Blog & Guides

A Local’s Guide to Wailuku, Maui

Local mom-and-pop restaurants, tiki cocktails, the ʻIāo Needle and historic Market Street — why Wailuku is the Maui town worth the detour.

Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: What's New

Learn what's new in restaurants, hotels and wellness on Hawaiʻi Island this summer. Plus hotel and resort summer promotions.

Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

Plan your Hawaiʻi Island summer trip to include the islands top festivals and activities.

Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide: Aloha & Welcome

Summer on Hawaiʻi Island brings fourth of July parties, celebrity chef BBQs and sunrise canoe paddles. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to swim with manta rays, hike Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, take a boat ride to the Captain Cook Monument or drive the Hāmākua Coast. Letter from the editor...

Hawaiʻi Island Summer Guide 2026: Plan Your Trip

Essential travel tips for Summer 2026 on Hawaiʻi Island

Maui Summer Guide: Aloha & Welcome

Summer on Maui brings farm tours, food festivals and concert series. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to snorkel, stand-up paddle board, hike Haleakalā or take a tour to Hāna. A Letter From the Editor...

Hawaiʻi Travel Trends Report (Q1 2026)

Whale Watching on Maui

Spotting humpback whales can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. As these majestic creatures migrate to the warm waters of the islands during the winter months, there are several ways you can increase your chances of seeing them up close.

Maui Airports

Maui has three airports. This guide will help you determine which airport to use based on your destination, as well as where to find rental cars, rideshare pickup locations and airline information for each airport.

Drive Around Oʻahu in a Day: The Ultimate Island Road Trip

Embark on an Oʻahu road trip and explore the island at your own pace while enjoying breathtaking views and local attractions.

O'ahu Island Guide

Get a good lay of the land before your trip to O‘ahu. Understand the neighborhoods, how to get around and what the weather might have in store for you.

The Complete Guide to Kualoa Ranch

This guide covers everything you need to know before visiting Kualoa Ranch, including its history, what you can do there, how much it costs and how to get there.

Surfing on Oʻahu

Whether you’re a beginner or hoping to see the best of the best surfers in real-time, here’s a comprehensive guide to Oʻahu’s surf breaks.

The Complete Guide to Polynesian Cultural Center

Our guide to Polynesian Cultural Center in Lāʻie, Oʻahu includes everything you need to know, including what youʻll see, how long youʻll be there and differences between ticket packages.

Returning to Lāhainā: A 2026 Visitor’s Guide

As Maui continues to rebuild Lāhainā after the devastating 2023 fires, one question remains for visitors, “Is it OK to come back?”

A Guide to Hawaiʻi Island Airports

When visiting Hawaiʻi Island, also known as Big Island, visitors have two primary airports to choose from — the international airport in Kona (KOA), on the west side, or Hilo’s smaller airport (ITO). Which should you choose?

Reef-Safe Sunscreen in Hawaiʻi: What’s Legal, What Works and What to Know Before You Go

A complete guide to reef-safe sunscreen in Hawaiʻi: banned ingredients, legal requirements, what works in the ocean and common visitor mistakes.

Hiking Hawaiʻi Island

Aptly dubbed the Big Island, Hawai‘i Island’s vast, diverse terrain offers a variety of trails for both avid and fair-weather hikers. With multiple microclimates and secluded sites, you’ll see and experience things possible only on foot.