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Should I Visit Maui in the Aftermath of the Wildfires?
To be honest, this is currently a sensitive and controversial topic both within the islands and around the rest of the country. The bottom line and current official government and agency directive is that, outside the areas affected by the wildfires, Maui is open for...
Road to Hana – Places to Visit with Mileage Markers
The Road to Hana is a beautiful scenic drive that with approximately 64 miles along the northeastern coast of Maui, Hawaii. The journey is full of beautiful waterfalls, beaches, and rainforests. We listed the places that you'll want to stop by organized by...
Are There Dangerous Animals in Hawaii? The Good, The Bad, The Ones With a Great Personality
Geckos, centipedes, flying roaches, Portuguese man o' - what?! From Hawaii's idyllic rain forests to our captivating blue oceans, across must-see urban foodie hotspots to suburban family homes, roam all kinds of critters and creepy-crawlies. For the most part, most...
The Best Time to Visit Hawaii
When is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii? For the best times to visit Hawaii, our picks are April, May, September, and October. While there are many factors to consider -- such as specific activities like whale watching which is primarily available during the...
Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens for Your Hawaii Trip 2023 – Know the Law Before You Go
It’s already 2023 and the Hawaii sunscreen ban has been in effect for a couple of years. Still, there seems to be some confusion about the law so, here’s the most up-to-date information that I could find to help you with your Hawaii vacation planning needs. Click here...
Cost of Living in Hawaii – Want to Live in Hawaii?
Is Hawaii Expensive? Short answer: Yes! Let's face it, Hawaii has long been a popular tourist destination, and, for the past 20+ years, Hawaii has also become a favorite place for people looking to purchase second homes, both nationally and internationally....
Our Road to Hana Trip – What To Do and What Not To Do
Anyone who visits Maui has probably heard of the Road to Hana. It is a top-rated, highly recommended drive for anyone who chooses Maui as their Hawaii vacation destination. With lush tropical landscapes, many hidden waterfalls along the way, and scenic roads with...
Hawaii Travel Restrictions
Due to COVID, many places throughout the world entered into travel restrictions and Hawaii took a little stronger stand, given that the more isolated location of Hawaii which makes it easier to control the incoming visitors. Also, Hawaii's high elderly population made...
The Best Snorkeling Spots in West Maui
Maui is famous for its drastic landscape with mountain as well as ocean. If we skip snorkeling from favorite things to do in Maui list, then it won't do the justice, because the ocean here is so gorgeous. In many ways, it's nicer than Oahu, simply because not as many...
Island Hopping in Hawaii
Island Hopping in Hawaii One of the most commonly asked questions Hawaii visitors want to know is about visiting and hopping to another Hawaiian island during their vacation stay. What's the best way to island hop? Is it worth jumping to another island? In...
The Best Adults Only Resorts in Hawaii
The Best Adults Only Resorts in Hawaii Looking for an Adults-Only resort in Hawaii? The only true adult-only resort in Hawaii is Hotel Wailea on Maui. They call themselves "MAUI’S ADULTS-ONLY LUXURY GETAWAY". Coming at a close second is Sensei Lanai, a Four...
Common Mistakes People Make When Traveling to Hawaii
So, this is YOUR vacation and we didn’t want to do a full Do’s and Don’ts lecture in your face, so we created this mix of helpful tips to consider, some safety precautions to be aware of, some legal tidbits to keep you fine/jail-free, and some historical and cultural...
29+ Fun Facts About Hawaii!
1. Many Islands Hawaii is actually made up of 137 islands but the 8 major islands are probably the ones we are most familiar with: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe, and the island of Hawaii (Big Island). Sorry, there’s no roadtrippin’...
Top Safety Tips When Traveling to Hawaii
Overall, for tourists and residents alike, Hawaii is a generally safe place to travel. That being said, every place has its "things" and hopefully, this will help keep everyone safe so you and your family can really relax and enjoy your Hawaii vacation! AT...
Packing for Your Hawaii Vacation
Packing for Hawaii can be an adventure within itself - whether you're going for business, to visit family, attend a wedding, or live out your bucket-list dream vacation, it’s really easy to overpack, under pack, or pack the completely wrong things. In Hawaii, there...
Aweoweo Beach Park and Snorkeling
Want to visit a small, really out-of-the-way beach? Check out this beach park that we accidentally came across. We were in the mode of exploring Oahu's North Shore with no destination in mind. It was one of those journey moments. We were just driving with the...
All About Waikiki Beach Guide
Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu is probably one of the most famous and recognizable beaches in the world. Funny enough though, as a kid growing up here, I hardly went there. Possibly because my parents didn’t want to deal with difficult parking or maybe it was too...
Little Hidden Gems Around the Island of Oahu
As we visited different sites around Oahu, we often came across surprising little hidden gems. These are NOT things that you want it to make it a destination, but if you happen to be there, it will add a little more to your visit. This is a running list, so check back...
Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island
Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island are probably one of the most family-friendly, community-friendly beach parks on Oahu. For many of us who grew up on Oahu, Ala Moana Beach is often a gathering place for birthday parties, work/sports team/church potlucks, and giant...
Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail
Okay, so funny story on how Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail became one of our go-to favorite trails. Shortly after we moved (back) to Hawaii, we were looking for something to do besides eating our way across the island or going to a beach. We wanted to go hiking but...
Oahu Easy Hiking Trails – Kid Friendly, too!
Check out these easy and kids friendly hikes on Oahu. When we first moved to Oahu, one of the things we had a hard time figuring out is what activities are actually kid-friendly here. My wife grew up on the island, but doing stuff as a teen is different than...
Hawaii Islands and Travel Guides
We’ve compiled information on different islands. Hope you enjoy your stay in Hawaii.
