Hawaii Travel Stories

Oct 8, 2024 • 7 min read

With top tips on planning, etiquette and health and safety, these are the key things to know before any vacation in Hawaii.

Sep 5, 2024 • 5 min read

Many visitors heading to Hawaii have a few questions they're sometimes too embarrassed to ask. Our local gives you all the answers.

Jul 3, 2024 • 7 min read

Oʻahu is a beautiful beach destination and so much more. Here's our guide for first-time visitors.

Apr 25, 2024 • 7 min read

Oʻahu is the Hawaiian island that has everything. Here's the best way to spend a weekend there.

Apr 18, 2024 • 10 min read

Home to two major volcanoes, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is an incredible landscape to experience. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

Mar 7, 2024 • 9 min read

Planning a trip to Hawaii but not sure where to start? Here are our tips on how to choose the right island to base yourself on.

Mar 5, 2024 • 12 min read

Experience the best of Hawaii with these top places to see.

Feb 2, 2024 • 5 min read

Hawaii has year-round sunshine and balmy temps, but there are subtle differences in weather, crowds and prices throughout the year.

Nov 11, 2023 • 9 min read

Save your dollars with this guide to daily costs in Hawaii, along with top tips for budget travelers.

Aug 10, 2023 • 2 min read

If you have upcoming plans to travel to Maui, the state of Hawaii’s tourism organization is asking you to postpone. Here's what you need to know.

Mar 16, 2023 • 11 min read

Hikers will find that mile for mile, the tiny islands of Hawaii cannot be topped for heart-stopping vistas and soulful beauty.

Feb 16, 2023 • 6 min read

Here's everything you need to know about Hawaii's national park sites, plus a new one in the works.

Jan 24, 2023 • 6 min read

Experience the very best of Hawaii with this guide to transportation on the islands.

Jan 9, 2023 • 5 min read

See the best of Hawaii on these incredible road-trip routes.

Dec 24, 2022 • 6 min read

Lei, garlands of flowers or leaves, are everywhere in Hawai'i. Here's our guide to their cultural significance and how to wear them.

Dec 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Experience what makes Hawaii unique with this guide to the top things to do on the islands.

Dec 7, 2022 • 6 min read

In the land of aloha, free attractions, activities and events abound if you know where to look. Here are our top free things to do in Hawaii.

Jun 22, 2022 • 9 min read

The land of Aloha is the home of wave riding. Come see the spots where it all began with this guide to the 8 best places for surfing in Hawaii.

Feb 7, 2022 • 7 min read

With sights and infrastructure that consider mobility, visual, and hearing needs, Hawaii has worked hard to be accessible to all travelers.

Dec 13, 2021 • 9 min read

Hawaii's most incredible waterfalls, volcanoes and starry skies: see the 20 best most stunning views here and now.

Dec 9, 2021 • 5 min read

Hawai‘i’s Big Island's dramatic terrain will surprise you and take you to extremes. Start with these 10 experiences.

Dec 7, 2021 • 5 min read

Turquoise seas, white-sand beaches, and palm trees: how do you decide between Hawaii and the Caribbean Islands?