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Discover Hawaiʻi Island Through These 10 Museums

Learn Hawaiian history, culture and discover what makes Hawaiʻi Island so special from a variety of small community-run museums across the island.

Best Affordable Eats on Kauaʻi

Just a few of our favorite spots for no frills local-style food that will go easy on your budget. These are the ones where you can show up in slippers and board shorts and grab something delicious for the beach.

Best Budget-Friendly Hotels: Kauaʻi

Let's face it, Kaua'i is an expensive place to stay. That's why we're sharing our top picks for the best budget-friendly hotels on the Garden Isle. Come see why this island captures so many hearts, without maxing out your credit card.

Where to Find Hawaiʻi’s New Era of Wellness

Here are some of the emerging services we’re seeing beyond traditional steam rooms, saunas and massages and where to find them.

Shopping on Hawai'i Island

Our favorite shops and shopping centers on the east and west sides of Hawaiʻi Island.

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.

20 Best Things to Do on Kauaʻi

With only one main highway and no building built higher than a coconut tree, Kauaʻi invites you to slow down and enjoy the nature around you. Take a scenic hike, go river kayaking or just chill at the beach. If you are visiting for the first time and are eager to experience the island's highlights, here are 20 of the best things to do on Kauaʻi.

Best Tours of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Touring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island is a chance to catch an actively erupting volcano. Here are our top 3 volcano tours.

Best Hotels for Families: Hawaiʻi Island

As a family of four (and sometimes a family of five when our niece joins us), we’ve had the opportunity to stay in all of these family-friendly hotels and resorts. They have made our family vacations not only memorable, but also welcoming and comfortable.

Best Oʻahu Cafés - Editor’s Picks

Whether you are looking for a shakarato, li hing soda, honey-ginger latte or a gesha from Ethiopia Oʻahu has a cafe for that. Here are my favorites.

5 Best Beaches for Visitors on O'ahu

Welcome to Oʻahu, home to world-famous Waikīkī Beach and the North Shore’s celebrated stretch of surf breaks known as the Seven Mile Miracle. Here are five Oʻahu beaches that are great for first-time visitors.

Kid-Friendly Oʻahu Hikes and Tide Pools

If your family wants a taste of adventure during your trip, Oʻahu offers plenty of hikes and tide pools that are safe and exciting for keiki. These experiences mix gentle exercise with opportunities to connect with Hawaiʻi’s unique landscapes and marine life.

Hot Tables: Where Oʻahu Locals are Eating Now

Want to know where the locals are going out to eat on Oʻahu? Here are some of the hottest reservations in town.

Our Favorite Oʻahu Farm-to-Table Restaurants

Oʻahu’s dining scene is deeply rooted in a sense of place. Across the island, chefs are embracing Hawaiʻi’s abundance by utilizing fresh-caught fish, tropical produce and locally-raised meats. These farm-to-table restaurants support food security in the islands and offer a true taste of the land and sea.

Where to Stay on Oʻahu: Waikīkī, North Shore and Ko ʻOlina

Looking for the best value? Best View? Here are our favorite Oʻahu hotels in Waikīkī, North Shore and Ko ʻOlina for families, couples and solo travelers from budget to luxury.

Affordable Eats on Oʻahu

A list of our favorite spots for plate lunch, poke, food trucks and more on Oʻahu.

Oʻahu’s Top Cultural Experiences this Winter

From Makahiki festivals to Cirque du Soleil, these are our favorite cultural experiences for winter 2025 on Oʻahu.

25 Best Things to do on Oʻahu

From restaurant hopping to hiking, here are 25 of the most popular things to do on O'ahu.

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Discover Hawaiʻi Island Through These 10 Museums

Best Affordable Eats on Kauaʻi

Best Budget-Friendly Hotels: Kauaʻi

Where to Find Hawaiʻi’s New Era of Wellness

Shopping on Hawai'i Island

20 Best Things to do on Hawaiʻi Island

20 Best Things to Do on Kauaʻi

Best Tours of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Best Hotels for Families: Hawaiʻi Island

Best Oʻahu Cafés - Editor’s Picks

5 Best Beaches for Visitors on O'ahu

Kid-Friendly Oʻahu Hikes and Tide Pools

Hot Tables: Where Oʻahu Locals are Eating Now

Our Favorite Oʻahu Farm-to-Table Restaurants

Where to Stay on Oʻahu: Waikīkī, North Shore and Ko ʻOlina

Affordable Eats on Oʻahu

Oʻahu’s Top Cultural Experiences this Winter

25 Best Things to do on Oʻahu

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