikiSuburbHonolulu, United StatesArea in Honolulu, largely unaffected.
- KīlaueaSightBig Island, United StatesSummit area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
- Chain of Craters RoadSightBig Island, United StatesRoad in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, access restored.
- East MauiNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea in Maui, including Road to Hāna, limited access.
- Road to HānaSightMaui, United StatesRoad in East Maui, limited to local traffic.
Condé Nast TravelerDec 14, 2025
14 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in Winter
Summer may be high season, but these parks are at their best in the colder months.
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- Delicate ArchSightArches National Park, United StatesThe arch is the most widely recognized landmark in Arches National Park and is depicted on Utah license plates and a…
- Ocean DriveTrailAcadia National Park, United StatesScenic drive, plowed during snowy months.
- Phantom RanchHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesVintage cabins and restaurant at the canyon bottom.
- Santa Elena CanyonSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesSunset turns this canyon into shades of amber.
- Zabriskie PointSightDeath Valley National Park, United StatesTake in the rosy glow of sunrise from here.
- Golden CanyonTrailDeath Valley National Park, United StatesHike through the mustard-hued walls of this canyon.
- Inn at Death ValleyHotelDeath Valley National Park, United StatesLounge poolside at this freshly updated historic hotel.
- Circle of Fire helicopter tourPlaceHawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United StatesSoar over the national park on this tour.
- Chisos Mountains LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStay here and marvel at high-elevation vistas.
- Bright Angel CampgroundPlaceGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesNab last-minute permits to camp near the river.
- Rim TrailTrailGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesFamily-friendly trail with panoramic views.
- Window FormationSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesMarvel at vistas of this formation.
- Hermits RestSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesStone ruins at the end of the Rim Trail.
- Alpine Visitor CenterSightRocky Mountain National Park, United StatesHighest visitor center in the National Park System.
- Trunk BaySightUS Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin IslandsIslet in Virgin Islands National Park.
- Keys ViewSightJoshua Tree National Park, United States
Condé Nast TravelerNov 26, 2025
The Big Island's Sleepy East Coast is Waking Up
On Hawaii's Hāmākua Coast, Jen Murphy finds not only verdant canyons striped with waterfalls but also a burgeoning food scene and a community approach to tourism
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- Na‘auRestaurantPreserves Hawaiian foodways with local ingredients.
- SCP Hilo HotelHotelCommunity-minded property preserving original spirit.
- Carlsmith Beach ParkParkSnorkel turquoise pools on black sand beach.
- Richardson Ocean ParkSightBlack sand beach with sea turtles and fish pond.
- KapohoKine AdventuresPlaceOffers kayak tours of Hilo's historic bay.
- Wailoa RiverSightRiver with bubbles from a freshwater spring.
- Merrie Monarch FestivalFestivalAnnual hula competition, the Olympics of hula.
- Ka Haka ‘Ula o Ke‘elikōlaniPlaceHawaiian language school, first college in indigenous language.
- ‘Imiloa Astronomy CenterMuseumCenter for astronomy and Hawaiian culture.
- SuisanMarketThird-generation family-operated fish market.
- Lili‘uokalani GardensSightLargest Edo-style garden outside Japan.
- Locavore StoreMarketGrocer receiving poi crafted from Waipi‘o-grown taro.
- The Hidden NēnēRestaurantSpeakeasy with craft cocktails and Victorian decor.
- Lehua RestaurantRestaurantSpotlights Royal Berkshire pork and deep-fried taro.
- O.K. FarmsPlaceFamily-run farm, model for sustainable agriculture.
- Rainbow FallsSightBroad cascade viewed from O.K. Farms gazebo.
- King Kamehameha IPlaceStatue in Hilo, first capital after unification.
- Big Island Coffee RoastersRestaurantMicro-roaster with a new café.
- Hamakua HotelHotel
- Onomea Scenic DriveTrail
- Elsewhere
- I Luv DumplingsRestaurantHonoka'a, United StatesServes saimin noodles in a historic building.
- Waipi'o ValleySightHonoka'a, United StatesValley with cliffs, waterfalls, heiau, and black-sand beach.
- Waimea Butcher ShopRestaurantWaimea, United StatesServes slow-cooked brisket and beer.