Picture this: you’re floating in Hawaii’s turquoise waters, the sun warming your shoulders, when—boom—a 40-ton humpback whale breaches so close you feel the splash. Your heart skips a beat, maybe two. Welcome to the magic of the Great Humpback Journey in Hawaii,...
It's that time of year again. A huge number of people around the world will be celebrating the Lunar New Year, aka Chinese New Year. Many large cities across the US will have celebrations, but relatively few people outside of those cities know much about the...
We're only into the second week of the 2025 and we've already had some spectacular activity from the volcano on the island of Hawai‘i. This most recent eruption arrived as an early Christmas present on December 23rd, 2024. And it really made an entrance. Lava...
When you think of spending Christmas time in the Great Smoky Mountains, what's the first thing you think of? No, not winding, icy roads (but that is something to be on the lookout for). If you're like us, you're thinking of ways to spend quality time with family....
One of our favorite annual events in Hawai‘i is whale season. Don't worry—you won't have to apply for a tag or get a permit for this kind of season. We're talking about the yearly migration of humpback whales from the Arctic down to warmer climates. It turns out...
As one of the largest national parks in the United States, Death Valley National Park is full of sights and activities—some that you can’t find anywhere else. At first glance, the area around Death Valley can appear to be an inhospitable place, but as you explore,...
The Polar Express Train Ride in the Smoky Mountains is a magical experience that brings the beloved holiday story to life. Hosted by the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina, this holiday adventure transports passengers to the “North Pole”...
The holidays are probably the most popular time to visit Hawai‘i. For those used to a snowy and cold holiday season, the idea of tropical sunshine and warm ocean water can be an enticing change of scenery. Weather aside, it's not too different from the mainland...
For nearly a century, tourism has been one of the major industries in Hawai‘i. One of the biggest shifts to happen in recent years is in how people vacation. The concept of volunteering on vacation is one of more welcome changes and has been embraced across the...
It's the second year in a row of the city of Las Vegas hosting a round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship. Between November 21st and November 23rd, the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding area will transform into a 3.8 mile race track. Grand stands are being...