So you're in Hawai‘i and want to eat some local cuisine. The options can be overwhelming, with most everyplace having at least one item that's considered a local dish. (Heck, even McDonald's carried saimin—the Hawaiian version of ramen—until recently.) The most...
O‘ahu is the center of surfing in the islands, some say the world. And that’s as it should be. This is where it was invented, this is where it was exported from, this is where so many great surf sites are, this is where the surfing culture thrives, and this is...
Are you traveling to the Big Island with that special someone? Well, you’re in luck. The Big Island? It's not just a big chunk of volcanic rock and picturesque beaches. No, it's romance central. From starry-eyed nights to beachy delights, we've got you covered wit...
If you find yourself visiting Hawai‘i in October, you’ll notice that things look just a little bit spookier around this time. Sure, there’s still plenty of sand and sun, but Halloween’s a big deal around these parts, and it shows. You’ll see all manners of bat,...
The Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the rainiest spots in the world. The windward mountaintops of Kaua‘i, Maui and the Big Island of Hawai‘i all can see more than sixty feet of rain fall in a year. Despite the dry, drought-like conditions some of the islands...
Many folks visit Las Vegas with the expectation that they will be dazzled by neon signs, slot machines, and the grandeur that the palatial casinos have to offer. They aren’t wrong either—Vegas is a high octane place, with some of the most luxurious amenities and...
The ocean in Hawai‘i is no joke. Even seasoned ocean goers will find conditions that quickly humble them. But the beach is the main activity for most everyone in Hawai‘i. If you're unfamiliar with ocean or have little ones that need close supervision, this can...
The road to Hana is without question the most famous and desired drive in all Hawai‘i, the crown jewel of driving. It’s been compared to driving through the garden of Eden: a slow, winding road through a lush paradise that you always knew existed—somewhere. Many of...
Hawai‘i is the type of destination that has it all. From mountains, to rainforests, to the biggest attraction—the ocean. The number of things to do in Hawai‘i is dizzying. We cover it all in our travel guides and give you honest, uninfluenced recommendations on how...
If you're like us, you're a sucker for a great view. We'll spend hours driving, hiking and trekking to reach the highest points around us, just for that satisfying sigh of accomplishment amidst a beautiful backdrop. Being on mountainous islands surrounded by the...