Category Archives: Hawaiian Islands

36 Best Things to Do in Honolulu (for First-Time Visitors!)

Best things to do in Honolulu

Honolulu is the largest city in Hawaii and undoubtedly the one with the most going on. These are the best things to do in Honolulu for first-time visitors – including cultural sights and more! Any tips or recommendations for what to do in Honolulu? Let us know the Honolulu attractions we missed in the comments! […]

20 Breathtaking Kauai Beaches You Can Visit (+ Travel Tips)

Ke'e Beach

Known as Hawaii’s Garden Island, Kauai is famous for its lush greenery, tropical rainforests, tall mountains, and beautiful beaches. This post shows off the best Kauai beaches (covering various parts of the island)! There are places in Kauai that you can only access via the sea or air, which promise to provide some of the […]

6 Amazing Places to Watch the Sunset in Waikiki (+ Nearby)

Tantalus Lookout at sunset

Hawaii is renowned for having some of the world’s best sunsets and Waikiki is no exception! This is a quick guide on where to watch the sunset in Waikiki (and nearby), including a variety of options for different travelers. Please note that these places are either in Waikiki or somewhere nearby and within a short […]

How to See Sea Turtles in Maui (+ Best Places to Find Them!)

Green sea turtles on Maui

What better way to spend your vacation in Hawaii than checking out the beautiful sea turtles in Maui? You can see green sea turtles at any time of the year in Maui, which is sure to make your vacation all the more special. They’ll be on the beach sunning themselves or swimming around the waters […]

How to Visit Gorgeous Akaka Falls State Park (+ Map)

Akaka Falls State Park

There are so many astoundingly beautiful places to visit on the Big Island. This is a quick guide to Akaka Falls State Park, home of one of the most famous waterfalls on the island. Please drop your tips, comments, and questions in the comments section below. Thanks! About Akaka Falls State Park Akaka Falls State […]

One Day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (+ Suggested Itinerary!)

How to spend one day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the most spectacular sites on the Big Island (and in the whole state!). This is a one day in Volcanoes National Park itinerary for those looking to embark on a day trip there! Home to two of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, […]

Maui Whale Watching for Beginners (Best Tours, FAQ, and More!)

Best whale watching in Maui

Whale watching is such an interesting and awesome experience that everyone should participate in at least once. This guide details the best places and tours for whale watching in Maui! Maui is one of the best spots in the world for whale watching. These gentle creatures have unique breeding and migration patterns that millions of people […]