Hawai’i is infamous for being a couples destination and we now know why! My boyfriend and I fell in love with its beautiful beaches, romantic atmosphere, kind locals, and luscious greenery. I’m definitely more of the planner in the relationship when it comes to travel so I had all the to-do’s, to-see’s, and to-eat’s all […]
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From Lelo and Stitch to grass skirt hula dancing, the “mainland” has romanticized Hawai’i from afar for ages. For a good reason, too. The culture of Hawai’i reflects the landscapes of the islands: beautiful, rich, and serene. Its culture began over a thousand years before settlers arrived around 300 AD. Due to the blend of […]
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Overview IT’S A CHALLENGE for Hawaiians to open up about cool places in Hawai’i because that’s essentially the opposite of how things are done here; you don’t give up the good spots to tourists and just lay out everything in the open. Hawai’i is one of those places where you have to take the time, […]
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At first glance, it doesn’t seem like you can visit Hawaii on a budget. Depending on where you’re coming from, flights can be crazy expensive, the resort hotels charge hundreds of dollars for a single night, and there’s so many fun activities to do – all I see are dollar signs piling up! But you […]
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On a clear day in Lanaʻi, you can see five of Hawaii’s other islands, but turn inland and you might forget you’re in Hawaii at all. Otherworldly Norfolk pines evoke the mood of the remote South Pacific islands from which they were imported. The vast, rolling red landscape is rippled with miniature buttes and plateaus […]
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Anyone who’s ever planned a Hawaii vacation — and has been challenged with choosing one (just one) island for a getaway — could probably benefit from a flowchart diagram that asks you a series of questions and, voila, reveals which Pacific paradise would be your personal favorite. You want world-class surfing, you say? Go to Oahu, particularly the North Shore, […]
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Hawaii is among one of the best destinations to go snorkeling thanks to the protected marine areas surrounding the islands. From its crystal-clear waters, its teeming sea life and the tropical, vacation-like weather to all the luxuries a Hawaiian vacation has to offer, there’s almost no place like it. Snorkeling in Maui offers some of the best opportunities […]
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Hawaii may be the land of beaches, but if you never drag yourself away from the sandy shores, you’ll miss one of the state’s best features: its hiking trails. Hiking in Hawaii provides a glimpse into the natural wilds of the islands, from trails that criss-cross stunning valleys and traverse ridgelines to those that drop […]
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With shores like Pipeline on Oahu and Jaws on the island of Maui, Hawaii’s treasured currents have been the training grounds for a series of surf champions over the years. With some more famous than others, here are the most internationally renowned Hawaiian surfers to ever catch those daring waves. Duke Kahanamoku Probably considered the […]
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While every beach’s sand will vary in color from white to buttery yellow to gold, some are deemed special with sands of black. Usually black sand beaches are found near volcanoes, and these magical glossy fragments are made up of lava when it touches the ocean waters. Here’s a look at six black sand beaches […]
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