Blog & Guides

Travel guides, island tips, and inspiration for your next Hawaiian adventure.

Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi

From imu-cooked turkeys to Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day, Thanksgiving in the islands carries a story most visitors never hear.

Where to Stay in Waikōloa: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Review

Everything you need to know about Hawaiʻi Island's first resort.

Top Chef Winner Rhoda Magbitang Is Changing the Way You'll Experience Mauna Lani

Chef Rhoda Magbitang's "Top Chef" win is bringing new chef collaborations and exclusive dinners to Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection on Hawaiʻi Island.

Where to Stay in Hilo: Aloha Falls Retreat Review

A waterfall property in Hilo offers personalized retreats including massage, yoga and farm-to-table meals for couples, or small groups, in need of a reset.

Local Tea, Salt and Sake: Three Culinary Adventures on Hawaiʻi Island

A Hawai’i Island travel writer shares her recommendations for a quick trip to the island's west side to learn about locally-grown tea, freshly-harvested sea salt and the only sake made in Hawaiʻi.

El Niño in the Hawaiian Islands: What Does This Mean for Tourism?

How the Kona Lows, Hurricane Lala, Hurricane Lowell, Tropical Storm Moke and Hurricane Nolo have affected Hawaiʻi this year and how to handle a disaster when visiting the islands.

For a Taste of the San Francisco Bay Area Come to Wailea, Maui

A former Bay Area chef living on Oʻahu finds the flavors of home on Maui, where James Beard Award winner Nancy Oaks of San Francisco's Boulevard cooked a five-course meal with island ingredients.

Where to Stay in Wailea: Hotel Wailea Maui Review

Is it worth it? A review of Hotel Wailea, a luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel in South Maui for adults only.

Catching the Ferry from Maui to Lānaʻi

Visiting Lānaʻi from Maui is just a short ferry ride away. Expeditions, the Lānaʻi-to-Maui ferry company, has served the islands for more than 30 years and offers three daily round trips.

Hāna's Paniolo Bar Pays Tribute to Hawaiʻi's Cowboy Past

Most people who drive the Road to Hāna spend less than two hours in the quaint East Maui town. A new speakeasy at Hāna-Maui Resort might inspire some to stay past sundown.

Hawai‘i’s Famous Black Sand Beach is Thrown into Tumult in the Wake of Failed Lease Negotiations

The County of Hawaiʻi's lease for Punalu'u Beach ended in August 2026. What does that mean for visitors?

Kaua‘i, Just Don’t Go — For Now

In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, visitors wonder if it is OK to visit Kauaʻi.

5 Best Happy Hours in Honolulu

Whether it’s catching up with friends, unwinding with coworkers for pau hana or going on a date, these are my top picks for the best happy hours in Honolulu.

Where to Stay in Waikīkī: Ka Laʻi Review

A review of Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, which opened in 2024. It's perfect for visitors on business, couples and solo travelers. Tucked away from the busy strip, this luxury hotel has one of the best locations in Waikīkī.

Learn to Surf on Oʻahu's Famous North Shore with a Local Pro

At North Shore Oahu Surf School, students catch their first waves with local professionals.

Where to Stay in Waikīkī: Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

At this family-friendly resort, you have an 80% chance of scoring an ocean-facing room with the best view of Waikīkī Beach and Diamond Head on the strip.

At Common Ground Kauaʻi, Dinner Starts in the Field

On Kauaʻi's North Shore, a 60-acre regenerative farm invites visitors to tour the agroforest, mix cocktails and sit down to a four-course dinner made almost entirely from what was harvested that morning.

Hiking ʻAiea Loop Trail

A shaded 4.8-mile loop, with preserved cultural sites and city views in Central Oʻahu.

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