The Hawaii Vacation Blog | Insider perspective from Hawaii Locals

First time to Hawaii? Here your Oahu must-dos.

Your first trip to Hawaii can be overwhelming. There is just so much to do and see here! There are mountains to climb, waterfalls to…

Our National Parks are treasures. They are places that offer us a chance to truly get away from it all, to learn about history, and…

We all know about Oahu’s must-do activities, like Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, and the Dole Plantation, just to name a few. But if you want…

Even if you are not an avid hiker, I think that most people who come to Hawaii will enjoy trying at least one hike. But…

Hiking in Hawaii can be great exercise and a unique way to see the islands’ beauty. But it can also be dangerous, especially on difficult…

I recently returned from another trip to the Big Island. But there is so much to do there that I am already planning to go…

Whether you had your dream wedding thirty years ago or eloped in a small ceremony two years ago, Hawaii is the perfect place to renew…

As promised, I’m back this week with another post about free things to do in Hawaii. I’ve been working my way around the Hawaiian islands,…

I’m so excited to share with you one of my favorite trails here on Oahu today. I hike the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail as often as…

It’s actually possible to find free things to do during your Hawaii vacation, even if you don’t want to sit on the beach your entire…

Last week, I wrote all about the best free things to do on Oahu. And when I went to the Big Island a few months…

A Hawaii packing list seems pretty straightforward. All you really need are some shorts and tops, a bathing suit, and a camera, right?! But there…