Blog & Guides

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

Where to Stay in Kailua-Kona: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Review

Best for anyone looking for action and excitement in Kona that's also affordable. Come to celebrate a birthday or a bachelorette party. Come for an event. Bring the kids!

Hiking Koko Crater Stairs

What you should know before hiking Koko Crater on Oʻahu.

Mākena Beach, Maui

Discover Maui's wildest stretch of coast.

Best Maui Restaurants - Editor's Picks

Maui's farm-to-table dining scene often rivals Oʻahu. Here are my current top 10 restaurants on Maui.

Welcome to the World: Where You Can Have Anything You Want, For a Price

About every two to five years, the largest private yacht on the planet stops at Honolulu Harbor. For its more than 150 residents, it’s a hopping off point, a short visit or the start of a new journey. Unless you work or live on the ship, you’ll never experience what I am about to share with you.

Where to Stay in Kāʻanapali: Hyatt Maui Review

Pickleball, pilates and penguins — a review of Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Kāʻanapali beach.

Ala Moana Beach Park - Local's Guide

Calm water for swimming, paved walking paths, Friday night fireworks and plenty of space to stretch out — everything you need to know about Ala Moana Beach Park.

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

Everything you need to know about this year's Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Hawaiʻi's premier culinary event.

A Local’s Guide to Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi

Royal Coconut Coast, Kapaʻa Bike Path, Fish Bar Deli, Coffee & Shopping — why Kapaʻa is my favorite Kauaʻi town.

In Waikīkī, Asato's Flavor Lab Is a Primer on Local Sweets

Local scoop shop Asato's Waikiki launched Asato's Flavor Lab this year — an interactive, one-hour tasting menu featuring the shop's signature candies, sodas and shave ice. This reservation-only experience offers visitors an intimate peek into the culture of Hawaiʻi "small kid time" — the flavors locals grew up eating and still crave today.

History of the Hawaiian Lūʻau

The lūʻau you attend on your Hawaiʻi vacation — with its torchlit beachfront setting, mai tais and fireknife dancers — bears little resemblance to the ʻahaʻāina, or sacred ceremonial feast, from which it descends.

Pearl Harbor

Plan ahead before visiting Pearl Harbor. Hereʻs everything you need to know about Pearl Harbor tickets, tours, parking and more.

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.

Your Guide to Maui's Haleakalā

Sunrise reservations, hiking Sliding Sands, Kīpahulu waterfalls — everything you need to plan your visit to Hāleakalā National Park on Maui.

Discover the Maui North Shore Town of Pāʻia

Spend an afternoon boutique shopping, eating and strolling the day away in Pāʻia, Maui.

Shopping on Maui

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best shopping on the Valley Isle.

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.

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