A blend of Victorian and Hawaiian architectural styles, the Iolani Palace was completed in 1882 and is a fascinating testament to the grandeur and opulence of the Hawaiian Kingdom. It stands as a ...

Hawaii occupies a strange place in the consciousness of most Americans. For most of us, it’s a vacation spot. A tropical island paradise with idyllic beaches, majestic waves, and towering volcanoes.

For generations, Sara Kehaulani Goo’s family owned a vast area of land along the coastline of eastern Maui. It was given to her ancestor by King Kamehameha III in 1848. “And for the most part, this ...