Kealia Beach, a slice of tropical paradise on the Coconut Coast of Kauai! So inviting were the crystal clear, deep blue waters and light golden sands, tantalizing us from the Kuhio Highway on our way to Princeville, we just had to stop! Kealia Beach, a wide strip of about 1/2 a mile of sandy beach…
Have time on your Kauai vacation to explore the island and its many beautiful beaches? Anahola Beach on the northeast coast of Kauai is definitely worth a visit, if your intention is to find an off-the-tourist-radar Kauai beach, frequented mostly by locals. On weekdays, Anahola Beach is typically deserted, especially in the mornings, but still…
Kalapaki Beach, Kauai! A beautiful beach with finely powdered golden sands and calm clear blue waters! Situated close to Nawiliwili Harbor where most of the major cruise ships landing at Kauai dock and Lihue Airport, Kauai’s international airport, Kalapaki Beach is perfect for island hoppers, cruise ship visitors and people looking to kill some time…
No matter where you are staying, you’ll find pretty beaches in Kauai close to you! But which ones are the best for you to visit, especially on a short vacation to Kauai or if you’re island hopping and spending 1-3 days here? Depends on what you’re looking for! Natural beauty? Ke’e Beach and Haena Beach…
What we loved about Maui were its stunning beaches, and our kids just couldn’t get enough. Having visited Maui many times, we’ll guide you to the best beaches in Maui, ones that will be perfect for your needs, because each Maui beach offers something different! Need to keep your teenage kids busy during the vacation?…
Banzai Pipeline Hawaii! The very name invokes visions of daredevil stunts and heroics. Banzai Pipeline is the name given to an underwater reef surfbreak on Ehukai Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. In winter, from October to March, and typically peaking around end of December, the trade winds driven swells on the North Shore of Oahu…
Waimanalo Beach, Oahu! An incredibly stunning, white-sands beach with crystal clear, turquoise waters on the lush, windward side of the island. And despite its beauty, almost totally deserted when we visited on a weekday afternoon! We had stopped at Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach earlier on our vacation, loved the amazing white sands and clear…
Makalawena Beach, Big Island of Hawaii! Finely powdered, white sands. Turquoise blue ocean waters. Tall, swaying, coconut palm trees. Your typical amazing Hawaiian beach paradise! Late afternoon, and nary a soul in sight! Impossible in Hawaii, you say? Not at all, when we visited on a weekday afternoon, there was absolutely no one at this…
Hanauma Bay, Oahu! Crystal clear, turquoise waters. Finely powdered, golden sands. Tall, swaying coconut palm trees. Sheltered, crescent-shaped bay. Fringing, vibrant coral reefs. Abundant, protected marine life. A must visit destination a few miles from Honolulu, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was one of the first Oahu bucket list items that we crossed off! And Hanauma…
Shark’s Cove, North Shore of Oahu! Definitely one of the best snorkeling experiences we’ve had! What we loved about Shark’s Cove was the multiple options it provided for our larger group. Beginning snorkelers and younger kids had shallow tide pools teeming with colorful tropical reef fish to explore. Our teenage kids, more experienced snorkelers and…