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Your Hawaiʻi Planning Checklist

Thinking about taking a vacation to Hawaiʻi? Start here.

Surf Etiquette in Hawaiʻi: What Visitors Should Know

To keep yourself and others safe in the ocean, follow these unspoken rules of surf etiquette and always ride with aloha.

8 Safety Tips for First-Time Snorkeling

Snorkeling in Hawaiʻi is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll have while visiting the islands. Keep yourself safe with these 8 safety tips.

20 Best Things to do on Hawaiʻi Island

Our top 20 things to do on Hawaiʻi Island list includes witnessing an active volcano up close, snorkeling with manta rays, and welcoming the sun from a canoe.

Black Sand Beaches in Hawaiʻi

Explore Hawaiʻi’s famous black sand beaches with our expert tips on where to go, accessibility, ocean conditions, and important safety considerations.

Bringing Pets to Hawaiʻi

Visitors traveling to Hawaiʻi with pets must plan ahead, factoring in vaccines, quarantine timing, costs, airlines and required paperwork. This guide explains what you need to do to ensure compliance with state law.

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.

5 Tips for Avoiding Tourist Traps on Oʻahu

You're not from Hawai'i. Maybe you've traveled across the world to get here. If Hawaiʻi is completely foreign to you, here are five tips to vacation like a pro on Oʻahu.

The Best Snorkeling on Oʻahu

Uncover the best snorkeling on Oʻahu to swim with sea turtles and tropical fish.

Experience TripAdvisor’s #1 Show in Honolulu: The Magical Mystery Show!

Even if magic shows aren’t typically your thing, the experience of The Magical Mystery Show is for you. It’s for everyone.

The Garden of Eden Maui: A Respite on the Road to Hāna

26 miles into the road to Hāna is an oasis called The Garden of Eden. The arboretum on the outskirts of Hāna opened in 1996

The History of Poke

There are 3,108 poke shops in the United States — more than 240 of them are in Honolulu. That’s a 22% increase since 2020, according to IBISWorld, which expects that number to grow over the next five years. In 2016, Eater reported that the number of restaurants serving poke had doubled since 2014 — from…

Why I Love a Waikīkī Sunset Cruise

Experience the magic of a Waikīkī sunset cruise. Enjoy stunning views of the sun setting over Honolulu cruising in a catamaran.

Hawaiʻi Biking Tours: The Best Trails, Routes & Downhill Rides

Explore the thrill of biking in Hawaiʻi with stunning coastal rides and volcano descents. Find the best trails for your adventure.

The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiʻi Canoe Crops

When we think about traditional food today, we are referring to Hawaiian canoe crops – staple foods that were brought to the Hawaiian Islands

How To Master The Art of Bleisure on O'ahu

Have a business trip to Oʻahu coming up? Consider turning it into a “bizcation” by adding a few days of bleisure.

Maui Jazz & Blues Festival Returns to Kapalua

From Oct. 20–26, the Maui Jazz & Blues Festival returns to Kapalua. The weeklong event takes place at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.

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Your Hawaiʻi Planning Checklist

Surf Etiquette in Hawaiʻi: What Visitors Should Know

8 Safety Tips for First-Time Snorkeling

20 Best Things to do on Hawaiʻi Island

Black Sand Beaches in Hawaiʻi

Bringing Pets to Hawaiʻi

A Guide to Hawaiʻi Island Airports

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

5 Tips for Avoiding Tourist Traps on Oʻahu

The Best Snorkeling on Oʻahu

Experience TripAdvisor’s #1 Show in Honolulu: The Magical Mystery Show!

The Garden of Eden Maui: A Respite on the Road to Hāna

The History of Poke

Why I Love a Waikīkī Sunset Cruise

Hawaiʻi Biking Tours: The Best Trails, Routes & Downhill Rides

The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiʻi Canoe Crops

How To Master The Art of Bleisure on O'ahu

Maui Jazz & Blues Festival Returns to Kapalua

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